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Household Tips!!! Since I enjoy cleaning and doing household things I was wondering if anyone has any household tips (or tricks) that they would like to share that they find useful! A few that I do are: Line the very top of my kitchen cabinets w/newspaper so I never have to go up there and dust, just roll up the paper and replace it w/new. If you have left over salad place it in a ziplock bag and add a paper towel. It helps absorb the moisture so your lettuce does not turn brown so quickly. After you fold you sheets stick the fitted and top sheet inside the pillowcase, this way everything stays together. What are some of yours????:) |
I am trying to think of some of mine but heres one: You can get clothes unwrinkled by putting them in the dryer with a damp towel and a bounce sheet |
Oh I have another..... After you take a shower and the floor is still wet, sprinkle it w/a box of powdered dishwashing detergent and let sit over night. Rinse it off well and it should leave the floor of the shower white and new looking!!! |
Ok I have a really good one lol If your super lazy like me Pay someone else to clean your house... Someday I will be able to aford a cleaning person...wishful thinking |
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:DYour funny! My hubby actually tried to surprise me w/a cleaning lady, I was so upset that I fired her the same day!!!! Poor hubby - he did not know what to think!:eek: Kuddo's to him for atleast trying!!!! |
I want one really bad but wonder how the dogs will react |
Windex... it cleans EVERYTHING... LOL Oh to get out candle wax from a carpet, put a towel over the wax and iron it. The iron melts the wax and transfers it to the towel. |
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Thats a good one! If you have dried wax that you can not get out of a candle holder stick the holder in the freezer for about 30 minutes and then you can pop the wax right out! |
white vineagar in a bowl, takes away any smells you have in the house. i have it hidden in my rooms |
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Seriously................how much in a bowl? |
Thanks for starting this thread - especially for those of us who don't love to clean so much :rolleyes: -- although if I didn't have to work, cleaning wouldn't be so bad.:cool: I will be adopting a couple of your ideas -- love the newspapers on top of the cupboards. I used to put paper towels up there. Pillowcase idea is great! |
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Thanks, Im so happy to not have to look for matching pillow cases anymore!!!! |
Vinegar & water in a spray bottle,It's safe & i use it on everything now.Glass,Floor, bathroom I just keep on going. we put dryer sheet's in our draw's to keep Everything fresh. mix your favorite softener & some water in a spray bottle & you have you own freshener for the house "couches bed's rug's" |
i fill it 3/4 's to the top.. and it disintigrates |
fabric softner in a pot with hot water.. takes out the grime,, no hard scrubbing.. |
frozen peas.. great ice pack... |
window cleaner--tequila and windex This will make washing windows go a lot faster..... 1--pour tequila in a glass 2--squirt windex on the window and remove with a soft cloth. 3--drink tequila 4--repeat |
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hhahahha Wow you guys are great with all the tricks of the chores! I didn't know any of these, no wonder I work too hard cleaning.... |
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Very cute!!!! |
I use vinegar/water to clean pretty much every surface.. kitchen counter, stove top, spills on the floor, mirrors, the bottom of the bird cage, etc. Use paper towels on windows and mirrors instead of paper towels. Use a lint roller on lamp shades. Microfiber towels are great to use on your Swiffer. No waste. |
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I just thought of another one. I buy those stacks of cheap washcloths at Target to use around the house instead of paper towels. You get a huge stack for a few dollars and they come in pretty colors. They'll hold out at least a year. Mine are 15 months old right now and they're faded and ugly but still doing the trick. I use them for everything. Have y'all heard of ShMops? The best thing ever in the mop world IMO. It has a huge flat head and you use terrycloth covers. I have 7 covers so I'm never mopping with dirty water. I just fill my mop bucket, and throw all of the covers in. I put one on and mop with it until it isn't wet enough and then pull out another one. The dirt never touches your clean mop water. Then I wash them with any Target rags that are waiting to be washed. |
1 Attachment(s) Tried to edit but I couldn't add a picture. Here is the Sh-Mop and here is the link to it- The Flor Stor - Sh-Mop, hard surface mop (Shine Mop). I LOVE this thing! |
?? What is the easiest way to get soap scum off of glass shower doors??? |
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Have you tried vinegar? I've heard warm vinegar works well. Spray in on and let it sit for a bit. Don't let the smell keep you from trying it. The smell dissipates really fast. |
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I've seen some people complain about the smell (which smells better than Lysol, Windex, and other chemical cleaners) but it fades within a minute or two. |
Use lemon juice to clean brass and copper... just sprinkle salt on 1/2 a lemon then rub the metal with it and rinse... you can also remove tarnish from silver by making a paste of lemon juice and baking soda, apply it using a toothbrush let it dry then remove with a clean dry toothbrush and polish with a soft clean cloth.... |
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I have to confess I am using my Mrs. Meyer's to mop with now because I just love the smell and I don't really care for the smell of vinegar but you're right- the smell goes away super fast. Edit- I'm still using it for glass though. |
I use the Target washcloths too, they are super cheap. I never use paper towels anymore :) I also use vinegar to clean a lot of things, it doesn't bother my allergies at all. For fragrance I put some essential oils in a spray bottle with water or in a bowl, that works really well too. I also use lavender mixed with water to freshen my hair on days I don't want to wash it :) |
Candle Holders: To prevent the wax from melting and sticking to the inside of a votive candle holder, pour a bit of water in the holder, then place the candle on top. If you're reading this tip too late, and there's already wax stuck inside your candle holder, pop it in the freezer for an hour. The wax will chip right off. Chrome: To remove rust from chrome, wipe it with aluminum foil dipped in Coke. To polish chrome, use a crumbled up piece of aluminum foil and rub. Freshen Laundry Basket: Place a fabric softener sheet in the bottom of your laundry basket (remember to change it weekly.) You can also simply sprinkle some baking soda in the bottom of your basket and that will help absorb the odors as well. George Foreman Grills: After removing the cooked food from the grill, place a paper towel soaked in water on each of the 2 cooking surfaces. Unplug the appliance, allow it to sit for 5-30 minutes (while you eat), then use the paper towels to effortlessly wipe out the grease and food particles. Pet Urine on Carpet: First, blot up what you can with paper towels. Then, with warm, soapy water and a clean cloth, blot the area clean; rinse with clean water; blot until dry. Next, combine 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup water and dab it on stain; rinse with clean water; blot until dry. Once the area is totally dry (at least 24 hours), sprinkle entire carpet with baking soda or rug deodorizer; vacuum after a few hours. |
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