Keeping your home hygienic and smelling fresh should not take up hours of your time, or cost a fortune.
Here are 21 game-changing deep cleaning hacks that make use of everyday products to easily keep your home sparkling clean.
Let’s get cleaning!
1. Remove Stains from the Wall with a Damp Sponge and Baking Soda
When kids, pets, and everyday wear and tear leave stains on your walls, your home can start to feel dowdy and neglected.
Don’t plan on repainting! A simple hack using a damp sponge and baking soda effectively removes stains from a wall.
Wet the sponge, squeeze it out, dip it into a small amount of baking soda, and wipe the stain away!
2. Place a Tennis Ball into the Dryer to Dry Clothes Faster
Is anyone up for a unique game of tennis? This smart hack uses a tennis ball inside the dryer to dry clothes faster.
I am always curious to find out the science behind the hack! This is what I discovered –
As the tennis ball bounces around, it breaks up clumps of wet clothing and creates air pockets, allowing more air to circulate, and speeding up the drying process.
3. Clean Makeup Sponges with Makeup Remover
Don’t toss out dirty makeup sponges. Here is an easy hack to get them clean.
Place the sponges into a small ziplock bag like this. Pour in a small amount of liquid makeup remover and squeeze well.
Remove the sponges from the bag and rinse each one under running water. They are as good as new!
4. Place Cotton Balls with Essential Oil into Your Smelly Shoes
Sports, school, and walking shoes can become smelly and unpleasant! This simple hack uses cotton balls and essential oils to effectively absorb the bad odors.
Infuse a cotton ball with a few drops of essential oil and tuck it into the shoe. You can even choose your desired fragrance from a set of essential oils like these.
5. Dry Your Shoes in the Dryer with Laces Hung Over the Door
The first time I attempted to dry shoes in a dryer, I almost destroyed the dryer with shoes flying around like missiles! This smart hack prevents tumbling mishaps.
Simply hang the shoe laces over the door before closing it. The shoes stay put and the dryer remains undamaged.
6. Prevent Fingerprints from Being Left on the Phone by Wiping it with: Hot Water, 1 tsp Dishwashing Liquids and 1 tsp of Dishwasher Rinse
Are you admiring your selfies through layers of grimy fingerprints? This deep cleaning hack is a game-changer!
Use a small spray bottle like this and fill it with a small amount of hot water, 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid, and 1 teaspoon dishwasher rinse. Shake well.
Spray a small amount of the solution onto a soft yellow dusting cloth and wipe down the screen. It will look like new!
7. Clean Wooden Spoons with Hot Water and Vinegar
Wooden spoons collect dirt, grime, and germs. Not what you want in your kitchen.
My next game-changing cleaning hack sterilizes wooden spoons in a jiffy.
Half-fill a small but deep plastic tub with hot water and one tablespoon of vinegar. Submerge your spoons in the solution for a few minutes.
Don’t forget to flip them around – the handles also need cleaning! Finally, rinse the spoons under running water and place them onto a clean cloth to air dry.
8. Add Essential Oil to the Hoover Filter to Remove the Unpleasant Smell
Do you find that after Hoovering for hours, your house still does not smell clean? Unfortunately, bad smells from the Hoover filter permeate your home as you vacuum.
Try this game-changing deep cleaning hack – Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils directly into the filter.
The pleasant scent will waft through your home as you vacuum, filling it with a long-lasting sense of calm and cleanliness.
9. Place Vinegar into the Dishwasher to Remove Water Stains
Did you know that vinegar is a natural cleaning agent as well as a great stain remover?
Position a small plastic jug securely into the top tray of your dishwasher. Half-fill it with vinegar and run your wash cycle. The vinegar breaks down hard water stains, leaving your dishes sparkling clean.
10. Make an all Purpose Cleaner with Dishwashing Liquid and Baking Soda
I love any hack that saves me money and this one does! By using dishwashing liquid and baking soda you can make a cost-effective all purpose cleaner.
Simply mix equal parts in a small plastic bowl and stir well with a wooden spoon like this. Apply some of the mixture to a sponge and you are ready to tackle dust, dirt, and grime.
