10 Unbeatable Cleaning Tips: How To Clean Almost Anything!

 

Ok, there are just 8 how-to items on this post, but I believe they can still teach you how to clean almost anything since some of these techniques can be applied to cleaning other similar things too. These cleaning tips will restore your items and save you money!

1. How to clean and disinfect water bottles

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It's no secret that water bottles become bacteria ecosystems after prolonged use without a proper wash. Here is how to fix that: Soak the bottle in warm water with bleach {you don’t need very much bleach}. Leave it there for a good while, then scrub it inside and out with a dish brush or toothbrush.Then, rinse the bottle well and put a tablespoon of baking soda in the bottle. Top the bottle with hot water. {This will remove any nasty left-over tastes.} Let it sit overnight. In the morning, rinse out the bottle, and wash as you normally would, or in hot soapy water and allow to dry.

2. How to clean cutting boards

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Soak the boards in a mixture of hot water and bleach. Let them soak for an hour, take them out carefully and wash as usual. Rinse with plenty water.

3. How to remove dirt and grease from your frying pan

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Fill the the pan with a layer of water ans add vinegar. Bring the pan to the boil. It should be looking a bit cleaner already. Remove the pan from the heat and add baking soda. Expect fizz! Empty the pan and scour as normal; if necessary add an extra bit of dry baking soda. If there are any super stubborn marks that don't come off with scouring, make a paste of baking soda and a couple of drops of water. Leave the paste on the marks for a while and return to clean as normal.

4. How to clean your hairbrush

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Have you ever cleaned your brush? You should! To transform your brushes, first cut off the hair using scissors. Cut the hair lengthwise down the brush every two or three rows, between the bristles. Next, use the scissors to get underneath the hair and lift it off, then remove any loose hairs by hand. After all of the hair has been removed, soak your hairbrush in warm water with a bit of shampoo, and use a toothbrush to scrub between the bristles.

5. How to remove stains on your carpet/rug

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You need a spray bottle of 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water, a damp rag, and an iron. Spray the stain with the vinegar solution, and lay the damp rag over top. Iron the stain on the steam setting for 30 seconds and repeat if the stain is really stubborn.

6. How to remove oily residues from your wooden cupboards

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All you need is 1 part vegetable oil to 2 parts baking soda. Mix together and use a soft cloth or toothbrush to wipe away the grime.

7. How to clean and disinfect your washing machine

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Fill the washing machine up and pour in 2 cups of white vinegar. Let it sit for 1 hour, then start the washing machine over again and let it run through a complete cycle. When the machine drains if it still has grime on it, use a sponge and some straight white vinegar and scrub it down really well. Fill washing machine up again and pour in 2 cups of bleach. Let it soak for 1 hour. Be sure to wipe the lid and knobs too with a clean cloth plus any other nooks and crannies.

8. How to clean shower curtains

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Throw the liner in the washing machine with some white towels, detergent, and a cup of vinegar (use warm water in the wash if you can). When it's done, simply hang it back up to dry. If you don't feel comfortable putting it in the washer, you can just use detergent and water in the bathtub - but be sure to scrub!