{"id":11446,"date":"2018-04-09T10:10:18","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T10:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.cleanercleaner.co.uk\/?p=11446"},"modified":"2024-12-19T20:14:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T20:14:19","slug":"spring-cleaning-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Spring Cleaning Hacks To Transform Your Home [Infographic]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With spring just around the corner, it\u2019s now the perfect time of year to tackle all of those cleaning jobs you\u2019ve been putting off over the winter.<\/p>\n<p>And, to make your life just that little bit easier, we\u2019ve found 12 spring cleaning hacks to help you transform your home, from freshening your bedding to sanitising your microwave.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11447\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-spring-cleaning-hacks.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-spring-cleaning-hacks.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-spring-cleaning-hacks-171x500.jpg 171w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-spring-cleaning-hacks-768x2244.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-spring-cleaning-hacks-222x650.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1250px) 100vw, 1250px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fancy sharing our infographic?<br \/>\n<textarea style=\"width: 100%;\">&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/12-spring-cleaning-hacks.jpg&#8221;&gt;&lt;\/br&gt;An infographic by &lt;a href=&#8221;https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/carpet-cleaning-london\/&#8221;&gt;Cleaner Cleaner&lt;\/a&gt;<\/textarea><\/p>\n<h3><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11451\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cleaning-Hack-Cleaner-Cleaner-1.png\" alt=\"Cleaning Hacks - Cleaner Cleaner\" width=\"754\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cleaning-Hack-Cleaner-Cleaner-1.png 754w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cleaning-Hack-Cleaner-Cleaner-1-333x223.png 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#1_Clean_your_mirrors_with_shaving_foam\" >1. Clean your mirrors with shaving foam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#2_Keep_your_mattresses_fresh_with_baking_soda\" >2. Keep your mattresses fresh with baking soda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#3_Use_rubber_gloves_to_remove_pet_hair\" >3. Use rubber gloves to remove pet hair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#4_Steam_clean_your_microwave_to_help_remove_stubborn_stains\" >4. Steam clean your microwave to help remove stubborn stains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#5_Use_olive_oil_to_clean_stainless_steel\" >5. Use olive oil to clean stainless steel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#6_Sanitise_sponges_in_the_microwave\" >6. Sanitise sponges in the microwave<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#7_Use_dishwasher_tablets_to_kill_bacteria_in_your_washing_machine\" >7. Use dishwasher tablets to kill bacteria in your washing machine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#8_Use_your_dishwasher_for_so_much_more_than_just_dishes\" >8. Use your dishwasher for so much more than just dishes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#9_Clean_and_shine_your_hob_with_car_wax\" >9. Clean and shine your hob with car wax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#10_Make_your_house_smell_fresh_with_essential_oils_cinnamon_vanilla_essence\" >10. Make your house smell fresh with essential oils, cinnamon &amp; vanilla essence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#11_Remove_stubborn_water_rings_with_a_hairdryer_olive_oil\" >11. Remove stubborn water rings with a hairdryer &amp; olive oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-hacks\/#12_Clean_your_computer_keyboards_with_ear_buds\" >12. Clean your computer keyboards with ear buds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Clean_your_mirrors_with_shaving_foam\"><\/span>1. Clean your mirrors with shaving foam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shaving foam is a great hack for removing stubborn smears on mirrors and other glass. All you need to do is squirt a few dollops onto the surface and wipe with a cloth! The protective film this creates can also help to prevent your mirror from fogging up every time you shower.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Keep_your_mattresses_fresh_with_baking_soda\"><\/span><strong>2. Keep your mattresses fresh with baking soda<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/handyhouseguides.com\/cleaning\/diy\/how-to-clean-mattress-with-baking-soda\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Baking soda can keep your mattress fresh<\/a> and remove any nasty odours, by balancing out the pH levels of the mattress material. Sprinkle some all over your mattress and leave it for up to eight hours, before hoovering up the excess and enjoying your odour-free bedding!<\/p>\n<p>Check also: <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=15914&amp;action=edit\" aria-label=\"\u201cHow to Care for Your Mattress at Home\u201d (Edit)\">How to Care for Your Mattress at Home<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_rubber_gloves_to_remove_pet_hair\"><\/span><strong>3. Use rubber gloves to remove pet hair<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pet hair can be one of the most difficult things to remove around the house, but there is one way to remove it easily: rubber gloves. Don a pair of gloves and wipe down soft furnishings and carpets, with the fur sticking to the rubber. Then, wash your hands and the hair will unstuck.