10 Tricks to Make Life Easier and Keep Your Home Sparkling

Cleaning the house can feel like a tiresome and endless chore, but with a few smart tricks, it can become much simpler. Instead of spending hours scrubbing, use easy and effective methods that save you precious time and unnecessary effort. Here are 10 brilliant tips and tricks for a shiny home.

Homemade Limescale Remover

Limescale in the sink, kettle, or shower? Instead of buying toxic and expensive products, mix half a cup of white vinegar with juice from half a squeezed lemon and half a cup of warm water, and scrub the desired area with a sponge. The acid will break down the limescale, and the lemon will leave a fresh scent..

Baking Soda

Baking soda is a wonder material that can clean almost anything. Burnt pot? Sprinkle baking soda, add boiling water and wait half an hour. Bad odor in the fridge? Place a small bowl with baking soda inside. Stains on the sofa? Mix baking soda with a little water, gently scrub and let it dry.

Clean the Microwave in 5 Minutes

Dirt stuck in the microwave? Instead of scrubbing, put a bowl of water with lemon slices and run for about 2 minutes until steaming (depends on microwave strength). Leave the door closed for another 2 minutes to let the steam dissolve the grime. Then, wipe with a damp cloth.

Streak-Free Window Cleaning

Tired of streaks on windows? Instead of wipes or paper towels, use an old newspaper ball (yes, like in the past) to wipe the windows after cleaning. The newspaper ink prevents streaks and leaves the windows shiny.

Natural Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning

Got a stain on the carpet or sofa upholstery? Sprinkle baking soda on the stain, wait 10 minutes, and vacuum it up. For more stubborn stains, mix vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio, drip a little on the stain and wipe with a dry cloth.

Easy Cutting Board Cleaning

The cutting board is full of stains and unpleasant odors? Sprinkle coarse salt on the board and scrub with half a lemon. This will clean and disinfect it naturally.

Shiny Faucets with Toothpaste

Faucets covered in limescale? Instead of artificial cleaners, apply a small amount of toothpaste on a dry cloth, gently scrub, and voilà - the faucets shine like new.

Quick Oven Cleaning

Grease burned onto oven walls? Mix a tablespoon of baking soda, 2 tablespoons of dish soap, and a little water, apply to the dirt and leave for half an hour. Then, wipe with a damp cloth and the grease will come off easily.

Pleasant and Natural Laundry Scent

Want fresher laundry? Add a quarter cup of white vinegar to the fabric softener compartment – it will soften the clothes and clean the machine. You can add a few drops of lavender or lemon essential oil for an especially refreshing scent.

Easier Sweeping – with Fabric Softener

Want to sweep easily without dust scattering everywhere? Dip the broom in water with a few drops of fabric softener, shake it well, and start sweeping. The dust will stick to the bristles instead of flying into the air. Though this trick is popular online, it's recommended to use a silicone broom where all the dust miraculously sticks, making sweeping much easier and more efficient.

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