This is an update to a post I made a couple years ago. While spring may be coming to an end, the cleaning never stops. Here are a couple cleaning hacks to make your daily cleaning chores a little easier so that you have more time to do the things that you really enjoy.
1. Swifter Dust Sock Quit wasting money on expensive swifter replacement pads and make your own reusable duster pad from an old sock. {via}2. Remove Mildew Smell From Towels Follow these few simple steps to keep your towels smelling fresh and mildew free. {via}
3. Clean Fireplace GlassUse this simple trick to easily clean your fireplace glass with only a wet paper towel. {via}
4. Shower cleaning HackFill a dish wand with vinegar and dish soap. Keep the wand in your shower. Before taking a shower, scrub the walls with the wand then rinse off. {via}
5. Clean fan blades with a pillow case To clean fan blades, toss a pillowcase over the blade then slowly pull off. All of the dust and dirt will stay contained inside the pillowcase. {via}
6. No scrub way to clean your burners Clean your burners without scrubbing. Place in a sealed Ziploc bag with a 1/4 cup of ammonia
. Leave overnight then wipe clean with a sponge. {via}7. Spend less time cleaning by using turtle waxSpend less time shining your faucets, sinks, and tiles by polishing them with turtle wax 
. The wax acts as a protective barrier preventing water and soap buildup. {source not found}
8. Diy Citrus CleanerMake your own citrus vinegar cleaner. Place citrus peels in a jar and cover with vinegar
and let the solution sit for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, strain and dilute 1:1 with water. {via}
9. How to properly clean a mattressMix a few drops of essential oil with one cup baking soda. Sprinkle on your mattress and let sit for one hour before vacuuming. The baking soda will absorb any dirt, moisture and odors while the essential oil will leave the mattress smelling fresh. {via}
10. Shine your sinkMake your sink shine by mixing borax with lemon juice to make a paste. Rub it on, then rinse it and wipe clean. {via}
11. Remove hard water stains
Scrub your tub faucet with a lemon and it will shine like new! {source not found}
12. Easily clean pet hair.
13. Garbage disposal cleaning trick
Fill ice cub trays with vinegar then drop a lemon slice into each one. Drop a couple cubes in your garbage disposal with some water to clean it. {via}
14. Air dry sponges
Use a binder clip
to air dry your sponges and keep them smelling fresh longer. {via}
15. Clean sheet pans
Clean your pans with tea tree oil. {via}
16. Deep clean windows.
Use a q-tip to cleat tight spaces in your window tracks then wipe with a clean paper towel. {via}
17. Carpet stains
Clean stubborn stains by spraying with a water and vinegar solution and then use an iron to lift the stain. {via}
18. Microwave cleaning hack
Pour vinegar and water into a bowl and heat it in the microwave for a few minutes. The steam will help loosen any grime for easy clean up. {via}
19. Clean vents less often
After cleaning your vents, apply a layer of wax to them to help repel dust. {via}
20. Get the gunk off kitchen cabinets
Clean cabinets by mixing 1 part vegetable oil with 2 parts baking soda then scrubbing with a toothbrush. {via}
21. Grout cleaner
Make your floors look new again. Spay on a mixture of 7 cups water, 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/3 cup ammonia (or lemon juice) and 1/4 cup vinegar. Let sit for an hour then scrub off. {via}
22. Rusty Knives
Remove rust spots from your kitchen knives by soaking them in lemon juice
. {source not found}
23. Collar and underarm stains
Sprinkle baby powder on shirt underarms and collars to help prevent sweat spots. {via}
24. Lemony fresh microwave
Similar to above except add lemon wedges and water in a bowl. Microwave for 4 minutes and let sit for 10 minutes. The steam will cause the gunk to wipe right off. {via}
25. Use a lint roller to dust.
Grab a lint roller and roll it around your furniture, lampshades, and shelves to rid your home of dust. {source not found}
26. Store cleaners on tension rodCreate more storage under you sink by using a Tension Rod to store all of your cleaners on. {via}
27. Bleach GelMake a bottle of Diy bleach gel to keep in your laundry. Make a second one to keep in your bathroom to fix yucky grout. {via}
28. Use rubbing alcohol to clean the kitchenRubbing alcohol gets rid of grease and soap scum. {via}
29. Diy disinfectant wipesYou can make your own cleaning wipes with vinegar and a role of paper towels. {via}
30. Disinfect your toilet brush.Pour cleaner into your toilet brush
storage container to disinfect it between uses. {via}
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