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/clean-home-pets\/\">What Are the Best Ways to Remove Pet Hair Off of Furniture and Carpets<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11452 size-full\" title=\"Spring Cleaning Hacks by cleaner cleaner\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cleaning-Hacks-Cleaner-Cleaner-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cleaning-Hacks-Cleaner-Cleaner-2.png 752w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cleaning-Hacks-Cleaner-Cleaner-2-333x249.png 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Steam_clean_your_microwave_to_help_remove_stubborn_stains\"><\/span><strong>4. Steam clean your microwave to help remove stubborn stains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got stubborn food stains on the inside of your microwave, you can make them much easier to remove by steaming them first. Fill a microwavable bowl with water, white vinegar and some essential oil before turning it on for five minutes. The stains will then be much easier to wipe away!<\/p>\n<p>Check also: <a class=\"row-title\" href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=92632&amp;action=edit\" aria-label=\"\u201cUltimate Guide on How to Clean a Heavily Soiled Oven\u201d (Edit)\">Ultimate Guide on How to Clean a Heavily Soiled Oven<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Use_olive_oil_to_clean_stainless_steel\"><\/span><strong>5. Use olive oil to clean stainless steel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another great hack for removing smears is to dab a small amount of olive oil onto a cloth, before wiping it over all your stainless steel. This will remove smears and fingerprints and can even give it a shinier finish (just remember to re-wipe the surface with a clean, dry towel or newspaper to remove any excess oil).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Sanitise_sponges_in_the_microwave\"><\/span><strong>6. Sanitise sponges in the microwave<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Rather than having to throw away all of your household sponges, you can sanitise them using your microwave. Pour some lemon juice into a bowl of water, soak the sponge in the solution and then microwave it for one minute, which will help kill any bacteria in the sponge.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/spring-cleaning-checklist\/\">The Ultimate Room-by-Room Spring Cleaning Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Use_dishwasher_tablets_to_kill_bacteria_in_your_washing_machine\"><\/span><strong>7. Use dishwasher tablets to kill bacteria in your washing machine<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dishwasher tablets are a great hack for maintaining the health of your washing machine. Every couple of months, place a tablet into the drawer of your washing machine and run an empty cycle at 60 degrees. This will help kill any bacteria in the drum and can also help to prevent limescale.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Use_your_dishwasher_for_so_much_more_than_just_dishes\"><\/span><strong>8. Use your dishwasher for so much more than just dishes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aside from washing the dishes, your dishwasher also has a great many different uses: place children\u2019s toys (without batteries) pet dishes, hair brushes and more into the dishwasher and run it in the usual way to clean them with minimal effort.<\/p>\n<p>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/blog\/often-clean-ultimate-cleaning-cheat-sheet\/\">How often should you clean?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Clean_and_shine_your_hob_with_car_wax\"><\/span><strong>9. Clean and shine your hob with car wax<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve used your regular techniques to scrub your hob and get rid of all the grime, apply a thin layer of car wax to the surface before buffing it off with a clean, dry towel. This will give it a much shinier finish, but also make wiping any future spills much easier.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11453\" src=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cleaning-Hacks-Cleaner-Cleaner-3.png\" alt=\"Cleaning Hacks by Cleaner Cleaner\" width=\"750\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cleaning-Hacks-Cleaner-Cleaner-3.png 750w, https:\/\/cleanercleaner.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Cleaning-Hacks-Cleaner-Cleaner-3-333x195.png 333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Make_your_house_smell_fresh_with_essential_oils_cinnamon_vanilla_essence\"><\/span><strong>10. Make your house smell fresh with essential oils, cinnamon &amp; vanilla essence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are lots of easy and cost-effective ways to make your house smell fresh across the board. For bathrooms, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil inside your loo roll to keep odours at bay. For any specific areas, sprinkle a few tablespoons of powdered cinnamon before hoovering it up, or for the whole house, bake a cup of vanilla essence in the oven for an hour.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Remove_stubborn_water_rings_with_a_hairdryer_olive_oil\"><\/span><strong>11. Remove stubborn water rings with a hairdryer &amp; olive oil<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If any of your surfaces have dreaded water rings as a result of someone not using a coaster, get rid of them easily with a hairdryer and some olive oil. Blast the water ring on high heat until it begins to disappear, before rubbing a bit of olive oil on the area once the mark has gone in order to recondition the wood.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Clean_your_computer_keyboards_with_ear_buds\"><\/span><strong>12. Clean your computer keyboards with ear buds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although most people tend to clean their keyboards with a cloth, it\u2019s much easier to do so with a cotton ear bud. Dip the ear bud into a solution of water and scent free soap before wiping it between all of the keys.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With spring just around the corner, it\u2019s now the perfect time of year to tackle all of those cleaning jobs you\u2019ve been putting off over the winter. 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