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Use leftovers as cleaning supplies.
"If you have half a lemon leftover, use it to clean stainless steel fixtures and faucets," says Donna Smallin, cleaning expert at Unclutter.com. "Rub it over the areas you want to clean, then wipe them down with a microfibre cloth."
Get grime off your grill.
"While the grill is still warm, use a wire brush to scrub down the grates," advises Jolie Kerr, author of the online column Ask A Clean Person and an equally charming book. "If you're dealing with major mess, take the grate off the grill, and use oven cleaner to attack the stuck-on food and grime. Just make sure to do this in a well-ventilated area, wearing rubber gloves to protect any exposed skin."
Fight water rings with an unexpected superhero.
No matter how vigilant you are about keeping coasters available to guests, inevitably someone will put a glass right on your new wood coffee table. Don't sweat it. Instead, apply full-fat mayonnaise to the water ring, let it sit for an hour and then gently wipe it off with a cloth.
Don't let sweaty hands get the best of your appliances.
Keep the kids' (or your own) sticky fingerprints off the fridge using a citrus-based furniture polish, recommends Smallin. "It does a great job cleaning and leaves a slightly oily surface which helps repel future marks."
Don't let mildew and mold take over.
"Washing machines will smell a bit in the summer, especially in areas with high humidity," says Smallin. "Run an empty load with detergent and hot water. Once it's done leave the door ajar so it dries properly and gets air circulation.
Source: House Beautiful
The 7 Cleaning Tips That Will Change Your Summer
Posted July 05, 2017
Take the stress out of this season cleaning challenges using these shortcuts.Use leftovers as cleaning supplies.
"If you have half a lemon leftover, use it to clean stainless steel fixtures and faucets," says Donna Smallin, cleaning expert at Unclutter.com. "Rub it over the areas you want to clean, then wipe them down with a microfibre cloth."
Get grime off your grill.
"While the grill is still warm, use a wire brush to scrub down the grates," advises Jolie Kerr, author of the online column Ask A Clean Person and an equally charming book. "If you're dealing with major mess, take the grate off the grill, and use oven cleaner to attack the stuck-on food and grime. Just make sure to do this in a well-ventilated area, wearing rubber gloves to protect any exposed skin."
Fight water rings with an unexpected superhero.
No matter how vigilant you are about keeping coasters available to guests, inevitably someone will put a glass right on your new wood coffee table. Don't sweat it. Instead, apply full-fat mayonnaise to the water ring, let it sit for an hour and then gently wipe it off with a cloth.
Don't let sweaty hands get the best of your appliances.
Keep the kids' (or your own) sticky fingerprints off the fridge using a citrus-based furniture polish, recommends Smallin. "It does a great job cleaning and leaves a slightly oily surface which helps repel future marks."
Don't let mildew and mold take over.
"Washing machines will smell a bit in the summer, especially in areas with high humidity," says Smallin. "Run an empty load with detergent and hot water. Once it's done leave the door ajar so it dries properly and gets air circulation.
Source: House Beautiful