25 Brilliant Time-Saving Cleaning Hacks

Cleaning might not be everyone’s favorite, but what if it could be fun? Welcome to the world of cleaning hacks, tricks, and tips that make tidying up a breeze! From using household items in unexpected ways to quick fixes for common messes, these clever tips will transform your routine.

Roll up your sleeves, put on your favorite playlist, and get ready to turn your home into a sparkling haven. With these playful and practical hacks, you’ll conquer dirt and find joy in the process. Let’s make cleaning efficient and enjoyable!

Cleaning Hacks

1. Descale Your Kettle With Lemon Water

Even if you simply use water in your kettle, mineral buildup can quickly accumulate. To remove the buildup, simply place a couple lemon slices in your kettle and boil water. (This hack is also useful for cleaning your coffee pot!)

2. Use Vinegar to Unclog Faucet Heads

If you live in an area with hard water, you may notice that your kitchen sink faucet or shower head becomes clogged on occasion. Simply soak the faucet in vinegar and let the water run. It will clear on its own.

3. Use Oven Cleaner on the Outside of Your Stained Dutch Oven

Oven cleanser can effectively remove cooked-on grease and other tough residue from the outer surfaces of enamel Dutch ovens while preserving the color and gloss.

4. Polish a Stainless Steel Sink with Flour

The finest cleaning solution for a stainless steel sink is something you probably already have in your cabinet: flour! After cleaning and drying the sink, dust everything with flour, and begin polishing. You’ll be shocked with how much sparkle the metal acquires.

5. Clean Your Silver with Aluminum Foil

Make your silverware seem new and sparkly! You will need the following: Baking soda, salt, boiling water, and an aluminum baking dish or glass baking dish covered with foil. The science-project-style response should begin to remove the tarnish quickly. (Note: items with a lot of tarnish could require a bit more time to soak.

6. Squirt Some Dish Soap Down the Drain

Is your drain taking a little longer than usual to drain? Apply a small amount of dish soap there and turn on the hot water. Dish soap is specially made to cut through grease. Grease typically lands on your cookware and dishes, but it can also build up in your pipes and drain.

7. Cut a Corner Off Your Sponge

You know the sponge you use to wipe your dishes? And the other sponge that you use for wall cleaning? Use this clever tip to keep track of which is which: Simply snip off the sponge’s corner that you use for the dirty tasks. You won’t ever mix them up again thanks to this!

8. Get Rid of Those Pesky Coffee Stains

Is there a dark spot on one of your coffee mugs that won’t budge? One option is to use baking soda. Sprinkle some on the bottom of the soiled cup, then add just enough water to make a paste, and scrub. In only a few minutes, the mild abrasion of the baking soda will remove any stains. Wash, rinse, and enjoy your next brew.

9. Clean Your Garbage Disposal with Vinegar and Lemon Ice Cubes

To eliminate persistent odors from your sink, particularly if you have a garbage disposal, create a bunch of ice cubes using white vinegar and little pieces of lemon. Place one or two into the drain and run your garbage disposal. It’s an immediate deodorizer, but don’t put one in your cocktail.

10. Use a Potato to Clean Your Rusty Cast Iron

Potatoes are versatile and can be used in several ways, including as a cleaning agent. Here is how it works: Cut a potato in half, soak the cut end in dish soap or baking soda, then rub it on the rusted area. If the end of the potato becomes slippery, remove it by slicing it off and then dip the freshly cut end. Continue the process until all rust has been removed. (This method can be applied to other objects that are also rusty.)

11. Use a Mismatched Sock for Dusting

Admittedly, we are unaware of the reason, but our washing machines and dryers inexplicably eat socks. On the next occurrence of same event, do not worry or become anxious. Use the mismatched sock as a cleaning tool instead. Due to its ability to be easily slipped over the hand, this duster enables more effective cleaning in hard-to-reach areas and delicate objects that would otherwise be inaccessible with a conventional duster.

12. Keep Some Chalk in Your Kitchen

We’ll bet money that you didn’t know this: Chalk is a great stain stick since it absorbs stains very well. After using a clean paper towel to soak up any extra oil or food from the stained garment, apply a generous layer of chalk to the entire affected area. After that, apply a small amount of stain remover or laundry detergent to the affected area, wait for it to dry, and then wash the item in hot water; the oil stain will disappear! You will no longer have that oily spot.