11. Remove Limescale from Vases with Vinegar and Salt
Do your glass vases look grimy and dull? Here is a game-changing hack to remove limescale.
Half-fill a small spray bottle with vinegar and spray the inside of the vase. Place a generous amount of raw salt onto a sponge and use it as a scourer.
The powerful blend of acidic vinegar and abrasive salt quickly dissolves limescale buildup. Rinse and admire your sparkling clean vase!
12. Use Toothpaste to Clean Jewelry
Toothpaste is very effective in cleaning jewelry. Dab a small amount onto a soft cloth and gently rub your chains, bracelets, earrings, and rings.
Your accessories will dazzle like new without the need to buy expensive cleaning products.
13. Clean Your Blender by Blending Soap and Water
This game-changing deep cleaning hack turns your blender into a self-cleaning machine!
Half-fill the blender with water and add a teaspoon of liquid soap. Blend for 60 seconds, then empty it and rinse under fresh running water.
Your blender is sparkling clean and ready for use.
14. Remove Hard Water Stains from the Cooktop with Vinegar
Here is another amazing cleaning hack using vinegar. Do you remember how pristine your cooktop was when you first installed it?
Cleaning it with vinegar will restore its original unspoiled look.
Generously spray vinegar over the cooktop. Allow it to sit for a few minutes and then use a soft yellow dust cloth to wipe it dry.
Hard water stains, grime, grease, fat, fingerprints, and stubborn residue are totally removed.
15. Use a Sock with Rice and Essential Oil to Keep Clothes Smelling Fresh
‘Putting a sock in it’ takes on a whole new meaning with this game-changing deep cleaning hack!
Fill an old sock with dried grains of rice. Add a few drops of essential oils. Tie the sock closed and tuck it in between your clothes.
It will remove any musty damp odors and keep them smelling as fresh as a daisy.
16. Clean the Washing Machine by Placing a Cloth Between the Rubber and the Drum
One section of a washing machine that is overlooked in general cleaning is the area between the rubber seal and the drum. This is where water and warmth encourage mold to grow.
Push a soft cloth into the space between the rubber and the drum and hand-turn the drum to remove trapped dirt and soap buildup. Don’t forget to flip open the rubber and also clean inside the gap.
17. Easily Clean the Microwave with a Bowl of Water and Lemon Juice
Until I discovered this deep cleaning hack, I struggled to clean my microwave.
Fill a microwave bowl with water and add a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Place the bowl inside the microwave and set it to high for about 5 minutes until the water boils.
The steam loosens food splatters and grime making them easy to wipe away, while the lemon leaves a fresh, clean scent. So much better than using harsh chemicals!
18. Disinfect the Cutting Board with Hydrogen Peroxide
Cutting boards become breeding grounds for germs and bacteria if they are not kept clean.
Spray your board with food grade hydrogen peroxide and allow it to stand for 15 minutes. Then rinse well under running water.
Hydrogen peroxide effectively destroys bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
19. Clean Earbuds with a Q-Tip
Dirty earbuds can be the cause of unwanted ear infections.
Did you know that Q-tips are ideal for cleaning ears and earbuds?
Put a few drops of alcohol onto the Q-tip and use it to reach all the tiny crevices inside the earbuds. Don’t forget to clean the outside of the earbuds and the storage case too.
20. Clean Your Sink with Baking Soda
Kitchen sinks collect all types of unwanted nasties.
Clean them easily by pouring half a cup of regular baking soda like this into the drain, followed by half a cup of white vinegar.
A fizzy reaction occurs that helps loosen debris and minor clogs.
Use a sponge to clean around the drain and filter. Allow fresh water to run into the sink for a few minutes. Done!
21. Disinfect Your Keyboard wit Rubbing Alcohol
My last game-changing deep cleaning hack is for your keyboard.
Keyboards are known to harbor more germs than toilet seats! Not a pleasant thought!
Turn off your computer. Moisten a soft sponge with rubbing alcohol and wipe the keyboard and the surrounding surfaces. The alcohol effectively kills bacteria and germs and also removes grime and oils.
