Last-Minute Cleaning Hacks for Passover

Removing Labels from New Dishes for Immersion

Soak the dishes in a sink full of water with dish soap, adding a few drops of hydrogen peroxide. Wait about half an hour, and behold, the labels peel off effortlessly without leaving traces on the dishes. 

Removing labels - sink full of water, dish soap, and hydrogen peroxide

Cleaning the Bathtub with Citrus

While this tip is very effective, be mindful of the principle of 'bal tashchit' (wastefulness) regarding fruits - use only those on the verge of spoilage. First, sprinkle table salt on the area you want to clean. Then, using half a grapefruit or lemon, scrub the surface with the fruit's flesh. Rinse with water and your surface will shine like new.

Removing Marker Stains from Furniture and Floors

 Cleaning Lego and Other Tiny Toys

 Kids will be kids, and it’s tough to keep them from playing during meals. It's likely you'll find crumbs and chametz in their toys. How to clean them? Place all the small toys into a fabric laundry bag, seal it tightly, and pop it in the washing machine or dishwasher. The results will amaze you. 

Cleaning Grease Residue from Kitchen Cabinets

Cooking steam and food-covered hands often transfer grease to kitchen cabinets - an issue all year round. Even if you generally clean the large surfaces, during Passover, focus on harder-to-reach spots. How? Mix a tablespoon of oil with two tablespoons of baking soda to create a paste. Apply it using a toothbrush to thoroughly clean those tricky areas. 

Brightening White Linens

White linens tend to yellow over time with repeated use. By washing them with a mixture of one cup of laundry detergent, one cup of dishwasher powder, half a cup of salt, and half a cup of bleach, you can restore their original color and eliminate all yellow stains. Try it and see the difference. 

Reviving Scratched Wooden Furniture

To revitalize wooden furniture, soak a cloth in a mixture of half a cup of vinegar and half a cup of olive oil, then gently wipe the furniture. 

Shining Stubborn Toilet Stains with Cola

If you've given up on stubborn toilet stains that resist commercial cleaning agents, try pouring in a large cup of cola (which contains a high concentration of citric acid). Wait an hour and flush. This trick can also be used for greasy pans, stubborn crumbs between floor crevices, removing oil stains from clothing, rust removal, and more. 

Cleaning Blinds with Vinegar

Think only bleach can clean blinds but can't stand its harsh smell? Try this tip: In a small bowl, mix half a cup of vinegar with half a cup of warm water. Dip a cloth or an old sock into the mixture, and there you have it, a perfect clean without suffocating on 'chemical' odors.