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These 20 Hacks Will Forever Change How Your Clean Your House. They’re Genius.

Most of us hate cleaning. It’s time consuming, boring, and we’d rather be doing almost ANYTHING else. Just think about all of the wasted time in your life spent on making sure the coffee pot is cleaned out, or getting the water ring off the table. It’s really insane when you add it up.

Well, no more. We’ve got you covered with these 20 incredibly handy cleaning hacks that’ll get you finished in no time. Spend less time cleaning and more time binge-watching your favorite show on Netflix!

1.) Onion Grill Cleaner.

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Grab half a white onion and rub it across the grate of the hot grill using a fork. This will clean the grate, and even leave flavor for next time.

2.) Blender Cleaner.

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Fill a blender with warm water and a drop of dish soap, then turn it on and blend for a few seconds. Dump, rinse with clean water, and dry.

3.) Vacuum Up Vomit.

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Combine baking soda and water into a paste and spread over the vomit. Let it sit overnight and then you’ll be able to vacuum it all up the next day.

4.) Broken Glass Catcher.

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Stop picking up small glass shards with your bare hands. Press a piece of white bread all over the area to pick up even the tiniest pieces.

5.) Ceiling Fan Cleaner.

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Throw an old pillowcase around the fan blades and wipe from within. It should keep all the dust inside and be wayyy easy.

6.) Revitalize Leather Furniture.

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Buff worn leather furniture with shoe polish. Scrapes and scuffs will disappear.

7.) Dishwasher Deep Cleaner.

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Clean your dishwasher by running it on the highest temperature with a cup of vinegar on the top shelf. Then sprinkle some baking soda on the bottom and run it again. Now it’s CLEAN.

8.) Clean Your Mattress.

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Pour vodka into a spray bottle, spritz lightly across your mattress and leave it to air-dry. The alcohol will kill the odor causing bacteria.

9.) Bathtub Ring Remover.

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Cut a grapefruit in half and sprinkle it (and the tub) with salt. Now use the fruit as a scrubber and those rings will fade away.

10.) Destroy Water Rings.

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Soak up excess moisture with a towel, then blast it with a hair dryer while still damp, and they should disappear.

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These 23 Amazingly Easy Tricks Will Help You Remove Almost Any Stain

Stains are seriously annoying and at times, they seem impossible to clean.

Whether they’re plaguing our clothes or carpeting, we all wish that they would come out more easily and stop ruining our things. Well, luckily for you, there are a ton of awesome methods for removing practically any stain — and you can find them below.

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Get ready to become the ultimate master of stain removal.

1. Lemon juice removes rust stains from steak knives fast — just soak them in it for a few minutes.

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2. If you mix hydrogen peroxide with water and lemon essential oil, you’ll have an amazing carpet cleaner.

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3. Lemons are great for getting rid of hard water stains.

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4. Armpit stains don’t stand a chance against dishwasher detergent, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda.

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5. Lipstick stains are so obnoxious, but WD-40 scrubs them right out.

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6. Can’t get dried paint out of your carpet? Nail polish remover will do the trick!

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7. Use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to get tough blood stains out of fabric.

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8. Get rid of ink stains easily with glycerin (or hairspray) and laundry detergent.

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9. Now you don’t have to worry about your jeans rubbing up against your favorite purse, because makeup remover wipes will clean them quickly.

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10. At this point I’m convinced that hydrogen peroxide can fix any stain, because mixing it with some hand soap will easily clean grass-stained clothing, too.

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11. Coloring your hair is fun, but not when the dye gets all over the carpet — use liquid dishwasher detergent, white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and ammonia to get it clean again.

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12. Pets are awesome, but it’s so frustrating when they have accidents. Luckily, hydrogen peroxide and liquid dishwasher detergent can also remove those stains.

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13. Red wine seems impossible to clean out of your carpet, but it’s actually pretty simple with just a little salt.

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14. Don’t you hate when you spill nail polish all over? Well, don’t worry, because you can use your hairspray to make it look like nothing ever happened.

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15. You don’t have to freak out about your kids tracking in mud anymore because you can get rid of the stains with just a plastic knife, liquid dish soap, and laundry detergent.

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16. Baking soda works like magic to wipe the coffee stains from your favorite mug and make it look like new.

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17. Don’t throw away your grease-stained clothing — douse it in stain remover, baking soda, and hand soap, then scrub it down with a toothbrush.

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18. Hand sanitizer will remove permanent marker from your clothes in a pinch.

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19. I bet you didn’t know that you could get gum off of your clothing by freezing it.

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20. Chocolate stains are simple to take care of with your freezer and warm water.

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21. Ketchup stains on your clothes are no match for laundry detergent, white vinegar, and cold water.

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22. Hydrogen peroxide comes in handy yet again for grape juice stains — just pair it with some dish soap.

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23. All you need to clean those ice cream stains from your favorite shirt is to scoop, rinse, and blot!

