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37 Seriously Amazing Tips Every Clean Freak Needs To Know

Everything you need to know (or buy) to make your house spotless!

1. Clean the crevices in your window with a super-simple brush that fits right in and helps you get out all the gunk.

2. Use vinegar and Dawn to make the best shower and tub cleaner you've ever used.

3. Use this guide to know exactly what helps remove stains.

4. Finally get the outside of your second-story windows clean with a telescopic tool that you can use from inside your house.

5. Rely on Bar Keepers Friend when it comes to removing stains and rust.

6. Use a pumice stone to clean stubborn toilet rings and caked-on grease.

7. Keep your baseboards dust-free by reusing dryer sheets.

8. Get your microwave clean with steam and this lady who is ready to nag you at the sound of the beep.

9. Use an old toothbrush (or this special brush) to get those hard-to-reach crevices that would normally go totally ignored.

10. Use Borax to create your own detergent or bathroom and toilet bowl cleaner.

11. Get grout lines super clean with a brush that's perfect for reaching those nooks and crannies.

12. Fill a dishwand scrubber with vinegar and dishwashing detergent to wipe down your walls while you're in the shower.

13. Bundle some chalk in your closet to help absorb moisture and keep your clothes fresh to death.

14. Use wax paper to get rid of (and prevent) water stains on your faucet.

15. Get rid of mold from ANY surface or material with this handy guide.

16. Use foil and baking soda to polish all your silver.

17. Use dishwashing gloves to remove pet hair from rugs and upholstered furniture.

18. Cut down on the time it takes you to clean blinds and shades with a microfiber cleaner.

19. Use the power of your tools with scrubber attachments.

20. Get an attachment for your vacuum that'll help clean your dryer's lint trap or try a brush to scrub out all the lint.

21. If you have a walk-in shower, a Drain Wig will catch all the gunk and help prevent clogs.

22. Or get a TubShroom to catch all the hair that would normally clog your pipes.

23. Use baking soda paste to get rid of that gunk that builds up in the crevices of your wood cabinets.

24. Make your own no-fume bleach with baking soda, dish soap, and hydrogen peroxide.

25. Use a dab of toothpaste to clean mineral deposits left on your iron.

26. Clean everything from top to bottom, left to right.

27. Carry all your cleaning supplies in one convenient place so you can pick up and move to your next cleaning destination with ease.

28. Clean lamp shades with a lint roller.

29. Use table salt to clean any grease spills on wooden surfaces and any overflows in your oven.

30. Use Alka-Seltzer to remove algae from bird baths, clean stains off of plastic containers, or even freshen up your fridge.

31. Clean varnished wood with olive oil and white vinegar.

32. Use an old pillowcase to clean ceiling-fan blades.

33. Clean your stainless steel appliances with a little cooking oil.

34. Give your dishes that sparkling finish by adding white vinegar to your dishwasher before you run it.

35. And don't forget to clean your dishwasher to get the best use out of it.

36. Clean that impossible-to-remove dust from candles with a cotton ball and rubbing alcohol.

37. And don't forget to dust those lightbulbs!

Now, go on and do the vacuum.

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