25 Cleaning Tips That Will Quickly Advance Your House Cleaning Skills

An excellent cleaner is always willing to learn new cleaning techniques so they can improve and become more efficient. Here are some pro cleaning tips and tools to help you become a more advanced house cleaner.

1. The Magic Eraser Test 

A magic eraser is a great tool to use if you just cleaned your bathtub or sink and want to make sure it’s really clean. Simply, rub a clean magic eraser on the surface to see if any dirt rubs off or if the magic eraser remains clean. 

2. Fight Grease With Steamy Hot Water 

Cleaning the hood filters is an essential part of deep cleaning your kitchen. However, because there is always so much grease built up on the filters, cleaning them can be a difficult task. A degreaser and steaming hot water will accomplish a faster clean than simply scrubbing the filters. 

First, just boil water in a tea kettle. While the water is warming up, place the filters into the kitchen sink and spray them with the degreaser (or Dawn Powerwash). Next, once the water is steaming hot, pour it over the filters to rinse off all of the greases. Then, repeat these steps until the filters are clean. Be careful not to burn yourself with the hot water. 

3. Use A Corner Brush 

Crevices and hard-to-reach areas can be cleaned with corner brushes and detailing brushes. These types of brushes are also great for cleaning grout and tight areas around faucets. 

4. Steam Your Microwave 

Instead of scrubbing the hard stuck-on food inside of your microwave, try this technique. Take a microwave-safe glass bowl and heat a mixture of water, vinegar, and a few slices of lemon or lime. Heat this mixture in the microwave for five minutes. Then, let it cool down for 5 minutes before removing the bowl from the microwave. Now, everything should be easy to wipe clean. To purchase the Angry Mama like the one in the video below, click here.

5. Go Eye Level With Your Countertops 

The only way that you can see if your countertops are truly clean is to look at them from various angles to see if there are any crumbs on them. The best angle to determine their cleanliness is to look at them from an eye level. 

6. Zep Foaming Wall Cleaner 

If you have spots on your walls and doors but, a magic eraser won’t do, try using Zep Foaming Wall Cleaner instead. This foaming cleanser is very gentle on your paint however, it still pulls the dirt up and makes your walls, baseboards, and doors super easy to wipe clean. 

7. Don’t Clean Around Things, Remove Them 

The laziest cleaning technique you could ever demonstrate is cleaning around things instead of removing items so that you can properly clean under them. Remove items from surfaces, thoroughly clean the surface, and then, wipe off each item before neatly replacing them. 

8. Use Shower Drain Covers 

Weaved shower drain covers are a great way to prevent nasty clogged drains from hair that sheds in the shower. If you’ve ever had to pull a slimy glob of hair out of the drain or had a backed-up shower drain, then you should understand the importance of preventing these types of clogs. 

9. Use Acrylic Windowsill Covers 

Pet owners tend to have a hard time keeping windowsills in good shape because pets tend to be a little rough with these areas. Cats usually climb and sit on windowsills and dogs may scratch the windowsills with their nails, drool on the windowsills, and even chew on the windowsills. Acrylic Windowsill Covers create the perfect barrier to protect windowsills from becoming soiled and damaged.

10. Always Start From The Top 

The proper way to clean any area is to begin by dusting from high to low. Dust from the light fixtures and ceiling fans as you work your way down. Once the dust has all been brought down to the floor, proceed with wiping down the surfaces. 

11. Always Dust Mirrors First

The biggest mistake a lot of cleaners make is attempting to clean mirrors and windows without dusting them first. Dust tends to cling to mirrors so dusting them before wiping them with a glass cleaning cloth helps to create a nice streak-free shine. 

12. Use Glass Towels For Your Mirrors 

Glass Towels are the best way to clean mirrors because they do not leave lint or streaks on the mirror. Microfiber cloths tend to collect lint and make it difficult to create a flawless shine on the mirror. 

13. Use a Groove Brush On The Shower Track 

A groove brush, or even a toothbrush, is a great tool that can be used to clean the shower track. The shower track is typically a neglected area of the shower even though the shower track is prone to buildup, grime, and mildew. Spraying the shower track with a bathroom cleaning spray and scrubbing it with a small brush will help to eliminate the grime and smelly odor. 

14. Use Zep Grout Cleaner On Dirty Grout 

If you are tired of dull grout and want to make it look nice and clean again, Zep Grout Cleaner and Brightener is the perfect way to whiten dirty grout. Simply pour the solution onto the grout and then, gently scrub the grout with a detailing brush or toothbrush. Wipe the scrubbed area clean and then you should be able to see a noticeable difference in the grout coloring. 

15. Remove Toilet Seat For A Deeper Clean

No matter how clean you think your toilet is, it’s never truly clean if the toilet seat is not being removed or if the hinges that hold the toilet seat onto the commode are not being deeply cleaned. The joints and crevices of the toilet seat tend to collect urine over time and because this part o the toilet tends to be overlooked, this urine sits for weeks or even months before being cleaned off properly. This is not very sanitary so, deep cleaning your toilet monthly by removing the toilet seat would be the best way to prevent hidden buildup. 

