Brilliant Cleaning Tricks To Make Even The Hardest Items To Clean Sparkle

Ever looked forward to cleaning the house? We didn’t think so! But when it absolutely, positively has to be done – when your bathroom’s looking a little grubby, for instance – we’re here to help. These 40 incredible hacks will make sprucing up your home an absolute breeze. And you just won’t believe what you can do with a cardboard bathroom tissue roll...

40. Smarten up hairbrushes in the dishwasher

When’s the last time you cleaned your hairbrush? Yeah, it’s not exactly a must-do task. But – without wanting to be gross – think of all the grease and dirt that accumulates on your head. That’s being transferred onto your brushes. Eww! Luckily, there’s a super-quick way to sanitize your hair tools. Just pop them into the dishwasher. That way, they’ll come out fresh and looking almost as good as new.

39. Spruce up your cooking vent with boiling baking soda

You know you need to clean up spills and splatters from your stovetop, but have you ever looked up at your cleaning vent? That can get pretty dirty, too. And if your vent seems a little on the grubby side, then listen up: a quick dip into a bowl of hot water and baking soda should remove any caked-on grease.

38. Revitalize your mattress with baking soda

Pretty much no other piece of furniture gets more use than your bed. We do spend a third of our lives sleeping, after all! And even when there are sheets over your mattress, it needs to be cleaned every so often to keep it fresh. All you have to do is sprinkle some baking soda and essential oil onto the surface of the mattress before sucking the odor-neutralizing mix up with a vacuum. Simple!

37. Clean keyboards with Post-it notes

Be honest: how often do you eat over your keyboard? That’s okay, we won’t tell... The crumbs between the keys kinda give the game away, though, and they look pretty nasty to boot. But, yet again, there’s a simple solution – and it may even be within arm’s reach! Thanks to their sticky strips, Post-it notes can pick up any unwanted dirt, fluff and, yes, crumbs from the cracks.