“I can eat and relax the rest of the night and the rest of the weekend!
It’s been a game-changer for me and has really improved my mental health.”
You will never have a stinky dishwasher after that."
If it can wash the glass on my car, why not the glass on my house?
It only takes a few minutes, and clean windows make a big difference!"
Susan, 42, California
3.
“Whenever I walk by the sink, I wash at least five dishes.
It keeps things moving without taking a ton of effort.
Then, when I vacuum again, my house smells amazing!”
zara_black
5.
“I keep a squeegee in our glass shower.
“I live in a two-story.
It keeps things from accumulating downstairs and doesn’t take extra time running up and down the stairs.”
Anonymous
7.
“Have categories for jobs.
Daily jobs would be like wiping kitchen worktops, making beds, emptying and reloading the dishwasher, etc.
Monthly jobs would include cleaning the fridge, windows, dishwasher, and washing machine.
Doing so is also a kindness to your future self.
“Using ZEP toilet bowl cleaner to clean hard water stains on glass shower doors.
I didn’t have to let it sit!
85% of the stains came off with a first swipe!
The rest wiped off after a few minutes.
It was completely effortless.”
“I bought an entry-level Roomba on sale and have it sweep our hardwood floors daily.
It keeps the floors pretty clean in between moppings.”
“The bleach cleaner, Comet, is yourbest friend.
It costs $0.99, and it cleans everything in your bathroom!
Be careful with tubs, though, because Comet can scratch fiberglass.
But if you’re careful, it will leave your tub looking gorgeous.
I grew up using it and will use it FOREVER!”
elissad3
11.
It saves me a big headache with hard water marks.
Just be sure to change the hand towel frequently.”
“If you have a two-story home, put a full set of cleaning supplies on each floor.
I even have a very cheap vacuum designated for upstairs.
And don’t feel like you have to clean your entire space at once!
I can never find the time or energy to do a huge, long clean.
Cleaning in small chunks works for my schedule and mood, and the cleaning still gets done.”
lbburgess
13.
“If you use the tub, rinse down the sides after the water drains.
It helps stave off a soap scum ring for longer.
My kids are still learning this skill (far too slowly for my sensibilities).”
That phrase has been so helpful in preventing clutter that I know will stress me out.
lobster_lemon_lime
15.
“Technically, this isn’t a hack for cleaning, but for yard work.
My husband does it, too, and we no longer have major weed issues during the summer.
“Cheap men’s shaving cream from a can will get almost anything out of a carpet.
Just don’t get the blue stuff you need the white foaming stuff.
IT WORKS MIRACLES on a budget.”
I set the mood, turn on some music, and just start cleaning.
It’s been a game-changer for me and has really improved my mental health.”
Yesenia, 37, Florida
