6 Weirdest Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work

When it comes to cleaning, we could all benefit from some tips to make the process easier and more effective. Fortunately, leading lifestyle publications like Architectural Digest have shared some brilliant cleaning hacks that will leave your home sparkling in no time. From using natural ingredients to unexpected tools, these tricks are real game-changers. Say goodbye to stubborn stains and messy cleanups with these ingenious ideas.

Weirdest Cleaning Hacks For Home

Lemon Power in the Microwave

Tired of scrubbing that baked-on mess in your microwave? Try this clever hack: place a few lemon slices in a bowl of cold water and microwave on high for 5 minutes. The acidity of the lemon will loosen the grime, making it easy to wipe clean without any hard scrubbing.

Rhubarb Rescue for Burnt Pots

Before giving up on burnt pots, try this tip from Architectural Digest: boil a few stalks of rhubarb in the pot with water for 3-4 minutes. After it cools, simply wipe the interior with a sponge. Your pots will look as good as new without harsh scrubbing.

Baking Soda for Oven Glass

Is your oven door covered in grease and grime? Make a paste with baking soda and water, then apply it to the glass. After 15-30 minutes, wipe it off to reveal a sparkling clean oven door.

Coke for Toilet Stains

Yes, it's true! Coca-Cola can tackle tough toilet stains. Pour some Coke around the rim of the bowl and let it sit for an hour before scrubbing with a toilet brush. This affordable hack works wonders.

Hairdryer for Crayon Marks

If your walls have become an art canvas for crayon masterpieces, don't worry. Use a hairdryer to heat the crayon marks until they soften, then wipe them away with warm, soapy water.

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Blender Cleanup Made Easy

After blending a smoothie, cleaning the blender is a breeze with this tip: fill it with warm water and dish soap, then blend until clean. Just be sure to rinse thoroughly afterwards.

Olive Oil for Water Stains

Say goodbye to water stains on wood furniture by mixing olive oil and table salt into a paste. Apply it to the affected areas for an hour before wiping clean. Stubborn stains may require an extra day, but they'll vanish soon enough.

Steam Clean Carpets

Forget expensive carpet cleaners – try this hack instead: place a damp cloth over the stain and use a hot iron to steam it out. The stain will lift right out of the carpet fibres.

Toothpaste for Bathroom Sinks

Use toothpaste as a mild abrasive cleaner to tackle toothpaste residue around your sink. Gently scrub with a sponge for a sparkling clean sink.

Microwave Sponges for Sanitising

After cleaning, don't forget to sanitise your sponges. Soak them in water, then microwave (avoiding metal) for a minute to kill germs. Your sponges will be fresh and ready for next time.

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