12 Unusual Cleaning Tips

Here are 12 interesting and unusual house cleaning tips, along with some products you can use for various cleaning activities:

1. Vodka for Odor Removal: Use vodka in a spray bottle to freshen up fabrics and remove odors from furniture and carpets. Let it dry, and the alcohol will evaporate, leaving no scent behind.
2. Lemon and Salt for Cutting Boards: To clean and disinfect cutting boards, cut a lemon in half, sprinkle salt on the surface, and scrub with the lemon halves. Rinse with water afterward.
3. Dryer Sheets for Baseboards: Rub a dryer sheet along your baseboards to help repel dust and keep them cleaner for longer.
4. Coffee Filters for Electronics: Use coffee filters to clean screens on TVs, monitors, and other electronic devices. They won’t leave lint or scratches.
5. Toothpaste for Jewelry: Gently scrub jewelry with a toothbrush and non-gel toothpaste to remove tarnish and restore shine.
6. Baking Soda and Vinegar for Drains: Pour baking soda down the drain, followed by vinegar. Let it fizz for a few minutes, then flush with hot water to clear clogs and eliminate odors.
7. White Bread for Broken Glass: Press a slice of white bread onto the area where glass shards may be to pick up tiny fragments you might have missed.
8. Dishwasher for Toys: Place plastic toys (without batteries) in a dishwasher with no detergent for a quick and thorough cleaning.
9. Rubber Gloves for Pet Hair: Put on damp rubber gloves and run your hands over furniture or carpets to easily pick up pet hair.
10. Mayonnaise for Water Stains: Apply a thin layer of mayonnaise to water stains on wood furniture, let it sit overnight, and wipe it off to remove the stain.
11. Alka-Seltzer for Toilet Bowls: Drop an Alka-Seltzer tablet in the toilet bowl, wait for it to dissolve, and give it a quick scrub to clean and deodorize.
12. Shaving Cream for Bathroom Mirrors: Apply shaving cream to bathroom mirrors, let it sit for a minute, and then wipe it off for a streak-free shine.

Remember to test these methods in inconspicuous areas before using them extensively, especially on delicate or valuable items, to ensure they won’t cause any damage.