I would highly recommend that you use special toilet seats that are easily removable.

16. Deep Clean Neglected Kitchen Areas 

Some people think their kitchen is clean however, many areas in the kitchen are constantly overlooked. Garbage disposals tend to build up grime over time and can create a kitchen odor. The ice dispenser on the refrigerator can accumulate dirt, grime, and even mold. The kickboard under the cabinets tends to collect dirt, dust, and cobwebs. 

Furthermore, trash bins tend to be neglected because many people take out the trash and replace the trash bag lining without wiping out and sanitizing the trash receptacle. Not to mention, the hood of the stove and its surrounding areas also tend to be neglected and the grease buildup becomes harder to clean over time because layers and layers of thick grease accumulate over time. Paying closer attention to these areas when you deep clean your kitchen helps to ensure that your kitchen is truly clean. 

17. Use a Blacklight From Amazon  

A UV light or black light can help you see what areas of the bathroom are contaminated. These lights reveal what parts of the bathroom have urine and/or other contaminants so that you will know what areas of the bathroom need to be thoroughly cleaned. Having this light tool can help you clean the bathroom until the light confirms that the bathroom is truly clean.

18. Use Stamps To Seal Toilet Paper 

Michaels is an arts and crafts store that has many neat items that enhance creativity. One of our favorite items that Michaels has available for purchase are stamps. You can use these stamps to seal toilet paper rolls to create an aesthetic look in the bathroom. Choose between many cute stamp shapes and styles to add an extra touch to the bathroom. 

An alternative method to seal and stamp toilet paper is to use the faucet. Clean the faucet spout and run the water for a few seconds. Then, fold a triangle on the end of the toilet paper roll and press it against the dampened faucet spout. Hold it for a few seconds and there you go! A nice little seal. 

19. Vacuum Long Hair With A Hose 

The hose of the vacuum can be used instead of the brush roll if you are having difficulty sweeping and vacuuming hair from hard floors. The hose of the vacuum tends to have more suction than the base of the vacuum. 

20. Spray Shower 2 Hours Before Cleaning 

If you have to clean a shower that has excessive mold and mildew build-up, spraying a mold treatment spray like Clorox Plus Tilex in the shower and allowing the solution to marinate for a couple of hours is a good way to pre-treat the shower so that it is easier to clean. It is important to wait for a minimum of two hours because this will help the fumes circulate out of the bathroom before you begin scrubbing down the shower. 

21. Add Dawn Powerwash to Your Cleaning Caddy

You should add Dawn Powerwash to your cleaning caddy because it boosts the cleaning power of anything you are trying to clean. Dawn Powerwash is great for cutting grease in the kitchen or even cleaning porcelain surfaces in the bathroom, like the bathroom sink and shower tile. Dawn powerwash is an efficient way to add dish soap to your cleaning routine and has a multitude of uses. 

22. Essential Pet Hair Cleaning Tools

Maintaining pet hair is a very tedious task and the process could be so much easier by keeping these must-have tools on hand. The Shark Vertex Vacuum has the best suction and is one of the best vacuums for sucking up pet hair. In addition to this, Swiffer Dusters are very important because pet dander and fur tend to float in the air and land on surfaces along with dust. Dusting a couple of times a week is very important when it comes to tackling pet hair and dander. 

Furthermore, because the pet hair and dander are floating in the air, an air purifier is a great way to filter the air and reduce allergens and dust. When it comes to reducing pet hair, layers of defense are the best approach. With that said, it is also handy to keep a good lint roller on hand to help remove pet hair from clothing and furniture. 

23. Stop Overlooking Doors, Light Switches, and Doorknobs 

Despite being some of the most touched surfaces in a house, doors, light switches, and doorknobs are constantly overlooked when cleaning. Cleaning everything else but these surfaces is counterproductive because touching a dirty light switch or doorknob can recontaminate clean surfaces. Remember to sanitize any handles and switches in the home and to dust and wipe down doors every once in a while. 

24. Handwash Bathroom Floors For A Deeper Clean 

Simply mopping the bathroom floor is not enough because there is usually a lot of grime on the floor and area around and behind the toilet. The best practice to properly clean the bathroom floors is to wipe the area around the toilet with a disposable cloth or paper towel. Then, hand wash that portion of the floor to make sure the floor area is properly cleaned because urine tends to spatter and grime builds up in these areas of the bathroom. Remember, the blacklight tool that we mentioned earlier in this article can help to confirm that everything is truly clean. 

25. Properly Clean Dirty Bathtub’s Nonslip Material 

The nonslip material in some bathtubs makes it difficult to thoroughly clean the tub. The best way to clean a bathtub with nonslip material is to clean it with an abrasive cleanser, a scrub brush, and a Scrub Daddy Power Scrub Sponge. Cleansers like Comet, Scrub Daddy Power Paste are all good cleaning agents to use because the gentle abrasiveness of these cleansers helps to scrub this hard-to-clean area to perfection. 

Conclusion

The tips, tools, and techniques I have provided here are hopefully helpful to you. Amazon sells most of the items mentioned in this article. Order these items and try these cleaning techniques yourself. You’ll be amazed at the sparkling results. 

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