Cleaning Tips & Ideas
1 | ““Use vacuum attachments to clean the dryer lint trap once a week. This will keep lint from accumulating, save energy and dry your clothes faster.” – Scott Nestel, Wentzville, Mo. |
2 | “Foam action bathroom cleaner is the easiest way to tackle grease, grime and fingerprints off of painted doorframes and Formica cabinets.”– Terri Huber, Alto, Mich. |
3 | “Clean the microwave by putting two cups of water with one tablespoon of lemon juice in the microwave for five minutes on high. Let it set for two minutes and then wipe down the inside with a damp sponge.” – Karen Fisk, East Granby, Conn. |
4 | “Dip Q-tips in bleach or water to get hard-to-reach areas around faucets or the corners of the windows.” – Anna-Marie Fitch, Howell, Mich. |
5 | “Start at the top and work your way to the bottom and use newspaper to clean glass without streaking.” – Melissa Mihal, Valparaiso, Ind. |
6 | “Use commercials as cleaning time and challenge yourself to see how much you can get done in between. It’s all about speed.” – Candace Hanson, Hope, Ark. |
7 | “Make cleaning fun and get the kids involved. Make it a game to engage the kids and they will drop anything to help out.” – Sara Brown, Rexburg, Idaho |
8 | “To make cleaning fun, wear a walkman or put on a CD and dance while you clean. Don’t forget to have the right tools, it will help you get the job done right.” – Juana Bane, Summerville, S.C. |
9 | “Enlist help from the kids and make a ‘chore of the day.’ We use Monday for dusting and Tuesday for vacuuming.” – Nichole Branjord, Elk River, Minn. |
10 | “When cleaning, put on HGTV to get decorating and home ideas at the same time.” – Christine Riley, Boiling Springs, Pa. |
