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Everything you need to know (or buy) to make your house spotless!
For the full recipe for this shower cleaner, check Food.com.
Cleaning the outside of your windows is the worst but it's especially bad when that window isn't on the first floor. Try this brush that'll let you scrub the outside from the safety of the inside.
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After you've thrown them in with your laundry, use your dryer sheets to clean and dust your baseboards and moldings. It'll help get rid of static and keep them looking good throughout the week because it coats as it cleans.
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It's a one-stop shop for cleaning your home! Borax can be used to create nearly any cleaning product you'll need. Best part is, the back of the box has all the recipes!
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Learn more at Martha Stewart and find chalk on Amazon for $4.
Get the full tutorial at Creek Line House and get the wax paper for $5.79 on Amazon.
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Get the full tutorial at Apartment Therapy and find foil and baking soda on Amazon.
Put on a set of dry dishwashing gloves and rub down on your upholstered furniture. The hair will clump together as it sticks to the gloves, making for easier vacuuming and disposal!
Get a set of six pairs on Amazon for $10.
And check out our picks for the best kitchen sponges on BuzzFeed Reviews!
Bonus, it works great for vents too!
Get it on Amazon for $9 or check out One Crazy House for a tutorial on how to create your own.
Just attach these scrub brushes and sponges to your drill and you'll have a powerful cleaning tool to help you get rid of all those problem messes.
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Available in five different color varieties.
Just mix one part vegetable oil with two parts baking soda to get the magic grime-fighting powers of baking soda paste. Get the full tutorial at One Good Thing by Jillee here.
Just mix together 1/2 cup of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of dish soap, and 1/2 teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide. Then use a cloth to apply it to a wet surface. Make sure to rinse the surface well after you're all done.
Get more toothpaste-cleaning tips at Real Simple.
Find this toothpaste on Amazon for $3.59.
This may seem obvious but it's also a mistake many of us have made. You vacuum and then dust, only to have to vacuum again because of the particles that made their way down onto the floor. So, save some effort by starting with high-up surfaces, then the countertops and tabletops, and finish with the floors.
Get the duster pictured here on Amazon for $20.
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Get the full tutorial on Creek Line House.
Pick up a lint roller on Amazon for $5.69.
Cover a grease spill on a wooden kitchen surface with salt, let it sit for an hour, then brush away the salt. The salt should help absorb the grease from the wood! And if you ever have an overflow in your oven, cover it with salt immediately! Once it's dry and cool, it'll be super easy to remove.
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See all the ways you can use Alka-Seltzer on One Crazy House.
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Put a little cooking oil on a lint-free rag and wipe down your stainless steel appliances.
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Add a small bowl filled with about 1 cup of white vinegar to the center of your top rack before your run your dishwasher. The vinegar will help remove water marks and deal with those cloudy glasses.
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Get the full tutorial from One Good Thing by Jillee.
Learn more candle tips from Curio Brands.
Get a set of three bags of cotton balls for $10.99, rubbing alcohol for $7, and the candle for $6 on Amazon.
Lightbulbs need love too! The same dust that settles around your house also settles on the surface and crevices of your lightbulbs, making your lights shine a little less bright. To dust them just take a soft-bristle paint brush and gently sweep it away.