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Keeping a home neat and clean requires time and effort.
If your home could use tidying, you’re in the right place.
We put together the 50 bestcleaning tipsto keep your home fresh and tidy.
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Your room will look tidier immediately and be easier to deep clean.
Use a bucket orcleaning caddyto keep everything handy.
A dirty mop does not absorb dirt well and leaves residue on the floor.
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A vacuum that is filled with dust can’t clean well.
No need to backtrack and have to reclean a freshly cleaned area.
You’ll be amazed at how much cleaner your carpet looks and smells.
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And, removing all of the dirt helps the carpet last longer.
He notes that vinegar or other acids can etch natural stone and marble, in particular.
Marcus shared his foolproof recipe for a homemade stone cleaner.
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Dilute one part dish soap in 10 parts of water.
To add a cleaning boost, you’re able to include bleach as well.
Clean off stone surfaces using this solution, and be sure to keep the water clean.
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Remove all of the throw pillows and cushions and use your vacuum tools to clean every surface and crevice.
The upholstery brush does a great job of loosening dust so it can be suctioned away.
Use your vacuum upholstery attachment to easily trap dust.
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Start at the top of the window and work your way down.
Removing loose surface soil will make deeper cleaning easier.
Remove them promptly and rehang them immediately so they don’t become wrinkled.
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Place the ball over the scuff mark and apply some gentle pressure to buff away the mark.
Add a small drizzle of dish detergent to the vinegar and water to make a worthwhile window cleaner.
Finally, use a lint-free microfiber cloth to dry the glass.
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Start by vacuuming a pets bed before washing it.
For pleated shades, use a disposable microstatic duster or a new paintbrush to lift away the dust.
Remove dust and grime from cool bulbs with a microfiber cloth.
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The exception aresolid-foam pillowsthat must be spot-cleaned only because they cannot withstand the agitation action in the washer.
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Use thepower of steamto kill dust mites andfreshen your mattress.
Choose a sunny, breezy day for cleaning so the mattress will be dry by bedtime.
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Removing dust from the blades can quiet a fan and provide better ventilation in the bathroom.
verify to take apart all the water bottles parts (caps, bite valves, etc.)
and check that it is dishwasher safe.
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The top rack is always best for smaller parts.
Use the best lint-free tools and never spray any pop in of liquid directly on the screen.
The same technique can be used for handheld and stationary heads.
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The more quickly youremove it, the easier the job.
And, switch to body wash to reduce soap scum.
Use your vacuum toclean the dryer vent systemat least once per year.
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Your laundry will be cleaner and smell fresher.
Take the time toclean your electric or stovetop tea kettleregularly.
Freshenbathroom and kitchen drainsoften to keep orders away.
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This is one of the easiest cleaning tasks, just add some dishwasher tablets and push a button.
The disinfecting cleaner does not work effectively unless the surface is clean.
Most can bewashed in warm wateron the permanent press cycle.
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Use a good, heavy-duty detergent likeTide or Persilto remove body soil andsoap scum build-up.
Do it frequently because steam cleaning produces the best results if the oven is only slightly dirty.
Be sure to use new containers to avoid mishaps from residual products and label every container.
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Take the time toclean all areas of the disposal safelyfor a great-smelling drain.
Shine Stainless Steel
Stainless steel appliances are durable and attractive until they develop streaks and smudges.
Just some dish soap and a microfiber cloth canbring back their shine.
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It does, however, tarnish when exposed to salts, acids, and oxygen.
Get it out of storage,clean it well, and learn how to keep tarnish under check.
Use your vacuum to suction it away and thenclean the rattancarefully to prevent breakage.
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The tannins in the tea will cut through the build-up without damaging the wood.
A small mesh laundry bag with large holes in the mesh is perfect to capture the little items.
Use hydrogen peroxide or distilled white vinegar tosanitize the surface.
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The unsightly stains contain oils that make coffee taste bitter.
Use the gentle abrasive action of baking soda toremove the stains.
Use a disposable microfiber duster regularly to remove dust.
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Find one with an extendable handle so you don’t have to bend to work!
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