If your home could use tidying, you’re in the right place. Here are the 10 best cleaning tips to keep your home fresh and tidy.

1. Vacuum your dryer vent

Once a year, pull your dryer away from the wall and disconnect the vent. Using the hose of your vacuum cleaner, reach into the vent as far as you possibly can and vacuum.

2. Deep-clean your mattress

Your bed needs a proper cleaning every few months to get rid of dust and dead skin cells, sweat and oils from your body. Remove and wash your sheets as usual. To clean your mattress, use a garment steamer and go over the top, sides and box spring thoroughly to kill any dust mites that may be hiding near the surface. Then use your vacuum’s upholstery tool and go over your mattress again. (This will remove the dust mites steaming has killed.) Remove any stains with a carpet and upholstery cleaner without over-wetting the mattress.

3. Update your gutters

It’s best to call in a professional when it’s time to clean your gutters, but you can avoid having to make that call too often by having gutter covers installed that allow water to flow into the gutters while keeping leaves and other large debris out.

4. Remove stains from car seats

It may be hard (or downright impossible if you have kids), but implementing a no-eating-in-the-car rule is the best way to keep car seats free of stains.

5. Clean your washing machine

To clean your washing machine, add 2 cups of white vinegar to the drum and run it through a complete cycle on the hottest setting. Then run another cycle with 2 cups of baking soda on the hottest setting.

6. Clean your dishwasher

To clean your dishwasher, remove any food debris from the bottom of the dishwasher and wipe down the interior with a damp cloth. Then place a cup of white vinegar on the top rack of the dishwasher and run it through a complete cycle on the hottest setting.

7. Clean your oven

To clean your oven, mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with enough water to make a paste. Spread this paste all over the inside of your oven (avoiding heating elements) and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Then use a damp sponge or cloth to wipe away as much of the paste as possible before rinsing with water.

8. Clean your refrigerator

To clean your refrigerator, remove all food items and wipe down all surfaces with a damp cloth or sponge. Then mix 1/2 cup of baking soda with enough water to make a paste and use this paste to scrub away any stubborn stains or spills.

9. Clean your microwave

To clean your microwave, mix 1/2 cup of water with 1/2 cup of white vinegar in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, then let it sit for another 5 minutes before opening the door and wiping down all surfaces with a damp cloth or sponge.

10. Clean your garbage disposal

To clean your garbage disposal, mix ice cubes, salt, and lemon peels to sharpen the blades, remove odors, and sanitize the unit

These are some of the best cleaning tips for every room in your home. I hope they help you keep your house sparkling clean.

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1. Clean a burnt pan

Fill the pan with hot water, add a little dish soap and a couple of dryer sheets. Let it sit for an hour then wipe clean with a scrubbing pad and wash normally.

2. Remove permanent marker from a dry erase board

Simply draw over your permanent marker artwork with a dry erase marker, and then wipe the marks away with an eraser or dry cloth.

3. Remove tough stains from a coffee thermos

Dissolve one denture cleaning tablet per two cups of hot water. Pour it in the stained vessel and let it sit for several hours and then use a scrub brush to clean off the stains and all the loosened bits. Pour the solution out and rinse thoroughly.

4. Get gum out of carpet

Freeze the gum by placing a sandwich bag filled with ice cubes on top of it for about a half hour. When the gum is frozen, break it apart and pull it out of the carpet.

5. Remove stubborn Command Hooks

Warm up the adhesive with a hairdryer. 30 seconds or so seems to be about right. Next, use dental floss or fishing line to gently cut through the adhesive strip. Rub off any remaining adhesive residue, and the Command Hook is ready to reuse.

6. Scratch-free glasses

Put a drop of Brasso on a 100 percent cotton cloth, the softer the better. Apply the product to the lenses, let it dry completely, and then polish out the scratches.

7. Spilled paint

Pour some denatured alcohol onto a rag and scrub away the paint.

8. Cleaning a shower curtain

Wash them with baking soda and vinegar. This effectively removes mold and soap scum. For an extra eco-friendly touch, use a biodegradable laundry detergent and leave it to soak to help remove any musty odors and make a bathroom smell nice, too.

9. Cleaning behind toilets

Use an angled toilet brush or a grout brush to reach those tight spots behind the toilet. Apply an eco-friendly disinfectant or a homemade vinegar-based cleaner to ensure thorough cleanliness.

10. Removing grime from oven racks

Fill your bathtub with hot water and add a cup of dish soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Place the oven racks in the tub and let them soak overnight. In the morning, use a scrub brush to remove any remaining grime.

11. Removing pet hair from furniture

To remove pet hair from furniture or carpet, use duct tape or a paint roller cover wrapped with duct tape, sticky side out

I hope you find these tips helpful! If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to ask.

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1. Cleaning a shower curtain

Shower curtains are prone to mold and mildew, which can be hard to clean off. To simplify cleaning a shower curtain, wash them with baking soda and vinegar. This effectively removes mold and soap scum. For an extra eco-friendly touch, use a biodegradable laundry detergent and leave it to soak to help remove any musty odors and make a bathroom smell nice, too.

2. Cleaning behind toilets

When cleaning a bathroom, there are several spots we might not even think to tackle – including behind the toilet. You might not be able to see these nooks easily, but they are a common trap for dust and bacteria – and could be contributing to a musty smell. Use an angled toilet brush or a grout brush to reach those tight spots behind the toilet. Apply an eco-friendly disinfectant or a homemade vinegar-based cleaner to ensure thorough cleanliness.

3. Removing grime from oven racks

Oven racks can be a pain to clean, but there’s a simple solution. Fill your bathtub with hot water and add a cup of dish soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Place the oven racks in the tub and let them soak overnight. In the morning, use a scrub brush to remove any remaining grime.

4. Cleaning beneath furniture and appliances

Cleaning beneath furniture and appliances can be a challenge, but it’s important to keep these areas clean to prevent dust and dirt buildup. Use a vacuum cleaner with a crevice tool attachment to reach tight spaces. You can also use a microfiber cloth or a duster to remove dust and debris.

5. Dusting behind radiators

Radiators can be a magnet for dust and debris, but they’re often overlooked during cleaning. Use a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to remove dust and debris from behind radiators. You can also use a microfiber cloth or a duster to remove dust from the front of the radiator.

I hope these tips help you tackle the hardest household cleaning tasks with ease!

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