Even if you clean your home regularly, there are always hidden spots that escape your attention. Some are tucked away and easy to forget, while others seem like too much hassle. The truth is, deep cleaning doesn’t have to be exhausting. With these powerful cleaning hacks, you can tackle those neglected areas, save time, and enjoy a fresher, healthier home.
1. Clean Toilet Siphons Like a Pro Most people scrub their toilet bowls but ignore the siphons. Turn off the water supply, flush to empty the bowl, then seal each siphon with duct tape. Pour vinegar into the tank and flush so it fills the siphons. Leave it overnight, then remove the tape and restore the water supply for a spotless flush system.
2. Restore Porcelain Sink Shine Sprinkle baking soda evenly over the sink and scrub with a sponge. Add a splash of hydrogen peroxide to the sponge, scrub again, and let it sit for 20 minutes before rinsing for a sparkling finish.
3. Revive Electric Stove Burners Remove the burners, wipe with dish soap and a damp cloth, then apply a paste of baking soda and water. Let it sit for 20 minutes, scrub, rinse, and dry completely before reattaching.
4. Deep Clean Glass Cooktops Soak a rag in hot soapy water while sprinkling baking soda over the cooktop. Lay the damp rag over the baking soda for 15 minutes, scrub gently, and wipe clean with a dry cloth for a streak-free shine.
5. Freshen Up Fabric Couches Use a stiff brush to loosen dirt, sprinkle baking soda over the fabric, and leave it for 20 minutes before vacuuming. Treat stains with your preferred upholstery cleaner and let dry naturally.
6. Sanitize Brooms and Dustpans After sweeping, soak your broom in warm soapy water for an hour and let it air dry. Spray your dustpan with disinfectant after each use to prevent spreading germs.
7. DIY Area Rug Makeover Lay your rug on a flat outdoor surface, saturate with a hose, sprinkle laundry detergent (focusing on stains), scrub with a bristle brush, rinse thoroughly, and dry in the sun before rolling to remove excess water.
8. Wash Pillows for a Healthier Sleep Place two pillows in the washing machine with hot water, regular detergent, and one cup of bleach. Add an extra rinse cycle. Dry with clean tennis balls to restore fluffiness.
9. Dishwasher-Fresh Vent Covers Remove metal vent covers, wipe away dust, run them through a short water-only dishwasher cycle, towel dry immediately, and reinstall.
10. Sparkling Oven Doors Overnight Mix ¼ cup vinegar, ⅛ cup dish soap, and 2 cups hot water in a spray bottle. Spray the inside of the oven door, cover with baking soda, spray again, leave overnight, and wipe clean in the morning.
11. Remove Mildew Odor from Towels Wash smelly towels in hot water with 1 cup vinegar and no detergent. If odor remains, wash again with ½ cup baking soda. This strips away the buildup causing the smell.
12. Quick Window Track Cleaning Sprinkle baking soda into the tracks, pour vinegar, and let fizz for 10–15 minutes. Use a toothbrush, paper towels, and a butter knife wrapped in a cloth to remove grime with ease.
13. Effortless Dishwasher Refresh Place a cup of vinegar on the top rack, run a hot cycle, then sprinkle baking soda in the bottom and run another. This removes buildup and odors naturally.
