Welcome to Jensen's DIY! Ready to make your entire home cleaner than ever? Here are 41 tips to help you achieve just that. Let’s dive in!
Vinegar for Faucets: Soak paper towels in vinegar and place them on faucets to eliminate buildup. Follow up with a vinegar-soaked towel to shine faucets and fixtures.
Lemon and Salt for Rust: Use a lemon dipped in salt to tackle rust stains in your sink. The acid does most of the work, making it an easy and effective solution.
Microwave Cleaning: Microwave a bowl of lemons and water to loosen gunk, making it easy to wipe away.
Stove Burners: For grimy stove burners, place them in a zip lock bag with a small amount of ammonia overnight. Ammonia is smelly but effective.
Electric Stove Burners: If you have electric burners, clean them with dish soap and water. For tough spots, use a baking soda paste.
Glass Cooktop: Sprinkle baking soda on the cooktop and let it soak with a damp towel for 15 minutes. Then, scrub with the baking soda paste and dry with a cloth for a sparkling finish.
Oven Glass: Use a melamine sponge, like a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, to make your oven glass sparkle.
Alternate between wet and dry sponges for best results.
Greasy Dust: To clean the greasy dust buildup, use a few drops of mineral oil on a paper towel. This will easily remove the gunk and make future cleaning easier.
Shower Curtains and Liners: If moldy, replace or bleach them thoroughly.
Most are machine washable.
Towels and Bath Mats: Wash towels every three uses and bath mats regularly on a disinfecting cycle.
Mildew Removal: Soak cotton coil in bleach and let it sit on bathtub mildew overnight. Use a Q-tip to press it into the mold without getting bleach on your fingers.
Shower Door Tracks: Spray bleach on shower door tracks to clean them. Follow basic safety precautions when using bleach.
Shower Head: Detach the shower head and soak it in vinegar overnight to descale and unclog jets.
Water Stains: Use an acidic cleaner for water stains on shower glass. For minor stains, any glass cleaner will do.
Fabric Couches: Sprinkle baking soda on fabric couches to remove odors. Clean stains with a solution of dish soap, white vinegar, warm water, and baking soda.
Lampshades
: Quickly dust lampshades with a lint roller for a frustration-free clean.
Area Rugs: Wash rugs in the driveway. After vacuuming, hose them down, apply laundry detergent, scrub, and let them dry in the sun.
Pillows: Wash pillows regularly. Always wash two at a time to balance the load and ensure a thorough clean.
Mattress: Sprinkle baking soda on the mattress, let it sit, then vacuum it up to freshen and deodorize.
TV Screens: Use a coffee filter to dust TV screens for a lint-free clean.
Electronics: Wipe down electronics with a microfiber cloth and use compressed air to remove dust from crevices.
Mirrors: Clean mirrors with a vinegar and water solution for a streak-free shine.
Dusting: Use a microfiber cloth for dusting furniture and surfaces to trap dust effectively.
Windows: Clean windows with a mixture of vinegar and water for a clear view.
Blinds: Dust blinds with a sock dipped in a vinegar and water solution.
Ceiling Fans: Use a pillowcase to dust ceiling fan blades, capturing dust inside the case.
Baseboards: Clean baseboards with a dryer sheet to repel dust.
Floors: Sweep and mop floors regularly. Use a steam mop for a deeper clean.
Air Vents: Vacuum air vents to remove dust and improve air quality.
Door Handles: Disinfect door handles regularly to reduce germs.
Light Fixtures: Wipe down light fixtures and bulbs to remove dust and grime.
Trash Cans: Clean trash cans with a disinfecting solution to prevent odors.
Laundry: Sort laundry by color and fabric type for optimal cleaning.
Closet Organization: Regularly declutter and organize closets to keep them tidy.
Carpets: Use a carpet cleaner or hire a professional service for deep cleaning.
Pet Areas: Clean pet areas frequently to reduce odors and hair buildup.
Fridge: Clean the fridge regularly, discarding expired items and wiping down shelves.
Dishwasher: Run a vinegar cycle in the dishwasher to remove buildup and odors.
Microwave: Clean the microwave with a bowl of water and vinegar to loosen food particles.
Coffee Maker: Descale the coffee maker with vinegar to keep it running smoothly.
Gutter Cleaning: Regularly clean gutters to prevent water damage and buildup.
By following these tips, you'll achieve a cleaner, healthier home. Happy cleaning!
