The time has come. It’s spring cleaning season. A time to give our homes a deep clean and rid it of things we no longer need for the new season.
Spring cleaning is a task that can seem intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. Not if you have the right cleaning hacks.
Knowing the right cleaning tips can help you get the job done faster and more efficiently. Before you know it your house will be clean and you’ll be enjoying the nice spring weather. But you have to get started first.
Here are 50 deep cleaning hacks just in time for spring:
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1) Clean Blinds With a Sock
Blinds can be tricky to clean. Make it easier by using a sock. Just place the sock over your hand and wipe them down.
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2) Easy Hardwood Floor Cleaner
Put the bucket away. It’s just a pain in the ass. Instead mix 1/2 cup vinegar, a tablespoon of Castile Soap, 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol, and two cups of warm water in a spray bottle. Spray your floors down, mop them up and let dry.
Make dusting your lampshades super easy. Just roll a lint roller over it. It will take all the dust up right away.
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Your screened windows can collect dust and grime. But wiping a paper towel over it will just making things worse. Instead, use your vacuum hose to suck up dust and dirt. You can also use a lint roller on it if the vacuum doesn’t get everything.
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Use a brush to clean your cabinets and get the dirt out from those crevices. Just dip it in some soap or one part vegetable oil and two parts baking soda. You can use a dish brush or toothbrush.
6) Placemats in the Fridge
This is a hack that will prevent you from having to do a deep clean. Place placemats from the dollar store inside your fridge. That way you won’t have to clean the whole fridge if there is a mess you can just take out the placemats and wipe them down.
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7) Get Ride of Urine Smells
The bathroom can get pretty stinky, especially if you have boys who can sometimes miss. Mix baking soda, fresh lemon juice, and vinegar together and use this to clean and disinfect your toilet and the area around it. It will get rid of the stink and any stains.
If you don’t clean out your air vents you’ll end up breathing in all that crap that gets stuck to it. Spray your vent down with some cleaner. Then wrap a butter knife around a rag and use it to clean in between the vent slats.
To get your garbage dispoal truly clean, you have to get up in there. Make sure it is turned off and use a grease-cutting cleaner to clean it out. Use a toothbrush to scrub under the splash guard so you don’t miss a spot.
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Glass stovetops can turn into a burnt and caked up mess. The best way to get that stuff of is to squirt dish soap onto the cooktop, spread it out then sprinkle baking soda on it. Pour some hydrogen peroxide on it and then scrub. Let the solution sit for three minutes before you wipe it off.
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Don’t toss out that stinky vacuum. You can unstink it! Just use the hose to attachment to vacuum up some Downy Unstoppables or ground cinnamon.
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The best way to get your baseboards clean is to wipe it down with a Magic Eraser. You can also use baby wipes. A Q-Tip can really get those corners clean.
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Here is an almost effortless way to clean your stove burners. Just place them in a Ziploc bag with ammonia for 12 hours. Then rinse them off.
Baking soda is the best way to make your stainless steel sink sparkle. Make a paste from baking soda and water and scrub your sink with it. Wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
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15) Full Shower Door Scrub
Are your shower doors looking grubby? Take a wet dryer sheet and scrub the door down with it. Wipe the soapy residue away with a wet cloth and go over it with Windex if you need to.
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The kitchen sink can be teeming with germs and bacteria. Clean it right with a cup of baking soda and two cups of vinegar. Pour the solution down your drain and let it sit for a few minutes before you flush it through with boiling water.
Clean the inside and outside of your refrigerator with baking soda. Use a damp cloth sprinkled with baking soda and scrub the interior and exterior. Then wash down with water and a little dishwashing soap.
Cleaning the oven can get tough if you have to really start scrubbing. Cover your oven in a mixture of 4 teaspoons of baking soda, 5 teaspoons of vinegar, and a few drops of dish soap. Let it sit for a few hours before you wipe it clean with a wet cloth.
19) Protect and Clean Electronic Screens
You have to be gentle when cleaning screens on your electronics. A coffee filter is just gentle enough for the job. Use it to dust, remove grime, and fingerprints.
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20) Remove Fabric Sofa Stains
Your fabric couch isn’t doomed if gets stained. Just squirt some Dawn dish soap on your stain and let it soak in for a few minutes. Wipe it clean with a wet cloth until the stain is removed.
21) Iron Up A Carpet Stain
Got a carpet stain? Spray it with one part vinegar and two parts water and toss a rag over it. Put your iron on the steam setting and iron the rag for 30 seconds until it disappears.
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22) Shower Curtain and Liner
Washing your shower curtain and liner doesn’t get easier than this. Toss it in the washing machine with some towels. Add a cup of baking soda along with your detergent and wash in warm water. Hang it to dry.
