Today's domestic cleaning advice blog is inspired by www.homelife.com.au, a fantastic Australian home ideas website. One of many great posts on their website discussed 40 best ever cleaning tips. We are going to pick some of our favourites!
To remove furniture indentations from pure wool carpet place a tea towel over the area and then press with a warm iron. The heat will lift the fibres. Do not attempt this with synthetic or a wool/synthetic mix carpet.
To stop drawers from sticking, rub a bar of soap across the runners to make them glide smoothly.
To clean the bottom of the iron, sprinkle salt on the ironing board and iron back and forth.
To leave a room smelling fresh after you have vacuumed, place a few drops of your favourite essential oil (such as lavender or peppermint) near the vent where the hot air is released. The air warms the oil and blows it into the room.
To clean a microwave oven, add four tablespoons of lemon juice to one cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Boil for five minutes in the microwave, allowing the steam to condense on the inside walls of the oven. Then wipe them with a soft cloth.
To remove fingerprints from stainless-steel appliances, place a small amount of baby oil on a napkin and wipe the affected areas. The fingerprints will just wipe away.
To remove cat and dog hair from clothes and furniture, rub them with damp rubber gloves.
To clean glass windows, add about one tablespoon of cornstarch to about one litre of lukewarm water. Wet and a rag or squeegee, remove excessive water and wipe down glass as if using regular glass cleaner. Dry with either a soft cloth or paper.
Clove oil (sold in chemists for toothaches) kills mould spores. Mix three drops in one litre of water and then use to wipe down areas susceptible to mould.
Vacuuming a mattress, particularly along piping and crevices, removes dead skin cells that attract dust mites.
You can view all 40 tips here!
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