7 Simple Ways To Keep Your House Sparkling Clean Every Day

by N/A, 10 years ago | 1 min read

If you're looking for quick ways to save money on house cleaning, look no further. Keep your wallet full and your house spotless with these 7 simple methods.

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1. Use baking soda and lemon to scrub your tub and sink.

Baking soda works as an effective scrubbing agent, and lemon can be used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent. Together, they're a cheap, effective, and safe way to keep your sinks and tubs clean.

2. Hard water stains can easily be cleaned using vinegar.

Hard water can leave unsightly mineral deposits on your faucets, dish ware, and appliances. Use a sponge or rag dipped in vinegar, scrub, and your things will get their shine back.

3. Use vinegar to get rid of old food smells.

If old food smells are still hanging around the house, put some vinegar in a pot and let it simmer on the stove for a few minutes. The vinegar will absorb the smells of food and grease, and leave your home with a fresher scent.

4. Use toothpicks to clean nooks and crevices in your appliances.

Small crevices in your appliances can hold gunk and crumbs that can attract insects and cause smells. Be sure to clean the small spaces in your appliances regularly to keep the kitchen clean.

5. Use vegetable oil and baking soda to clean your kitchen cabinets.

Combine 1 part vegetable oil with 2 parts baking soda and stir with a spoon. Use a toothbrush to scrub your cabinets and they'll look like new in no time.

6. Use your oven and some citrus to kill fruit flies.

To kill the fruit flies plaguing your kitchen, simply choose a few food items that fruit flies enjoy–such as citrus, wine, or milk–and place them over tin foil on your oven rack. Leave the door open and wait overnight. In the morning, close the door and turn on the oven for a few minutes and your fruit fly problems will be over. Don't forget to clean the oven after.

7. Save money by cleaning your grout with baking soda and a tooth brush.

Baking soda is magic when it comes to scrubbing, and will even get tough-to-clean grout looking fantastic. Works on floor tile, kitchen countertops, or your shower grout.