household cleaning tricks – 23 the best tips

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Creado: 14 Julio, 2016

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There's more to keeping a sparkling home than just a once-yearly spring clean, you know. But if the thought of trying to source a handful of sprucing tips makes you shudder, we are at your (domestic) service.

We've found some amazing ideas that will see you boasting about having the loveliest living room, most sanitary kitchen and the freshest feeling home for miles around. You won't even need to waste money on an expensive cleaner or specialist products!

1. First things first, allocate some regular hours each week to clean. A family rota might help!

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2. Soak paper towels in vinegar and wrap them around taps to get rid of limescale

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3. Put bath mats through the wash at least once a week

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4. Leave fresh soap in the bristles of your nail brush to kill bacteria

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5. Soak blocked shower heads in vinegar overnight to clear the jets

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6. Cook lemons and water on a high heat together, then watch all your microwave grime simply wipe away

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7. Clean a glass hob by sprinkling baking soda on top, lay a damp cloth on it and leave for 15 minutes before gently wiping

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8. Wash your pillows at least once a season to remove dead skin cells

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9. Freshen your mattress by sprinkling it with a favourite essential oil

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10. Vacuum all your curtains when you do your carpets and leave the windows open for a while to let some fresh air circulate

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11. Sprinkle any non-leather sofa with baking soda, leave for a few minutes, then vacuum to leave the fabric smelling fresher

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12. Use a lint roller on fabric lampshades to remove dust and fluff in one swipe

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13. Coffee filters make excellent anti-static grime removers for electronics, such as televisions

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14. Make sure a fire is totally cold and remove all ash, as it can cover everything in the room!

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15. Keep air vent covers clean and hygienic by running them through the dishwasher a couple of times a year

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16. Cover kitchen tongs with microfibre cloths for a perfect blind cleaning tool that can grab both sides of a slat in one go!

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17. Wait for a dry, sunny day and take all your rugs outside for a hard beating and a fresh airing. A thrifty tip is to use an old tennis racquet!

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18. Wax stains can be removed from anything (even carpet) if you cover them with greaseproof paper, heat with an iron and gently remove

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19. Don't neglect your study. Vacuum your keyboard every week to ensure it doesn't get clogged with grime

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20. Keep hot drinks as contained as possible to prevent spillages that will be difficult to clean. Prevention can be better than cure!

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21. Keep your hallway fresh as a daisy by sprinkling sweet-smelling foot powder into all your shoes once a week

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22. Keep an eye on any decking as it can quickly become slimy. A quick scrub with a mild detergent and a stiff-bristled brush will keep mildew at bay.=

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23. For washing machines that leave your clothes still smelling a little less than fresh, run a high heat cycle with a dose of white vinegar in the detergent drawer

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For more home maintenance tips, take a look at this Ideabook: The Slacker’s Guide To A Less Cluttered Home.

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