Love the feel of a newly cleaned home and wonder exactly how they do it?
Meet the Expert
Stephen Sextonis the owner of Austin-based cleaning company, Cleanistry.
Never underestimate the power and versatility ofBar Keepers Friend.
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“Bar Keepers Friend is your next best friend,” Sexton says. "
It works like magic."
Want more cleaning and organizing tips?
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Tackle Furniture Stains With Dish Soap
Pet stains, food stains, and more: beware.
“This can tackle most stained fabrics, not just couches and carpets.
Linen stains, clothing stains, you name it.”
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“Never underestimate the power of a toothbrush to scrub grout,” he says.
you’re free to also use a toothbrush with non-whitening toothpaste.
How simple is that?
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Clear up unwanted stains and dirt in an afternoon with items you most likely already have around the house.
Cleaning Vinegar Goes Above-and-Beyond
Another overlookedcleaning hack?Cleaning vinegar.
Wondering how to clean your floors?
“Cleaning vinegar and warm water will clean most non-porous floors better than chemicals,” Sexton says.
Got a dirty air fryer?
Cleaning vinegar is the answer.
It also works wonderfully on stainless steel.
And if you have pets, vinegar is your friend.
“you could buy cheaper versions of the name brand at most stores,” Sexton says.
“Of all of its many uses, it is excellent for removing marks and stains from countertops.”
Have a stained laminate countertop or a dirty sink?
Erase it with ease.
Goodbye to grimy surfaces once and for all.
It also has a lovely almond smell to it.
Spray onto a towel and wipe down surfaces.
