14 most ingenious ideas for cleaning hard-to-reach areas
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Keeping the hard-to-reach places free of dirt and dust looks like a lost battle in advance.
But we refuse to give up, so we have compiled a list of the most effective tips and tricks to help you keep your home as clean as possible.
Cleaning the window blinds
One way to clean window blinds is to take a damp cloth and wrap it around forceps and close it with rubber bands. By the way, this trick is used by professional cleaners.
Vacuum clean window frames
A wonderful way to clean the window frame is to use a roll of toilet paper at the nozzle end of the vacuum cleaner. Made of soft cardboard, you can design the toilet paper roll to fit any frame or opening.
Cleaning hard-to-reach places in the car
To clean the inside of the car, use an ear stick and clean the dirt from hard-to-reach places.
Keyboard cleaning
Use this method when sitting at an office desk. Fold a sticky note in half so that the sticky part is facing out, then move it between the keys to collect all the dust and crumbs.
Keeping the mattress dust-free
Sprinkle some baking soda powder on the mattress until a thin layer is formed. Wait 10 minutes, then vacuum everything.
Removing stubborn water stains from the tap
Just use an old toothbrush and some baking soda
Cleaning the knife stand
Fill the sink with warm soapy water, and dip the knife stand inside them. Let the stand sit for about 10 minutes and then wipe with a sponge.
Cleaning lampshades
Keep your cloth lampshades dust-free with a sticky roller that you would normally use to remove pet fur from sofas.
Cleaning hard-to-reach places in the shower
Spread a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda on the dirty areas. Let it sit for 5 minutes then rub with an abrasive cleaning pad.
Cleaning the shower head
Mix 1/3 cup baking soda with 1 cup vinegar. Fill a plastic bag with the liquid, and wrap it around the shower head. Use a thread to tie the bag so it will not fall. Leave for 2-3 hours.
Cleaning air conditioner's ventas
Wrap a damp towel dipped in cleaning fluid around a knife, and pass between the vents. The results will surprise you.
Cleaning the shower curtain
Washing the shower curtain in the washing machine is a quick way to make it look new and clean. Don't forget to wrap the curtain in a few towels to make sure it is not ruined.
Removing stains from linoleum floor
\;Use a regular pencil eraser to remove dark stains from the linoleum floor.
Bottle cleaning