18 NEW Cleaning Tips To Keep Your Home Incredibly Clean

18 NEW Cleaning Tips To Keep Your Home Incredibly Clean

Here at Expert Home Tips we love a good cleaning tip! We've got articles dedicated to making the cleaning chores as easy as possible with all kinds of secret tricks. Some have turned into trusted favourites, and while we all know we simply love vinegar for cleaning, I wanted to bring you some all NEW cleaning tips that you may have never heard of before.

Check out my list of cleaning tips and let me know in the comments section if you have discovered any never-been-heard-before hacks that you'd like to share with us! I'd love to hear from you.

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Easy cleaning tips for a spotless bathroom

1. Use the Spray & Sit method

Spray your cleaning solution evenly and lightly across the entire surface. Avoid the common mistake of spraying heavily in one area and wiping outward - this leads to areas getting missed out. Let the solution sit for five to seven minutes before getting to work, most people start immediately wiping but you want to give the solution sufficient time to start penetrating the surface and killing off the germs and bacteria. Do another task while you're waiting.

2. Remove stubborn mold with cotton balls

If you don't stay on top of mold it can really get ahead of you! At first sighting of the green/black stuff make sure you take action with this great little tip. It works on both sprinklings of mold and for particularly bad areas of accumulated mold in your grout too - just take some cotton wool balls and soak them in a strong bleach or specialist mold remover.

Line them around the affected areas and let them sit overnight. In the morning take a good scrubbing brush with bristles and after removing the cotton balls, scrub with force and the mold should dissolve and lift off.

3. The easiest way to clean your shower curtain

Clean Stripe Curtains in Bathroom
Shove it in the wash as they say!

It's easy to just bin a filthy shower curtain and replace it with a brand new one - plastic ones are ridiculously cheap - but why not make do by giving your shower curtain a deep clean. The easiest way to do this? Chuck it in the washing machine with a bunch of towels, to keep it from bunching, and a cup of white vinegar. Just remember NOT to put it in the dryer.

4. Your kitchen scrubber works better in the bathroom

They are designed for washing dishes, but with their long handles they are ideal for quick clean-ups in the bathroom too - you can even fill it up with bathroom cleaner or white vinegar. Just leave it on the side and ask family members to give the basin or shower a quick once over when they've finished in the bathroom.

Similarly, you'd be surprised at how many everyday household items can actually be used to organise your kitchen. Check out my article to find 16 genius ways to use everyday items in your kitchen.

Clever tips for a cleaner living room 

5. Freeze your candle votives to remove wax

With the influence of Hygge, we've learnt to embrace candles and tealights in 2016, but has anyone noticed how messy votives can quickly get? I found a great little trick from Martha Stewart on how to clean votives quickly and efficiently... stick them in the freezer for a few hours! The wax will begin to shrink enough to pop right off.

6. Keep your supplies close to hand - this is genius!

You know the saying... 'out of sight out of mind'? Well that totally relates to cleaning, if the supplies are under the kitchen sink you'll perhaps think twice before getting them out and cleaning. It seems more of an effort right? This little tip I found has actually revolutionised the way I tackle cleaning...

Keep various dusting cloths and multi-surface sprays around your home, for example, I like to keep a microfiber cloth in a drawer next to my TV stand. It makes it a lot easier to quickly dust or remove grubby marks upon spotting them and doesn't feel like I am actually cleaning. Funny how the mind works!

7. Explore your vacuum cleaning attachments

Hoover with several attachments
SO many attachments SO many cleaning possibilities.

The vacuum cleaner along with the washing machine and dryer are our most powerful cleaning tool and must be used to the max! If you're guilty of just using the vacuum itself and not exploring the attachments then make your New Year's resolution to use at least one or two of them when hoovering.

With a soft bristle attachment, you can clean the sofa, soft furnishings, dining chairs and even curtains. Use the narrow attachment to clean dust from windowsill, windows and the tiny crevices and corner of your floor.

