12 Cleaning Hacks to Make Your Life Easier

Foolproof hacks to save you time, money, and a hassle!

7. Clean pots and pans with this foolproof combo.

Ever feel hopeless scrubbing away at those pesky rust stains from burnt pots and pans? Vinegar and baking soda will put an end to your troubles. Simply add a 50/50 mixture of vinegar and hot water to your dish-ware followed by a few tablespoons of baking soda. Allow the fizzing solution to hang out for a bit before scrubbing at the icky leftovers, which should disappear easily and painlessly at this time.

8. Make crumbs disappear with tape.

Too lazy to break out the broom and dustpan to remove crumbs? Good ole’ duct tape will do the trick. Just stick the tape to the floor, pull it away, and voila! Your crumbs have disappeared. As a rule of thumb, instead of constantly peeling away at the roll for new tape, you can use the same piece multiple times. Too easy!

9. Freshen up your bathroom with a drop of essential oil.

For a brilliant way to keep your bathroom smelling pleasant as ever, put a couple drops of your favorite essential oil on the inside of your toilet paper roll. The faint, lovely aroma will linger without dispersing or smelling too intense.

Essential oils are seriously trending, for these naturally savvy items offer countless benefits. Learn more about the countless powers and uses for essential oils by checking out Your Guide to Essential Oils

10. Eliminate rust with lemon and salt.

Instead of opting for chemical-laden detergent products, say good riddance to rust with these ordinary household items instead! Lemon and salt form a killer cleaning combo thanks to their acidic and exfoliating powers. Simply dip half of a lemon into some table salt and vigorously rub fruit over the problem area. That stubborn rust will disappear before you know it!

11. Use white vinegar as fabric softener.

Why waste money on pricy fabric softener brands when vinegar works just as well? This powerful, versatile fluid will soften up your clothes while removing any remaining detergent and preventing colors from leeching. Add a fourth of a cup to your final rinse cycle and be prepared to notice a softer, silkier difference!

12. Say buh-bye to smudges and smears with wax paper.

Chrome fixtures like faucets accumulate smudges and fingerprints super easily. Simply break out some wax paper and rub it over these fixtures for a shiny, smear-free finish!

If these awesome cleaning hacks saved you time and money and you’re hungry for more, check out these 5 Natural Home Remedies for Common Pet Problems or 9 Ways to Spring Clean your Life. You’re welcome!

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Ellie Krasner

Ellie is a full-time violinist living in Las Vegas, and a writer with an insatiable appetite for clean eating and fitness! She is a graduate of Binghamton University with degrees in English literature and violin, and loves investigating the world of healthy living.

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