Here's One Thing To Clean In Each Room Of Your Home This Week

Get that infomercial "before and after" using things you already have.

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1. Dust the lampshades in your bedroom using a lint roller.

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Then wipe off any dust that's gathered on your bedside table. Read more here.

2. Soak your bathtub in vinegar and dish soap for an hour to make it bright white again.

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Here's exactly how to do it.

3. Wipe down the baseboards in your hallways with a fresh dryer sheet.

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It will dust them and help prevent dust buildup in the future — plus make your hallway smell like fresh laundry. Read more here.

4. Clean underneath your garbage disposal's splash guard using dish soap (to break up grease) and a toothbrush.

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Ew, gross, I know. Here's the full tutorial.

5. Scrub out any stains on your couch's cushions and pillows.

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Here's how to clean microfiber, and here's how to clean a natural-fabric couch.

6. Run white vinegar and hot water through your washer to get rid of any lingering mildew smells.

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The instructions are slightly different depending on your type of washer, so make sure to read them here.

7. Run your kid's plastic and rubber toys through the dishwasher.

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Just make sure not to put anything electronic in! And don't use the heat dry (otherwise you risk melting a beloved doll). Learn more about it here.