For Eliana Coca, founder of E.C.
House Cleaning, the vent hood is one of her least favorite spots to clean at home.
Her DIY mixturea vinegar and baking soda pastehelps blast through grime faster.
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“Apply the paste to scrub the hood, then rinse with warm water,” Coca says.
“Its a simple, eco-friendly solution that works wonders.”
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She has two tips to prevent this decorative trim from becoming a painful chore.
Additionally, she suggestsusing a Magic Eraser, as it works wonders on grimy baseboards.
“Just dampen it slightly and wipe away those unsightly marks effortlessly,” Krueger says.
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“It tends to harbor mold in damp environments,” Coca says.
Unfortunately, sometimes using a large pad or brush doesn’t get into all the crevices.
Her trick is dipping a toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide and water.
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“This gently removes stains without harsh chemicals and helps keep bathrooms looking fresh,” she says.
Blast Some Tunes
Coca mentions that she turns to upbeat music and podcasts to keep her motivated.
Fan Blades
Baseboards aren’t the only spaces that are forgotten because they’re out of sight.
Fan blades also accumulate dust and dirt over time, and go forgotten for long stretches of time.
Her biggest piece of advice is having the right tools on hand.
“Sometimes it’s worth the extra expense for a specific tool to make your life easier.”
As a professional, she has some tricks for making it more bearable.
“I tend to wear a mask when I clean high shelves and ledges now,” she adds.
This stops her from breathing in dust and nasty particles when reaching high above her head.
It’s another area she says that requires a deeper clean which makes it even more annoying to tackle.
Her first method for taking on the oven is a good soak and scrape.