13. Add a Steamer to Your Cleaning Caddy

A steamer’s primary function is to remove wrinkles from garments, but it also makes short work of cleaning tough grime off surfaces like stovetops and cabinet doors.

14. Keep a Dish Brush in Your Shower

How to get a spotless shower in no time? Keeping things clean consistently. And what’s the key to consistently cleaning your shower? Keeping a dish brush in your shower caddy that is loaded with soap and ready to use.

15. Use Rubber Kitchen Gloves to Remove Pet Hair

Wearing rubber kitchen gloves isn’t just for keeping your hands clean; they have other useful functions as well. You can use them to remove extra pet hair and open jars with ease. Wearing a glove allows you to simply rub the area you wish to de-fuzz. You won’t believe how well the rubber tangles hair! Who would have thought?

16. Try the Laundry Basket Method

A laundry basket can be a great solution for a disorganized home if you have small stacks of stuff lying around. If you’re in a rush (say, company’s coming), simply store the laundry basket out of sight; when you have more time, return all of the items to their proper place.

17. DIY Pot Scouring Pads Using Mesh Produce Bags

You know those mesh produce bags you get after buying a dozen lemons? Or a bunch of potatoes? Don’t throw them! Instead, insert an old sponge into the bag, fasten with a zip tie, and clip the ends. Voila! You have a homemade pot scrubber.

18. Use Coffee Grounds to Deodorize Your Fridge

Is that unpleasant odor emanating from your refrigerator? Keep the coffee grinds in your compost after you’ve brewed a pot of coffee in the morning. Dry them out on a baking sheet and set them in a little bowl; the nitrogen in coffee helps to eliminate smells. Then simply place that bowl in the refrigerator and let it do all the work.

19. Use Olive Oil to Polish Your Stainless Steel

There’s no need to run out and buy a cleaner specifically for your stainless steel appliances. You already have one of the pantry essentials on hand—olive oil! To maintain the pristine appearance of your appliances, just dab them with a tiny microfiber cloth or paper towel.

20. Clean Under Your Oven By Removing the Bottom Drawer

Let’s be real. Since you probably don’t know how to even reach under your oven, the area beneath it is usually never cleaned. Cleaning that crack will be a snap thanks to this simple approach. Did you know that the bottom drawer can be removed? Once it is removed, you may clean below with spray, vacuum, or anything you like!

21. Clean Your Air Fryer with a Dishwasher Tablet

Using an air fryer for cooking is really simple and effective, but cleaning up can be a little less enjoyable. You may simply soak your air fryer basket in baking soda, dish soap, and hot water for around ten minutes instead of taking all the parts out and giving them a thorough cleaning. It won’t take long to be spotless!

22. Clean Your Oven While You Sleep

Disregard auto-clean. Your kitchen may smell bad after using this high-temperature oven setting, which is known to trigger the fire alarm. Alternatively, mix 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup white vinegar, and 1/2 cup baking soda to make a DIY spray bottle solution. When the oven has cooled, remove the grates and coat the interior with the solution, avoiding the heating elements. Close the door and go to bed, allowing the solution to work its magic for up to twelve hours. When you wake up, wash the oven with soapy water and dry with a soft cloth.

23. Clean Your Oven Racks in the Bathtub

Washing oven racks in the sink can be tedious and untidy, especially if you have a tiny sink. Instead, clean them in the bathtub. Our approach even conducts the majority of the work for you, literally while you sleep.

24. Clean Your Blender in 30 Seconds

There’s no need to scrub your blender—let it clean itself! Fill your blender halfway with warm water, add a drop of dish soap, and mix away. If your blender has built up or appears dull, add a drop of vinegar or lemon juice.

25. Clean Your Cutting Boards with Lemon

Is your wooden cutting board beginning to smell like onions or garlic? Lemon can help get rid of residual scents. Slice one in half, then sprinkle salt on the cutting surface and rub it with the cut side of the lemon. It will be smelling fresh in no time!