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If you don't like the oily residue, a little soap and water will pick it up in no time. (Olive oil also works here, but if you go that route, definitely wash it off; otherwise it might go rancid and smell bad.) This also works for that same stubborn dust on the top of your cabinets, or on any objects you have displayed there! From One Good Thing by Jillee.
Then just wipe clean! It will only take about five minutes. This works well for gas stoves too, if you remove the burner grates first. Goodbye, gunk! From My Thirty Spot.
Just put 'em in a big plastic bag with a little bit of ammonia at night, go to sleep, then wake up the next morning for the big reveal. Of course, be safe — don't mix ammonia with any other cleaners, and definitely read the full tutorial on The V Spot before you do it!
Then waiting for an hour. From Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry.
The dish soap cuts through the grease while the baking soda helps you scrub up every last bit with less effort. From Ask Anna Moseley.
Even most spices lose their potency and flavor after two or three years. Here are a bunch of other surprising things that expire.
That's with hot soap and water, of course. Or if they happen to fit in the dishwasher, wash 'em there!
Just remember to lay a towel down before you spray it, or the residue will make your tile floor slippery! From The DIY Girl, who says after you do it once, it just takes minor touch-ups once a week.
Get the full tutorial to save your scorched pans from Nifty.
And skip adding any coffee grounds or pods, of course. From The Frugal Girls, who have tutorials for both Keurigs and coffee makers (although you might also want to check out Keurig's official descaling instructions).
Refer to your dishwasher's manual to get all the specifics for your particular model, of course! From Blue i Style.
Read more on Apartment Therapy.
I tested this cleaning hack and do it all the time, so yes, it actually works! Just wait for an hour or two before removing, or even let it go overnight.
You can also optionally add baking soda to get the fizzing bubbles — the reaction might help break up the residue, but also just leaves water and a little salt behind. I've had it work both ways, so do what feels right to you!
The Farmer's Almanac recommends using laundry detergent and 1/2 cup of baking soda; while Chatfield Court uses detergent and a little bit of bleach.
While you're at it, wash your shower curtain separately according to its directions, especially if it has any mold on it. Same goes with your bath mats!
Because yes, unfortunately makeup and beauty products do eventually either lose their potency or grow too much bacteria. Most products will also have a little icon on the bottle that says something like "24M" or "36M" — that's the number of months it's good to use after you open it.
(If you're on your phone, you can see the full chart here.)
Just use equal parts of each! Get the full tutorial from Nifty.
Just be careful to turn on the fan and open any windows for ventilation, wear gloves, and avoid mixing the bleach with any other cleaners. I tested this several years ago, and it kept the caulk mildew-free for over a year. Get the tutorial from This Blessed Life.
You could also totally re-caulk your shower instead, of course, if that's more up your alley.
And when I say "a gentle scrub", I mean do make a bit of an effort to get at those grout lines. Also this may work best with white grout, because the peroxide's going to have a bleaching effect, but even if your grout's tinted, it will definitely be a little cleaner. From At The Picket Fence.
A flathead screwdriver helps you get into tight spots, so you don't let any grime escape! This totally works whether you opt for a disinfectant wipe or a cleaning cloth and your favorite all-purpose cleaner. From Ask Anna Moseley.
Then rinse it off for the big reveal! From First Home Love Life.
I use this formula all the time (I discovered it when I tested Pinterest cleaning hacks), and it really does work like a charm. I admit it's smelly when you're using it, but when you come back to your bathroom later, it will noticeably lack any smell — a good thing in my book. I usually use this with a cotton or microfiber cleaning cloth, but if you want to avoid fuzzies, a wadded up piece of newspaper works just as well.
From Family Handyman. You can also try taking it apart and more thoroughly vacuuming it (Practically Functional has a how-to), but this is probably easier!
The dust will fall into the pillowcase, instead of landing all over the bed or couch that's under the fan. Then just toss that case in the washer! From Home Maker Chic.
Also, using microfiber cloths + dusting sprays can also help you actually pick up the dust, then wash it away in the laundry. Feather dusters may be fun, but they just spread the dust around, instead of letting you actually get rid of it.
To make it even more effective, you could spritz on a little dusting spray. From One Crazy House.
Works like a charm! I know because that's me, dusting my TV.
Well, this will at least get the dust on the front *and* the back, which is more than the vacuum would do if you just ran it over the vent fronts. From Design Dazzle.
Basically, you use a saturated mop to get your floors wet, then squeeze out your mop, use it to soak up the dirty water (in no more than three swoops at a time), and squeeze that dirty water back into your bucket. Creekline House has the full tutorial.
Struggles of having long hair, made easier. From Rehana Du Jour.
Then vacuum up all the clumps. From CareaBearaSara.
This only really works for fabric-upholstered couches, not so much leather. From Popsugar.
You need two spray bottles for this: one filled with a clear dish soap + water dilution, the other filled with hydrogen peroxide + water. After coating the mattress in these sprays, you cover it with a thin layer of baking soda and let it dry overnight. A Piece of Rainbow has the full how-to.
The secret: two pillows facing each other in the washer means the load stays balanced. From The Happier Homemaker.
Wet the cloth with the solution, lay it over the stain, then press the iron over the cloth for a second or two. (If you have synthetic carpet, definitely use the lower heat settings on your iron, and test in an inconspicuous area first to make sure the heat doesn't melt the fibers.) From Creekline House.