Your faucet is another place that has a lot of crevices that can get nasty over time. Dip a toothbrush in baking soda and water and scrub down your faucet. You’ll get it sparkling clean in no time.
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Your closets need to be cleaned too. Make sure to vacuum this area or mop it. It gets dirty from dust, dirt, hair, and grime from your shoes.
25) Lint Trap Super Clean
Removing the lint from your lint tray isn’t enough. You should really be vacuuming out the lint trap for safety. It will help prevent a fire.
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Window tracks are another place we forget about but could get real dirty. This area can be covered with dirt, grease, dead bugs, and even mold. Pour some baking soda over the tracks and then pour some vinegar on top of it. Let it stand and then scrub with a brush or rag.
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27) Shower Head Treatment
Your shower head can be covered with water stains and gun. Wrap a bag filled with vinegar around the shower head. Secure it with a rubber band and let it marinate for a few hours. Remove your bag and wipe it down.
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There are a lot of tiny places that crumbs and other junk can go on your keyboard. Use a clean makeup brush to dust the area and clear away crumbs. The brush is gentle enough to prevent damage.
29) Chalk Up Grease Stains
Use chalk to remove grease stains. The chalk powder will absorb the oil. You can use baking soda too.
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30) Natural Microwave Cleaner
Place some lemon peels in a bowl of water and place it in the microwave. Microwave the bowl for about a minute. The lemon and water will create a mist over the microwave that you can wipe down when it’s done.
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31) Blender Cleaning Smoothie
Cleaning your blender out can be difficult. The best way to get the job done is to fill it with water and some dish soap. Seal the blender and run it like you’re making a smoothie. Rinse it out with water when you’re done.
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32) Cleaning Metals With Toothpaste
Some say that toothpaste is a great way to clean metals. Just scrub and rinse like you would your teeth. Lots of people use this method on their jewelry.
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Brooms do the cleaning in our houses. That’s why it’s important to clean those brooms. Fill a bucket with warm water and dish soap and let your broom soak for a while. Pull off any gunk and let it dry.
35) Drip Dry Your Toilet Brush
Drip dry your toilet brush before putting it back. Place it in between the bowl and the seat until it comes dry. This will help keep it a little bit cleaner.
We sweat and cry all over our pillows. So, it’s important to clean them. They can easily be cleaned int he washing machine. Then toss them in the dryer with some tennis balls to keep them fluffy.
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Bar Keeper’s Friend is a great way to keep porcelain sinks stain and scratch-free. You can also pour some dish soap over the sink and then scrub it with baking soda and water. Use vinegar to remove yellow rings around the drain.
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If you want to clean your area rugs, you’ll need to make sure it’s a warm sunny day. Lay your rug flat on a patio, porch, or driveway. Vacuum it first then scrub it with some carpet shampoo and a brush. Hose it down and hang dry in the sun.
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Dog hair can be tough to remove. An easy way to get it up is with a rubber glove. Just dampen it slightly and run your glove over your furniture. It will pick up the hair right away.
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Did you burn pan? Is it now covered in caked on food? Pour baking soda over the mess and add a little water. Let it sit for an hour then wipe all that gunk off.
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41) Vinegar For Hard Water Stains
Got hard water spots? They don’t have to be hard to remove. Wipe them away with some vinegar.
42) Whiten Whites With Baking Soda
Want to get your whites whiter without using bleach? Pour a cup of baking soda into your next wash load. They will come out bright and clean.
43) Remove Surface Grease Stains
Here’s another hack for removing grease stains from a surface. Mix four parts of rubbing alcohol with one part salt and rub into your stain. Let the area dry on its own and vacuum up.
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44) Bread to Pick Up Glass
Don’t pick up broken glass with your hand. You might also leave some pieces behind if you try to sweep up the shards. Use a piece of bread to get all those little pieces up.
Need your clothes to dry faster? Place a dry towel or two in the dryer with your clothes. The towels will soak up all the moisture.
46) Clean Glass With Newspaper
Want a streak-free shine? Clean glass and mirrors in your house with some crumpled newspaper. It won’t leave behind any lint.
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Got paint stuck on your clothes? You can use a razor to remove it. Gently run the razor over the paint while being gentle enough so that you won’t ruin the fabric.
48) Deep Clean Cutting Board
Your cutting board can be super gross and filled with bacteria, even if it looks clean. Scrub it down with half a lime or lemon dipped in coarse salt. It will disinfect and get all the dirt out of the crevices of your cutting board.
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49) Cleanse Your Sink Drain
Clean down farther into your sink than you can reach. Toss some Alka-Seltzer tablets down the drain and pour some vinegar over it. Let it sit before you rinse clean with boiling water.
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Place an old pillowcase over your fan blades. Use the pillowcase to wipe down your fan blade. It will remove all the dust without launching it into the air.
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