10 Cleaning Hacks Every Home Needs

1. Use Baking Soda + Vinegar to Unclog Drains

Baking soda breaks down grease and dirt, while vinegar creates a natural fizzing reaction that clears blockages. 

How to Do It:

1. Pour ½ cup baking soda into the drain

2. Add 1 cup white vinegar

3. Cover the drain for 5 minutes

4. Rinse with hot water after 10 minutes 

Where to Use

• Kitchen sink
• Bathroom sink
• Shower drain 

Pro Tip:

Do this once a month to prevent buildup.

2. Lemon Steam Cleaning for Microwaves

Steam loosens stuck-on food; lemon removes odor. 

Steps:

1. Fill a bowl with water + 2 lemon slices
2. Microwave for 3 minutes
3. Let it sit for 2 minutes (don’t open the door)
4. Wipe everything with a cloth 

Result:

 Sparkling clean microwave with zero scrubbing.

3. Use Shaving Foam to Remove Carpet Stains

Shaving foam breaks down stains without damaging fabric.

Steps:

1. Spray white shaving foam on the stain
2. Leave for 10 minutes
3. Scrub with a brush
4. Blot with a wet cloth 

Best For:

• Tea stains
• Coffee spills
• Mud
• Food marks 

4. Clean Glass & Mirrors with Newspaper

Newspaper ink polishes glass without streaks. 

Steps:

1. Spray glass cleaner (or vinegar + water mixture)
2. Wipe using folded newspaper in circular motion

Result:

•  Zero streaks. Super shiny.

5. Use Dishwasher Tabs to Clean Ovens

 Dishwasher tablets have degreasing chemicals that remove oven grime easily.

Steps:

1. Dip the tablet in warm water
2. Scrub oven walls and glass
3. Wipe with a wet microfiber cloth

Pro Tip:

•  Use gloves—dishwasher tablets are strong.

6. Clean Shower Heads with Vinegar Bag

Vinegar dissolves mineral buildup.

Steps:

1. Fill a bag with vinegar
2. Tie it around shower head
3. Leave for 3 hours
4. Scrub gently

Result:

•  Better water pressure + shiny finish.

7. Remove Fridge Odors with Coffee Grounds

Coffee absorbs and neutralizes strong smells.

Steps:

1. Place a small bowl of dry coffee grounds inside fridge
2. Leave for 24–48 hours

Best For:

• Onion smell
• Garlic smell
• Fish smell

8. Dust Hard-to-Reach Places with a Sock + Ruler

Steps:

1. Wrap a clean sock around a ruler
2. Secure with a rubber band
3. Slide under furniture, radiators, sofa gaps, and vents

Why it’s Good:

• Reaches areas vacuum nozzles can’t reach.

9. Use Toothpaste to Shine Silver & Clean Sneakers

Steps for Silver Jewelry:

• Apply toothpaste
• Rub gently with a cloth
• Rinse and dry

Steps for White Sneaker Soles:

• Apply toothpaste
• Scrub with an old toothbrush
• Wipe clean

Result:

• Whiter shoes + shiny jewelry.

10. Make Your Home Smell Fresh with a DIY Air Freshener

Ingredients:

• Lemon slices
• Cinnamon sticks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Water

Steps:

1. Add everything to a pot
2. Simmer on low heat
3. Let the scent fill your home

Optional:

• Add herbs like mint or rosemary.