“If your microwave has a turntable, wash that like any other dish every few days.”
I DIDN’T KNOW YOU COULD DO THAT.
“Get an air purifier.
“If your microwave has a turntable, wash that like any other dish every few days.” I DIDN’T KNOW YOU COULD DO THAT.
Having one will cut the amount of dust that falls in a room by 50-90%.
Less dust means things will appear to stay clean longer.”
“Use old newspapers to clean windows/mirrors.
Spray the glass, crumble up a sheet of newspaper into a ball, and wipe.
No paper towel residue.”
u/UrbanGimli
3.
“The best tip to make clean up quick is to clean often.
u/spiffywang
4.
“If your microwave has a turntable, wash that like any other dish every few days.”
“Full hands in, full hands out.
u/bravoitaliano
6.
“Always do your vacuuming last.
“Everything needs a place.
It is much easier to keep things tidy when you know where they go.
Regularly de-clutter, room by room.
Put some things in storage.”
u/BlackCaaaaat
8.
“Keep shower cleansing spray in the shower.
At the end of every shower, spray the walls and curtain.
This will prevent mold and prolong the life of your shower curtain.”
“Don’t overdo your cleaning agent.
Repeat for each blade.
Clean ceiling fan and it literally takes under a minute.”
u/deleted
11.
“I leave extra bags in the bottom of the bathroom garbage.
u/RazorbladeApple
12.
You’d be surprised what you’re able to accomplish in 15 minutes.”
“Does your microwave look horrible?
Fill a microwave-safe bowl halfway with water and lemon juice.
Run on high for 5-10 minutes.
Let the bowl cool a bit, then remove it.
The steam should loosen any caked-on grit.
Grab a sponge or cloth and wipe clean.”
“Scrub down your home’s banisters or handrails on the stairs.
Folks tend to forget this area, and it can be disgusting.”
u/personal_failure
15.
If you smoke inside, it will remove the buildup of grime.
If there’s a wine stain on your wall it will disappear.
u/vitaD
16.
Pull all the dust/grime into the sink.
Once you’re done wet wiping everything down, go over it all again with a dry rag.”
u/Offtopic_bear
18.
“Mix one part liquid fabric softener to nine parts water in a clean, empty spray bottle.
Saves you money on fabric spray.
Use it on curtains and soft furniture.”
u/jloper
20.
“On laundry day, do darks first, then colors/delicates, then whites.
That way residual bleach doesn’t become an issue with colorful clothing.”
“Rags are better than paper towels.
They let you dig into the grime more.”
u/pwnies
24.
“Keep a scouring sponge and a brush in the shower.
Use those moments to clean.”
“Stand on the sponge and move it around to clean the bottom of the tub while you shower.
You’ll have to kneel to get the sides of the tub though.
The next day, pick a wall and scrub it with the brush while you shower.
Keep the five-day rotation going.”
u/TBatWork
25.
“You carry a box and a bin through your entire house, one room at a time.
Any trash goes in the bin.
u/pooter63
26.
“My dog is a shed machine even though he is brushed often.
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