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I had idea that it would be so easy to tackle so many stains! I can’t wait to add all of these to my cleaning routine.

When You See Why He Put His Oven Rack In The Bathtub, You’ll Want To Do The Same

I always dread the afternoon I set aside to clean my oven. The built-in cycle releases toxic fumes into my home, and I imagine it can’t be healthy for anyone who’s still inside while it’s running. But without it, how else do you get rid of the burnt-on bits from hundreds of meals? Well, all you really need is a bathtub, a towel, some dishwashing soap, and baking soda!

No toxic fumes or need to scrub for hours? This is the best cleaning hack ever!

15 Cleaning Tips Everyone With Hardwood Floors Needs To Know

Hardwood floors make an elegant statement in any home, but cleaning them is anything but pretty.

They scratch easily, dirt gets between the slats, and if you have pets, the smell from their messes is almost impossible to get rid of.

If you’re looking for a solution to one — or all — of your hardwood headaches, check out these simple tricks for cleaning, treating, and all-around saving your beautiful flooring.

1. Remove permanent marker from hardwood by spraying the spot with cologne!

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You can also get marker stains off with a little toothpaste.

2. Get rid of dents by wetting the spot and dampening a cloth or paper towel. Rub and iron over the cloth on the spot in a circular motion, checking after a minute or two on the progress.

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3. Get rid of creaky floors by dusting any noisy spots with baby powder.

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4. Get rid of urine stains — and their nasty smells — by spraying the area with hydrogen peroxide.

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5. Cut up an old wine cork and glue it to the bottom of your furniture. This will prevent scuffs and scratches when you move things around.

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6. Rub walnuts into small scratches and watch them disappear before your eyes.

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7. For more extensive marks, though, mix equal parts white vinegar with canola oil and rub it on the area.

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8. For an all-natural floor cleaner, brew a few black tea bags and wipe your floors down with a rag that’s damp with the tea. Here’s why it works.

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9. You can also make this DIY cleaner with just water, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and some dish soap.

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10. No matter how well you clean and polish your floors, they will start to fade. Bring them back to life by rubbing them down with some Old English lemon oil.

11. Literally erase scuff marks with the common school supply.

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12. Get rid of tape residue on your hardwood floors with a mix of two tablespoons of baking soda and a quarter to a half teaspoon of water.

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Spread the paste on the sticky area, let it dry, dampen a cloth with water and rub the spot clean.

13. Whatever you do, DON’T clean your hardwood floors with a soaking wet mop. A damp one with soap and water is better.

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14. If you notice hairline cracks in the wood, don’t panic. Floors expand and contract during winter and summer months. Wait until the problem solves itself in warmer weather or speed up the process with a humidifier.

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15. Finally, make your home a shoe-free zone. Have guests and family members check them at the door to prevent tracking dirt that then creates scratches and scuffs.

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Hardwood floors might require a bit more upkeep than laminate flooring or tiles, but they’re totally worth it. And with these tricks, it doesn’t seem like such a pain to clean them anymore!

27 Household Cleaning Tricks Every Parent Should Know

Living with kids is dirty business.

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1.) Onion Grill Cleaner.

2.) Blender Cleaner.

3.) Vacuum Up Vomit.

4.) Broken Glass Catcher.

5.) Ceiling Fan Cleaner.

6.) Revitalize Leather Furniture.

7.) Dishwasher Deep Cleaner.

8.) Clean Your Mattress.

9.) Bathtub Ring Remover.

10.) Destroy Water Rings.

George Foreman Grills are convenient. Except when it comes to cleaning them. Click next page below to see just how easy it CAN be.

Stains are seriously annoying and at times, they seem impossible to clean.

1. Lemon juice removes rust stains from steak knives fast — just soak them in it for a few minutes.

2. If you mix hydrogen peroxide with water and lemon essential oil, you’ll have an amazing carpet cleaner.

3. Lemons are great for getting rid of hard water stains.

4. Armpit stains don’t stand a chance against dishwasher detergent, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda.

5. Lipstick stains are so obnoxious, but WD-40 scrubs them right out.

6. Can’t get dried paint out of your carpet? Nail polish remover will do the trick!

7. Use baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to get tough blood stains out of fabric.

8. Get rid of ink stains easily with glycerin (or hairspray) and laundry detergent.

9. Now you don’t have to worry about your jeans rubbing up against your favorite purse, because makeup remover wipes will clean them quickly.

10. At this point I’m convinced that hydrogen peroxide can fix any stain, because mixing it with some hand soap will easily clean grass-stained clothing, too.

11. Coloring your hair is fun, but not when the dye gets all over the carpet — use liquid dishwasher detergent, white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and ammonia to get it clean again.

12. Pets are awesome, but it’s so frustrating when they have accidents. Luckily, hydrogen peroxide and liquid dishwasher detergent can also remove those stains.

13. Red wine seems impossible to clean out of your carpet, but it’s actually pretty simple with just a little salt.

14. Don’t you hate when you spill nail polish all over? Well, don’t worry, because you can use your hairspray to make it look like nothing ever happened.

