Keeping a home neat and clean requires time and effort. The clutter, dust, and dirt that make their way into our homes seem to form a never-ending cycle of cleaning.
If your home could use tidying, you’re in the right place. Here are the 10 best cleaning tips to keep your home fresh and tidy.
1. Vacuum your dryer vent
Once a year, pull your dryer away from the wall and disconnect the vent. Using the hose of your vacuum cleaner, reach into the vent as far as you possibly can and vacuum.
2. Deep-clean your mattress
Your bed needs a proper cleaning every few months to get rid of dust and dead skin cells, sweat and oils from your body. Remove and wash your sheets as usual. To clean your mattress, use a garment steamer and go over the top, sides and box spring thoroughly to kill any dust mites that may be hiding near the surface. Then use your vacuum’s upholstery tool and go over your mattress again. (This will remove the dust mites steaming has killed.) Remove any stains with a carpet and upholstery cleaner without over-wetting the mattress.
3. Update your gutters
It’s best to call in a professional when it’s time to clean your gutters, but you can avoid having to make that call too often by having gutter covers installed that allow water to flow into the gutters while keeping leaves and other large debris out.
4. Remove stains from car seats
It may be hard (or downright impossible if you have kids), but implementing a no-eating-in-the-car rule is the best way to keep car seats free of stains.
5. Clean your washing machine
To clean your washing machine, add 2 cups of white vinegar to the drum and run it through a complete cycle on the hottest setting. Then run another cycle with 2 cups of baking soda on the hottest setting.
6. Clean your dishwasher
To clean your dishwasher, remove any food debris from the bottom of the dishwasher and wipe down the interior with a damp cloth. Then place a cup of white vinegar on the top rack of the dishwasher and run it through a complete cycle on the hottest setting.
7. Clean your oven
To clean your oven, mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Spread this paste all over the inside of your oven (avoiding heating elements) and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Then use a damp sponge or cloth to wipe away as much of the paste as possible before rinsing with water.
8. Clean your refrigerator
To clean your refrigerator, remove all food items and wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth or sponge. Then mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with enough water to make a paste and use this paste to scrub away any stubborn stains or spills.
9. Clean your microwave
To clean your microwave, mix 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup of white vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then let it sit for another 5 minutes before opening the door and wiping down all surfaces with a damp cloth or sponge.
10. Clean your garbage disposal
To clean your garbage disposal, mix ice cubes, salt, and lemon peels to sharpen the blades, remove odors, and sanitize the unit
These are some of the best cleaning tips for every room in your home. I hope they help you keep your house sparkling clean. 😊