Are you one of those people that really enjoy cleaning?

Lucky you.

For the rest of us, cleaning is a chore we’d rather forget about, even with all the cleaning tricks! But the effects of having a clean, tidy, and organized home cannot be debated.

Sometimes those stubborn messes just won’t budge, though, making your cleaning routine difficult and discouraging. Or the mess is so overwhelming that you don’t know where to begin!

If you’re having trouble with some spots in your house or you’re hosting a last-minute get-together, here are a few cleaning tricks to get your house sparkling in no time.

Use Homemade Cleaners

Homemade cleaners can be created with products you probably already have in your closets or pantries. They are a standard household tip.

The most popular type of homemade cleaners consists of baking soda, vinegar, lemon, essential oils, hydrogen peroxide, or dishwashing soap. The acid in vinegar can kill viruses, and hydrogen peroxide can kill bacteria.

To make your own cleaner, you’ll need some measuring items, a spray bottle, water, and your chosen products from above. With homemade cleaners, you can save money and use them to clean just about every inch of your home, even hardwood floors.

Start Cleaning From Top to Bottom

Cleaning from top to bottom ensure that every nook and cranny of your house is free of dust and dirt.

For example, when you begin cleaning the fan, ceiling fixtures or dust and cobwebs from the ceiling, some dust particles are bound to fall to the floor or other furniture. As you continue to clean, you sweep, dust, or vacuum the particles that fell, without having to worry to return to higher surfaces.

The last step in your cleaning routine should be the floors.

Clean Your Microwave

Microwaves are awkward to clean, due to their boxy shape or size. If your microwave hasn’t been cleaned in ages, it likely coated in hard food particles.

The best way to remove them is by using steam or vinegar.

Fill a glass bowl with two cups of water and two tablespoons of vinegar. Insert a toothpick or other wooden object in the water/vinegar mixture to keep it from boiling over

Place the bowl in the microwave and set for 5 minutes, depending on the strength of your microwave. When the timer is finished, wait 2-3 minutes before opening the door and wiping down the mess with a sponge.

Use Magic Erasers

Magic erasers can be used on so many surfaces of your home and they’re incredibly easy to use. They devour grime, grease, dirt, crayons, caked-on food, and more quickly. Just add water to the sponge and watch stains and fingerprints disappear.

Be sure to read the back of the box for directions and which surfaces you should avoid with Magic Erasers.

Conquer Your Clutter

It’s a fact — clutter makes people anxious.

Of all the cleaning tips and tricks, taming the clutter dominates.

The best way to manage clutter is to not let it spin out of control. However, if you need a quick pick-up, grab a bag or basket and sweep around the room picking up all the clutter and putting it in your bag. Then transfer it to its proper place in the home.

This tip helps you manage the clutter quickly and efficiently.

Cleaning It Up

Cleaning can sometimes be a tough job, but it must get done! With these 5 cleaning tricks, you can get cleaned up fast, and enjoy what you love doing more!

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