subject: Top 10 Cleaning Tips [print this page] Love it or hate we all have to do it cleaning can be quick, easy and inexpensive if you know a few tricks of the trade. Below are some top cleaning tips which should make your life much easier.
Exploding microwave meals and heating up leftovers which are not covered can leave your microwave looking like a mini disaster zone. To clean your microwave with the least amount of fuss possible all you have to do is microwave a dish filled with water and a few slices of lemon. The steam will dislodge the food and leave your appliance smelling fresh.
One of the hardest appliances to clean in the home is the oven. They can become very dirty and greasy which is hard to remove. One way to combat this stubborn grime is to put some baking soda on a damp sponge this is a quick and effective way of removing grease.
Pet hair can be a real pain and it's tough to get rid of it. However you can use a wet rubber glove to collect dog and cat hair quickly and easily.
Cleaning toilets can be tough and not very pleasant, but this tip makes the whole experience a lot easier. Drop 4 Alka-Seltzer tablets in the toilet leave them for about an hour and then give your toilet a quick scrub to leave them smelling fresh and sparkling clean.
Lamp shades are often forgotten about and they also collect lots of dust. If you are having trouble keeping your lamps clean and dust free you can simply use a lint roller, which is usually used for collecting small bits of material from clothes or upholstery.
Smeared, dirty or dusty windows and mirrors can really make a room look unclean. To brighten up your home you can use a small amount of furniture polish and old newspaper as opposed to paper towels to clean your windows and mirrors.
Scuff marks on a vinyl floors can be unsightly to get rid of them simply use a pencil eraser.
It can be embarrassing if you have guests over for tea or coffee and your mugs and cups are heavily stained. To remove stains make up a baking soda and water paste and gently scrub. This little trick can also be used on tea pots.
If your carpets are emitting a less than desirable odour you can sprinkle some baking soda on them, leave them overnight and vacuum in the morning.
Removing crusty bits of burnt food from baking trays is a real task. A great way to clean them is to fill the pan with boiling water use one sheet of fabric conditioner and leave it overnight. When you come back to the pan in the morning empty the contents and wipe away the burnt food.
