Day: March 10, 2021

Spring cleaning feels great … once it’s finished 
But getting there takes time and efforts and isn’t always so much fun. To make this whole happening less boring, we have put up some tips and tricks to ease the process and leave you with more time to enjoy your fresh and tidy home.

1. REMOVE THE UNPLEASANT SMELL FROM YOUR FRIDGE
If you’re planning to start from the kitchen, clean the fridge first. Clean every part of your fridge with sponge, dipped into mixture of baking soda and hot water. In the fridge, different food smells mix and this could impact on the ingredients’ taste and smell. It’s also subject to spills and overcrowding, and it’s the one appliance that never gets a rest. You should always wipe up all spills immediately, before they get dry. Also, regularly check your fridge for spoiled food. Always keep a small cup of baking soda in your fridge. It will absorb the smells and the feeling after the deep cleaning will stay longer.
*If you need to defrost your freezer quickly, simply put a bowl with hot water in it and you will be ready in a minute! But first, unplug the fridge or freezer unit and remove all frozen foods. Then put some paper towels on the bottom to absorb the melting ice.

2. CLEAN YOUR GARBAGE DISPOSAL
Cleaning the garbage disposal is important and should be done once at a time. Simply drop in cut lemons, some salt and a few ice cubes and any unwanted odors or built-up residue will be eliminated.

3. CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL FAUCETS
The stainless steel faucets will shine again with some lemons. Just cut the lemon in half and start rubbing to remove hard water stains and rust from any stainless steel in the bathroom or kitchen. As bonus, you will get a fresh, pleasant citrusy scent.

4. CLEANING THE DISHWASHER
To work best, dishwashers need to be cleaned regularly. All you will need is white vinegar and baking soda. First, remove any foreign material you can find from the drain. Then, place a bowl full of white vinegar on the top rack and run a complete wash cycle on the hottest setting. Then sprinkle a handful of baking soda across the bottom of your dishwasher and run for a short hot water cycle. Follow the above steps and you will avoid any drainage problems with your dishwasher, and you will get sparkling clean dishes,

5. CLEANING THE WINDOWS
Choose a dry, cloudy day. Sunshine will cause your windows to dry too quickly, leaving streaks. Before you get started, sweep dirt from the window frame with a brush or vacuum cleaner to prevent dirt from turning into a muddy mess when mixed with a cleaner. Then spray generously the chosen cleaner and wipe with a cloth until all dirt is dissolved. For best results, use a microfiber cloth.

6. CLEANING THE CARPETS AND SOFA
If you try to avoid expensive, chemical based cleaners from the market, we have the right offer for you! Freshen up your carpets and sofa, using essential oil and baking soda. Just spray several drops of essential oil, then scatter baking soda and leave for 5 minutes. Then use the vacuum cleaner to clean everything away and you are ready! The same thing does great results with your mattresses!

And what are your favorite cleaning hacks?