Spring has already sprung, and you still haven’t started your cleaning, right? Well, here are a few helpful insider tips to make your to-do’s smidge easier, thanks to Home Improvement expert Danny Lipford.
Clothes Dryer. Remove and clean the dryer lint filter every time you dry a load of clothes. It’s also important to clean the vent pipe regularly to prevent dryer fires and to allow the dryer to work efficiently.
TV and Computer Screens. Don’t use window cleaner to clean to screens on TVs, computers, and other electronic devices. Instead, turn off and unplug the device, then use special LCD wipes or a microfiber cloth dampened with water.
Ceiling Fan Blades. A paint roller with an extension handle works great for cleaning the blades on a ceiling fan. Attach a dryer sheet to the paint roller with rubber bands, and use it to remove dust on top of the blades.
Kitchen Cabinets, Stovetops and Ranges. To clean cabinets, stovetops, and range hoods:
- Heat a damp sponge in a microwave for 20 seconds.
- spray citrus cleaner on the cabinets.
- Use the hot sponge to remove grease.
To clean the filter on a range hood filter, wash it in warm water and dishwashing soap, or run the filter in the dishwasher.
Refrigerator. Keep the gasket around your refrigerator clean so it seals well, and clean under the refrigerator using a vacuum attachment made from a cardboard gift wrap tube.
Sink and Countertop. Lemon and baking soda can be used to clean sinks and countertops naturally. Cut a lemon in half, apply baking soda, and use the lemon as a scrubber. The baking soda acts as a mild abrasive, while the acid in the lemon bleaches. You can also use lemon juice and crushed ice to clean a garbage disposal. Pour both in the disposal, turn on the water, and run the disposal.
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