Use a Vinegar and Water Rinse
Here’s a tip that three pros swear by.
Remove the head and let them soak in a bowl or bucket overnight.
Showerhead won’t come off?
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Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and attach it securely to the showerhead with several rubber bands.
Remove the next morning and turn on the water to rinse away the dissolved minerals.
Dusters filled with grit can leave scratches on surfaces.
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Clean supplies after every use so they are ready to go when you are.
“This will help you avoid a nasty fall and a hairy dust bunny,” Cohoon says.
Mix equal parts of white vinegar and baking soda to create a foaming solution.
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Apply thishomemade bathroom cleanerto surfaces like sinks, faucets, and tiles to remove grime and stains.
Always scrub gently and rinse thoroughly, she suggests.
“Make a shower squeegee your new BFF,” Cohoon says.
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Opening bathroom windows is one way to help completely dry out the shower curtain.
The high temperature of the steam helps break down and dissolve buildup.
Then, add equal parts of vinegar.
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This hack works wonders on all household drains, including shower and tub drains.
Use it as a natural scrubber to clean faucets, showerheads, and other metal fixtures.
The citric acid helps break down mineral deposits, Rodriguez shares.
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Vinegar and baking soda used every few days are effective in keeping stains at bay.
Or, make a borax paste with water to tackle tough discoloration.
\Wet a dryer sheet and use it to scrub away soap scum on glass shower doors and tiles.
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The fabric softener on the sheet helps to loosen and remove the scum easily.
It is theperfect tool for cleaningtight spaces like shower door tracks or those tiny spaces behind sink faucets.
Or, if you have a drawer full of takeout chopsticks, put them to good use.
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Wrap a microfiber cloth around a chopstick to clean small fixtures and crevices that can be tricky to reach.
Drop these into the toilet bowl, let them fizz, then scrub and flush for a fresh clean.
Wet a cotton pad or ball with rubbing alcohol, and go over the sticky surfaces.
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Allow it to work for a few minutes.
If the surface still isn’t clean, mix one tablespoon ofbaking sodawith one teaspoon of water.
Apply the paste to the sticky areas with a soft cloth, and scrub lightly.
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Wipe away the residue with a damp cloth and then dry with a soft cloth.
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“Invest in microfiber cloths for cleaning,” Rodriguez recommends.
As an added tip, color-code the cloths with different colors for kitchen and bathroom cleaning.
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Put several drops of food coloring in the tank of the toilet.
This will help you pinpoint where the leak is happening.
This can help prevent fogging during hot showers, advises Rodriquez.
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After cleaning your toilet, spray it with hydrogen peroxide to disinfect it.
Washing them regularly will help.
Most can be placed on the top rack of thedishwasherfor easy cleaning.
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For quicker drying, squeeze out the water and place the toys in a mesh laundry bag.
Hang the bag from the faucet or shower head to allow the toys to drip dry.
DIY Grout Cleaner
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Rodriguez shares how to make ahomemade grout cleaner.
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Create a paste using baking soda and water, then apply it to grout lines.
Scrub with an old toothbrush and rinse for cleaner grout.
Customize Your Air Freshener
Make a customized air freshener with just distilled white vinegar and essential oils.
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Use a small funnel to fill the bottle with undiluted distilled white vinegar.
Add a few drops of essential oils to the undiluted vinegar.
Choose your favorite scent like citrus, lavender, or woodsy notes.
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Or, you cancreate scented vinegarwith herbs, citrus peels, or flower petals.
Pumice is a naturally occurring volcanic rock and is available in powder or solid form.
Pumice sticks or stones can be used to scrub away rust, limescale, and hard water stains.
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For the best results, drop the water level in the toilet.
And, always wet the stained surface with water and keep the area wet while using the abrasive.
Spray it on, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub and rinse.
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Just run a pen over the grout lines in your kitchen or bathroom tile and let it set overnight.
Dust Before You Clean
Bathrooms get dusty.
Use a duster to capture dust on countertops, window sills, and toilet tanks before you clean them.
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There’s no need to push that dust around as you clean.
Try a Tipsy Toilet
No toilet bowl cleaner?
Check the liquor cabinet for a cheap bottle of vodka and use it to clean the toilet.
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Pour 1/2 cup vodka into the toilet bowl and scrub well.
It works great for whitening up the toilet bowl naturally, Rapinchuk shares.
Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom before you add a new page to help keep the trash can fresh.
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Be sure to keep the foil and chrome very wet while you are cleaning.
After cleaning, rinse the chrome well with warm water and buff dry with a soft cloth.
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