5-minute Simple Cleaning Hacks

Our grandparents’ generation had abundant knowledge about how to solve everyday problems easily, inexpensively and effectively, without running to the store. I think it’s a good idea to recall some old-fashioned hacks in such a way that they can easily be used in today’s world. It’s advice that is proven, timely, economical and environmentally friendly. Over the years I collected various clever solutions, useful hints, practical tips and helpful remedies, and will keep sharing them with you. Of course, I will be happy to know your favorite cleaning hacks as well, please share in comments! Enjoy!

That might sound weird, but believe me, toothpaste really removes the tarnish! Coat the silver with toothpaste, and then rub into a foam under warm water, then rinse well to remove the toothpaste.
A toothbrush can be used, but don’t brush to hard as toothpaste is mildly abrasive and could damage jewelry or antiques.

Clean with a damp cloth and then to bring up the stainless steel use some kitchen towel with a little baby oil. This will bring a nice shine to the appliances.

To help remove a deodorant stain from a normally washable dress or shirt dab the stain with white vinegar before washing in the normal manner.

Fill the mug or cup with water and a small amount of bleach. Leave to stand for a short while before washing and rinsing well. This should remove the staining, and certainly will with a little scrubbing.

Rust can be removed from knives by sticking the blade into an onion, and leaving it for some time. You may need to move the knife around a little to activate the onion juices.

To remove stains from the inside of a white microwave use a paste made of bicarbonate of soda and water. Use a cloth or sponge to apply, so as not to scratch the interior of the microwave. This paste should remove the stains.

To get your dishes extra sparkling and also smelling that bit nicer, when running the washing cycle, have half a cut lemon in the top rack of the dishwasher. This will add the cleaning and also enhance the smell.

With the computer and power turned off, clean the keys and between the keys where you can, using a cotton wool bud dipped in warm soapy water. Pat them dry with a tea towel or cloth.

Glass computer screens can be carefully cleaned using a damp paper towel with a small drop of washing up liquid on it applied to the screen.
Then wipe it clean with a second clean damp paper towel. Then carefully buff dry.

To remove the dust which is attracted onto television screens by the static of the screen use a damp paper towel with a drop of washing up liquid on it. Clean and dry with a second clean paper towel.