11 Smart Cleaning Hacks to Speed Up Your Routine

Attempting to remove the stain can cause irreversible damage. Scrubbing will help pull some of the red wine out, but actually negatively impacts the stain as it causes it to spread outward even more. And, if you’re applying too much pressure, you’re actually pushing more red wine down into the fabric. Instead, pour salt on the stain, leave it for a while, and then vacuum the cloth. Salt draws wine from the fabric and leaves no residue. However, this method will only work with fresh stains. For tough stains use baking soda. First soak the stained area with a little water, and then sprinkle some baking soda on it. Using your fingers, spread it out gently and let it rest overnight. Dip a cotton dab in white vinegar and use it scrub off the stain. And then, as with the salt method, use a vacuum cleaner to clean up little tidbits.

Not only children can stain clothes with a pen - this often happens with adults, for example, at work. Fortunately, removing ink stains is not at all difficult. Fresh ink stains are easier to remove before they dry and set into the fabric. Blot the excess of the stain gently, being careful not to rub it into the fibers. Apply rubbing alcohol, hairspray, or hand sanitizer to dilute the stain, making it easier to remove during the wash. After 15 minutes, blot the stain with a sponge. You may need to wipe your clothes several times before the ink finally disappears from the fabric. Then rinse your clothes with cold water and put them in the washing machine.

3. How to keep the fridge clean?
The fridge gets dirty quickly: spilled milk, stains from cans, crumbs, and adhering food debris. All this does not look very attractive, in addition, it is unhygienic. Therefore, you have to wash the refrigerator quite often, but after a couple of weeks the situation repeats. There is one simple life hack that will save you a lot of time: just put the fridge mats (or napkins made of rubber and silicone) on the shelves.

Do not panic if you notice scratches on your favorite dishes. Here is an absolute best way to fix your scratched dishes. It's quick, easy, and nothing works better at removing marks, scuffs, and scratches! Just mix 1 tbsp. of water and 2-3 tbsp. of baking soda. Stir until a liquid paste forms: it must be applied to the damaged mug or plate with a napkin, or simply with a finger. Rub the dishes to remove scratches, and then wipe them with a damp cloth.

If your pan is burnt, it is almost impossible for many people to clean the its bottom. It seems that sometimes the dishes can only be thrown away. But in fact, getting rid of a burnt bottom is not so difficult. Fill your scorched pot with water. Cut the lemons in quarters and drop them into the water. Bring the water to a boil. Let the lemons boil for three to five minutes. Turn off the heat. Use your wooden spoon or spatula to scrape the burnt food residue from the bottom of the pot. Wash your pot as you normally would.

On the windows and mirrors, any dirt becomes especially noticeable, and after frequent washing stains remain and cannot be removed. Fortunately, there is a way to quickly put mirrors and glasses in order. You will need very strong tea: approximately 3 tea bags per 100 ml of water. Leave it for an hour to let it cool completely. Then pour tea into the spray bottle and apply it to the surface to be cleaned. Dry the liquid with a newspaper - there will be no stains.

Do you use the oven often? And how long does it take you to wipe off the oil and fat remaining after cooking? Surely a lot. But in fact there is a way to make the oven and burners perfectly clean with a minimum effort. Use ammonia to remove burnt on grease on the bottom of your pans. Fill a plastic bag with a cup of ammonia. Place pan with burnt grease into bag and let soak overnight outside. Remove pan and rinse or light scrub pan with warm, soapy water.