15. You don’t have to freak out about your kids tracking in mud anymore because you can get rid of the stains with just a plastic knife, liquid dish soap, and laundry detergent.

16. Baking soda works like magic to wipe the coffee stains from your favorite mug and make it look like new.

17. Don’t throw away your grease-stained clothing — douse it in stain remover, baking soda, and hand soap, then scrub it down with a toothbrush.

18. Hand sanitizer will remove permanent marker from your clothes in a pinch.

19. I bet you didn’t know that you could get gum off of your clothing by freezing it.

20. Chocolate stains are simple to take care of with your freezer and warm water.

21. Ketchup stains on your clothes are no match for laundry detergent, white vinegar, and cold water.

22. Hydrogen peroxide comes in handy yet again for grape juice stains — just pair it with some dish soap.

23. All you need to clean those ice cream stains from your favorite shirt is to scoop, rinse, and blot!

I had idea that it would be so easy to tackle so many stains! I can’t wait to add all of these to my cleaning routine.

No toxic fumes or need to scrub for hours? This is the best cleaning hack ever!

Hardwood floors make an elegant statement in any home, but cleaning them is anything but pretty.

1. Remove permanent marker from hardwood by spraying the spot with cologne!

2. Get rid of dents by wetting the spot and dampening a cloth or paper towel. Rub and iron over the cloth on the spot in a circular motion, checking after a minute or two on the progress.

3. Get rid of creaky floors by dusting any noisy spots with baby powder.

4. Get rid of urine stains — and their nasty smells — by spraying the area with hydrogen peroxide.

5. Cut up an old wine cork and glue it to the bottom of your furniture. This will prevent scuffs and scratches when you move things around.

6. Rub walnuts into small scratches and watch them disappear before your eyes.

7. For more extensive marks, though, mix equal parts white vinegar with canola oil and rub it on the area.

8. For an all-natural floor cleaner, brew a few black tea bags and wipe your floors down with a rag that’s damp with the tea. Here’s why it works.

9. You can also make this DIY cleaner with just water, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and some dish soap.

10. No matter how well you clean and polish your floors, they will start to fade. Bring them back to life by rubbing them down with some Old English lemon oil.

11. Literally erase scuff marks with the common school supply.

12. Get rid of tape residue on your hardwood floors with a mix of two tablespoons of baking soda and a quarter to a half teaspoon of water.

13. Whatever you do, DON’T clean your hardwood floors with a soaking wet mop. A damp one with soap and water is better.

14. If you notice hairline cracks in the wood, don’t panic. Floors expand and contract during winter and summer months. Wait until the problem solves itself in warmer weather or speed up the process with a humidifier.

15. Finally, make your home a shoe-free zone. Have guests and family members check them at the door to prevent tracking dirt that then creates scratches and scuffs.

1. Get rid of carpet stains with just three ingredients.

2. A lint roller makes picking up glitter a snap — even glitter a vacuum can’t get up.

3. Remove your little Picasso’s crayon markings from the wall with WD-40.

4. WD-40 can also get crayon stains out of clothes.

5. Clean Lego bricks in your washing machine.

6. Baking soda is your friend when your kid throws up on something in the house.

7. Baking soda is also a key part of removing pee stains from a mattress.

8. Clean sippy cups with white vinegar to get rid of that stinky smell.

9. If your kid spills Kool-Aid onto your beautiful white carpet, you can get it up using dish soap, vinegar, and salt.

10. Keep stains from setting in when you’re away from home with Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover.

11. Picking up small toys is a snap using a dust pan.

12. Whip up a batch of “doll hairspray” (fabric softener and water) to detangle doll hair.

13. Get rid of pit stains on your teenager’s T-shirts by wetting the area with lemon juice, adding a tablespoon of salt, then rubbing the fabric between your fingers.

14. You can clean the backseat of your car’s upholstery with an easy DIY stain remover.

15. Keep your kids from making a mess all over the house with this clean-up hack.

16. Remove permanent marker from hardwood floors with a dab of toothpaste.

17. You can also use toothpaste to make your kid’s sneakers look as good as new.

18. Remove even the most stubborn marks with these magic erasers.

19. Get set-in baby food stains out of a onesie using Dawn, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda.

20. Clean your kids toys and a whole lot more in the dishwasher.

21. Some toys — especially stuffed animals — are hard to clean without ruining, but it is possible to give them a gentle surface cleaning with dish detergent, water, and paper towels.

22. If a stuffed animal needs more in-depth cleaning, however, you can put it in the washing machine.

23. If your kid gets gum on their cotton clothes you can get it off by putting the clothes in the freezer.

24. You can safely clean car seat straps using baby wipes.

25. Clean baseboards using dryer sheets.

26. Get crumbs out of even the most difficult nooks and crannies using this homemade slime.

27. Make outdoor toys look as good as new even if you don’t have a power washer.