7 Spring Cleaning Tips & Solutions

Blossom Lady

Mar 31, 2021 12:57 AM

When it comes to cleaning, we can use all the help we can get. Especially for those often neglected areas of the house. Moreover, spring is here, which means you have no excuses: It's officially time to clean your entire house (say, spring cleaning?).

A good cleaning hack can make housekeeping a breeze. So, to help lighten your housework load, today I’ve rounded up 7 helpful cleaning hacks for each part of your house. So if you don't know where to start, work your way through these tried-and-tested cleaning tips. These hacks cover a variety of areas around the house. If house-cleaning seems to be a task which is no less than a nightmare for you — just change your mindset, and opt for these simple yet effective tips. I am sure you would be able to make your abode the cleanest, and coziest place to live in!!

Eliminate upholstery stains with shaving cream.

There's no need to hire an expensive professional to get those stains out of your upholstery.
Rub a little shaving cream (not gel) into the stain, let it sit for 30 minutes on more stubborn stains, and then blot to dry. However, this should be done on a small and inconspicuous area of your furniture first to make sure it doesn't affect the upholstery's color.

Freshen up your mattress with baking soda.

With any luck, by the time you reach adulthood, you're washing your pillows and pillowcases on a semi-regular basis. However, most of us don't do much in the way of cleaning our mattresses. But there's an easy way to limit the bacterial contamination and allergy-provoking dust on your bed. Vacuum your mattress and apply a sprinkling of baking soda to it. Leave to sit for a few hours to soak up any odors, then vacuum again, do this at least once a month.

Make sneakers bright again.

Get your white tennis shoes to their just-out-of-the-box state by handwashing with a mild soap and water, then clean rubber soles and sides with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Fluff feather pillows.

Yep, feather pillows can get washed and dried in the machine. Load two pillows at a time for balance and use only a small amount of detergent. Wash them on a delicate cycle with an extra rinse, then tumble dry on low with several clean tennis balls to poof them back up.

Clean out candleholders.

Save a pretty container when the candle's spent by rinsing it with steaming hot water and scooping out the wax residue inside with a paper towel.

De-funk hairbrushes and combs.

Combat build-up from hair products with a sudsy solution of a few drops of dish soap or gentle shampoo mixed with warm water.

Remove build-up in your humidifier.

Think about it: The water that makes your humidifier run smoothly is also breeding ground for mold and microbes. To clean, pour two cups of undiluted white vinegar into the water tank and swish it around until wet. Place the vinegar-filled tank on the base and allow it to drain into the reservoir for 15 - 20 minutes. Empty it and use a small brush to scrub crevices, removing remaining build-up.

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