Life Hack: Three Tips and Tricks to Make Housecleaning Easier - Irish Examiner

Cleaning your home can often be the last thing you want to do. A foolproof trick to removing dirt in a jiffy makes cleaning not only easier, but more enjoyable. From sparkling showers to dust-free blinds, here are some homework tips and tricks.

Are the water stains on the shower door difficult to remove? Instead of bothering when it's too much, try to have a handy tool in your bathroom to keep the chore under control. Many stores carry refillable scouring pads and scouring pads from brands like Dishmatic, kitchen gadgets that allow you to attach a sponge to one end of the handle and pour dish soap into the handle itself. It's designed for washing up in the kitchen sink, but it's also an invaluable item for shower storage. Fill half the handle with your favorite washing-up liquid and the other half with white vinegar (but omit the vinegar if you have grout or marble in the shower). Dish soap cuts through soap scum in the shower, while vinegar works wonders on glass doors. Keep in the shower and use to clean surfaces after washing, or use to while away the time while you perform a deep hair treatment. Simply rinse off with shower water and marvel at the sparkling shower that remains. It only takes a minute but eliminates the need for regular deep cleaning.

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There are many devices that you can buy to quickly clean your blinds, especially if they are horizontal or vertical blinds that can easily collect dust. Save your money, though, and look in your sock drawer. Reach into a sock (make sure it's dampened with water or your choice of cleaning solution) and hold the fins in place. Wipe your hand clean while vacuuming up dust. Some devices look like tweezers with microfiber ends. You can also mimic this with your kitchen utensils. Wrap the ends of the kitchen tongs in clothing (microfiber is best, but any will do) and attach to the blind and slide down to catch dust. It's a good alternative to the sock method if you're having trouble with support.

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It may seem obvious, but there are many dusty areas in your home that can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. The top of your kitchen cabinets? take the emptiness Would you like to freshen up your mattress? Sprinkle some baking soda on it and vacuum it after an hour. It also works on sofas, armchairs and cushions. With its brush you can dust books, lampshades and more.

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