TOP TIP: Should you dust or vacuum first? Find out the answer in our blog post. 

New cleaning tips for pet owners 

8. Baby wipes really are your best friend

Keep a packet of baby wipes by the front door so when you come back from a muddy walk you can quick grab the surface mud and dirt from your dog's paws. I also use unscented baby wipes on my dog's folds on his face to help keep them free from dirt and grime.

Check out my article for 38 more uses for baby wipes around the home.

9. Forget the lint roller... a duct-taped paint roller is what you need

Man using paint roller to lift pet hair
Lint roller? Pfft... you need one of these.

It's a classic cleaning tips for pet owners - remove pet hair with a lint roller. Have you noticed though that it's not really very efficient and you go through lint rollers like nobody's business? When you're tackling heavy shedding - my pug heavily moults all day every day - you need something more powerful...

The stickiness of duct tape make it perfect for lifting up large amount of dog hair in one go so make your own industrial lint roller by wrapping duct tape - sticky side up - around an old paint roller. You can use it sofas, in the car and on your clothes. I found this tip on The Family Handyman and have been using it ever since!

10. Double up on placements to keep feeding areas clean

Placemats beneath your pet's bowls can indeed keep them clean and it's certainly easier to give them a quick wipe down after feeding time, but if your pet is anything like mine then there'll be food on the walls too!

Take a second placemat and rest it against the wall too so you can prevent bits of food and water splattering on the walls. This tip made cleaning really easy and kept raw food out of the skirt boards.

Brilliant kitchen cleaning tips

11. Commit to a basic kitchen routine

Woman holding cleaning products
New Year, clean home.

Wiping down the surfaces, sweeping the floor in the evening and clearing the dishwasher or sink are four essentials jobs that will help your kitchen remain cleaner. Everyone want to wake up to a clean kitchen and an empty sink in the morning so make that your motivation not to procrastinate. Treating yourself to a glass of wine or a piece of dark chocolate at the end helps!

For more ways to make cleaning fun, or well, slightly more barely shall we say - make sure you check out Stephanie's 17 amazing ways to make cleaning easy.

12. Clean baked-on dishes with dryer sheets

Lasagnes and other baked dinners are delicious, granted, but the dishes can be a nightmare to clean. Instead of reaching for the scrubber, head to the laundry room and grab a couple of dryer sheets.

Fill the dish with warm water and add a dryer sheet before it leaving it to soak. When you return the food will come off with just a quick sponge and rinse.

There are some great alternatives to dryer sheets, too! Take a look. 

13. Clean greasy surfaces with... OIL!

You've heard of the expression 'fight fire with fire'... well, you can also fight oil with oil! If your kitchen surfaces have been left with a greasy film (I know mine was when I first moved into my home), squeeze a few drops of oil onto a kitchen towel and wipe it across the offending surface. The grease and grime should wipe off in just one go - who knew?

14. Double line your kitchen bin

This is more of a time-saving hack, but this tip will also help keep your bin cleaner for longer. Double lining your bin with black bags will save you time when you're changing the bins and help catch any spills or rogue bits of food and drips.

Genius cleaning tips for parents

15. Toothpaste removes colouring stains from wood

Toothpaste on a toothbrush
Toothpaste - cleans more than teeth...

Grab a tube of toothpaste when the kids have gone colouring crazy! Toothpaste will help erase any marker stains from wood when applied almost immediately, a very handy little trick when you need to act fast.

16. Use your hoover to clean toys

Inbetween regular deep cleans in the washing machine, you can use the attachments on your vacuum cleaner to hoover dust and dirt that has accumulated in your kids' cuddly toys and any other plush items like baby entertainment mats.

17. Wipe away wall doodles with baking soda

Got the next Picasso on your hands? Remove crayon from your walls by grabbing a damp sponge and sprinkling on some baking soda before scrubbing lightly at the doodles.

