With our busy lives today, we don’t have the time or probably don’t want to spend any more time on housework than we have to. Here’s how to clean your house better and faster with DIY hacks and store-bought products that won’t break the bank.
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Sweepovac Built-in Kitchen Vacuum
Made with heavy-duty materials for long lasting use; toe-kick or broom-click functionality to turn on/off vacuum easily; can be placed in any modular, island kitchen or bottom of cabinets; easily anti-bacterial removable bags to fight off bad odors and bacteria; measures 14.875"W x 4.5"H x 18.25"D
iRobot Roomba 960 Vacuum
Includes 1 home base charging station, 1 extra high-efficiency filter, 1 extra side brush, 1 dual mode virtual wall barrier; clean and schedule from anywhere with iRobot app; works with Alexa & Google Assists; iAdapt with vSLAM technology allows robot to map your home to clean an entire level and automatically recharges and resumes to complete the entire job; ideal for pet hair, carpets and hard floors; limited product warranty.
Weiman Stainless Steel Wipes
Includes 30 wipes; non-toxic removes fingerprints residue, water marks and greese from appliances (refrigerators, microwaves, oven, stove grills, sink, range hood, trash cans, warming drawers, compactors); quickly cleans, shine and protects all stainless steel surfaces with a pH neutral formula.
Clorox Bathroom Foamer, Bleech Free Spray
30 oz. spray bottle disinfects and kills 99% of virus and bacteria; requires zero scrubbing to remove mold, mildew stains and soap scum; use on tubs, tiles, sinks, counters and toilets.
Swiffer Sweeper Dry & Wet
Includes 1 mop, 7 unscented dry pads and 3 unscented wet pads; designed to sweep and mop floors with 3x cleaning action on dirt, dust and hair and trapping in its core and locking it away; do not use wet pads on unfinished, oiled or wax wooden boards, non-sealed tiles or carpeted floors; money back guarantee.
Rain-X Shower Door/Glass Cleaner
Can be used on exterior glass on cars, shower doors or mirrors; repels water and reduces the adhesion of sleet and snow; helps remove frost, ice, salt mud and bugs; dramatically improves all-weather visibility, safety and driving comfort and leaves your shower door clean.
Home Hacks
Try these top 10 consumer-tested tips and hacks to clean your home with natural cleaners you can find in your pantry.
- Walls. Did the kids’ creativity leave marks on the wall? Simply make 50/50 paste of baking soda and water, then scrub the paste onto the wall using a rag and good-old fashion elbow grease. The marks will disappear in no time, without ruining the paint. You will want to put down a towel or drop cloth to catch any drips.
- Cabinets. Degunk kitchen and bathroom cabinets with a light scrub of ½ cup of vegetable oil and 1 cup of baking soda. Wipe away the mixture with a clean, damp cloth.
- Microwaves. Do you need to refresh the microwave? To loosen the mess, combine 1 cup of water with a splash of vinegar, a couple drops of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Heat the mixture for 1 minute on high. Let the bowl sit for several minutes before opening the door. This allows the aromatic steam to get to work softening the burnt-on residue. Open the door and carefully remove the bowl. Using a damp, clean cloth, wipe out the inside of the microwave.
- Dishwasher. Deodorize the dishwasher by first removing and cleaning the filter and soak in warm, soapy water for 15 minutes. Rinse, then replace. Pour 1 cup of white vinegar into the dispenser of an empty dishwasher, then run a heavy cycle. If you want extra deodorizing, sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda in the bathroom of the dishwasher and leave overnight. The next day, run an empty cycle and scrub any remaining debris with a toothbrush.
- Shower Fixtures. Renew shower fixtures by submerging them in a zipper storage bag filled with warm, white vinegar. Just be sure to fill the bags so that the fixtures are completely submerged, then secure the bags with a zip or twisty tie.
- Clothes Washer. Disinfect the washer by running an empty load with white vinegar. If you have an extra stinky situation, run a wash cycle with bleach afterward.
- Baseboard or Wainscoting. Eliminate those dusty baseboards by vacuuming with a brush attachment or a stiff broom to blast the first layer of dust. Next, wipe them clean with a mixture of warm water and a splash of vinegar. Lastly, dry them off with a clean cloth, then swipe them with a dryer sheet, which will reduce dust in the future.
- HVAC Vents. Dust HVAC vents with a damp cloth, then dab car was onto a clean microfiber cloth and wipe the vents down. Use a knife slipped inside the cloth to get into the crevices. The wax coating will help repel dust buildup in the future.
- Electronics. Use a paint or makeup brush to loosen dirt and dust from nooks and crannies, then blast with compressed air.
- Clothes Iron. Deep clean dirty irons by sprinkling a generous amount of salt onto a cotton napkin or piece of paper, then iron over the salt. The dirt will cling to the salt and come off the iron.