Home cleaning is rarely at the top of anyone’s to-do list. We all procrastinate and wait “just one more day” to get to it, because home maintenance is never as satisfying as the work you put into it. While vacuuming and scrubbing dishes may never become fun, here are a few ways in which you can save time and reduce stress in your cleaning routine:
How To Freshen Your Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposals are pretty nasty places in the kitchen. Though they assist with keeping your drain clean, they can get easily clogged with food particles, grease, and other yucky stuff you do not want to smell day after day. To combat the issue of garbage disposal odor, you can use a simple DIY hack that takes only a few hours to make.
You’re going to create lemon and white vinegar ice cubes to use in your garbage disposal. Simply freeze some mini lemon slices with white vinegar in an ice cube tray, and wait for them to freeze. Once a week or so, drop a few ice cubes into the garbage disposal and run until the ice cubes dissolve. This will help reduce bacteria in the disposal and leave your kitchen smelling lemony fresh.
Make Your Own Carpet Cleaner
For large carpeted areas, vacuuming usually isn’t enough. If you have pets, light colored carpet, or experience a lot of foot traffic in certain areas, you will occasionally have to use a carpet cleaner to remove stains and keep the room smelling fresh. However, you don’t have to buy the harsh chemical carpet cleaners at the store. Use this simple recipe for carpet cleaner to keep your home feeling fresh.
Fill the carpet cleaner reservoir approximately halfway with warm water. Then, add one cup of rubbing alcohol and one capful of Lysol concentrate disinfectant. Finally, fill the rest of the reservoir with white vinegar, and get to cleaning. The Lysol and vinegar will disinfect the carpet, while the rubbing alcohol will help it dry faster. Together these ingredients create a powerful yet healthy carpet cleaning solution.
Remove Hard Water Stains From Your Bathroom
Hard water stains are the white, crusty mineral deposits that accumulate on faucets, shower heads, toilet bowls, and so much more. They can make your bathroom look and feel old, which isn’t what you want when you’re trying to get ready in the morning or enjoy a relaxing hot shower. However, you can easily remove hard water stains with one ingredient.
To remove hard water stains, simply grab a washcloth or paper towel and soak it in vinegar. Then, wrap the area that you want to remove the stains in the towel or cloth, and wait a few hours for it to soak. The vinegar will loosen the deposits and make it easy to wipe away in minutes.
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