18. Put LEGO in the dishwasher

No parent has time to individually clean LEGO pieces! Put them into a laundry bag and put them into the dishwasher, it works a treat at removing germs and dirt. You'll be surprised at how many things you can clean in the dishwasher, make sure you check out my article for a long list.

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Anushka F

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A keen money-saver and fan of all things natural, Anushka enjoys making her own beauty products and is partial to a bit of crafting. Never short of a clever tip or two, she's always looking for new ways to make her money go even further.

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  1. Author Jo Jones on January 25, 2017 at 8:44 am

    I also use my Dyson attachment to vacuum out my handbag periodically & am amazed at the bits it clears.

    1. Author Anushka F on March 9, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Oh wow I've never thought to do that before. Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Author N on January 25, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Thanks it was great ideas. Wow

    1. Author Anushka F on March 9, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Thanks!

    Reply
  3. Author kevin beck on January 26, 2017 at 9:47 am

    great tips always clean bath and shower right away after spraying on cleaner will now leave it on surface for a while. i always clean cooker hood with cooking oil comes up a treat

    1. Author Anushka F on March 9, 2017 at 10:30 am

      Yes do dry the spray and wait method - it really made a difference to my chores! Thanks for the tip on the cooking oil.

    Reply
  4. Author William @ Flat Cleaning London on January 26, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    OMG tip #15 is a life saver. I've never thought that I can use toothpaste on wooden floors to remove colour stains, I will try it right now! Wish me luck, thank god the article is awesome!

    1. Author Anushka F on March 9, 2017 at 10:31 am

      Glad you like the article - good luck!

    Reply
  5. Author Sammy on February 20, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    Thanks for the spray and sit method, I never realized that the spray needed time to work before wiping off! I always spray and then wipe off right away, I will change this from now on.

    1. Author Anushka F on March 9, 2017 at 10:04 am

      Hi Sammy, it's a recent revelation to myself too! I used to instantly wipe off, but letting it sit for a while really does work!

    Reply
  6. Author Lilach on April 6, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    seen it just now, and shared it with my friends... it is just the time before the big cleaning holiday of the year.... I also found out that with mould you only need to spray on the surface and leave it and the mould then gone after a quick wash... And now I will wait after I spray to let the things set - so thank you for that tip.

    1. Author Stephanie C on April 10, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Hi Lilach. Thanks a lot for sharing my article - I'm so glad you enjoyed it all :)

    Reply
  7. Author Lesley owen on April 11, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    When you mentioned about spray on then leave for a few minutes I will try this I always spray then wipe of .Thank you for the tip

    1. Author Stephanie C on April 12, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Hi Lesley. I'm glad you found the tips useful! Thanks for stopping by :)

    Reply
  8. Author Bob@homesocool on June 20, 2017 at 8:25 am

    Hi there, I am really interested in your tips to give me for a healthier life style for my family.

    1. Author Stephanie C on June 21, 2017 at 9:12 am

      Hi Bob. Thanks a lot for your kind comments. I'm glad you're finding our tips useful!

    2. Author Bob@homesocool on June 22, 2017 at 2:50 am

      Sure, i will enjoy it all !

    Reply
  9. Author Rebecca on August 25, 2017 at 2:07 am

    These are great trick! Thanks for the help ?

    1. Author Stephanie C on August 25, 2017 at 12:14 pm

      Hi Rebecca. Thanks a lot for stopping by. We're glad you enjoyed the article :)

    Reply
  10. Author Alison Sibson on February 3, 2021 at 10:53 am

    Hi Just tried your tip for a home made Floor Cleaner published a week ago. It was excellent and got my kitchen floor really clean

    1. Author Joanne A on March 30, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      That's great to hear, Alison!

    Reply
  11. Author Angel Falls on September 27, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    I am very happy to get this tips really . Thank you

    1. Author Joanne A on September 27, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      You're welcome!

    Reply

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