Cleaning Tips
Cleaning tips from our experts for beginners, professionals and everyone in between.
RESTORE YOUR SHOWER PRESSURE.
Unclog your shower head by mixing equal parts white vinegar and water and pouring it into a plastic bag. Tie the bag around the shower head to immerse the holes in the solution and secure with a twist tie. Let it soak for up to an hour, then remove and wipe away the loosened deposits.
FIGHT PET STINK.
Deodorize the soft, cushy places around your house — including the dog bed — by sprinkling surfaces with baking soda, letting it sit for 15 minutes, and then vacuuming it up.
MAKE YOUR CLEANING PRODUCTS
Many DIY recipes are available online for all-purpose cleaners, dish soap, and more. Making your cleaning products is a great way to reduce packaging waste and save money. For example, you can make an all-purpose cleaner by mixing equal parts of water and vinegar. You can also make a window cleaner by mixing one part of water with one part of rubbing alcohol. These cleaners are often just as effective as store-bought cleaners, but they are much cheaper to make.
SHINE PLANTS WITH MAYO.
Take a tip from professional florists: Clean dusty potted plants with some mild soap and water, then use a paper towel to rub a drop of mayo into the tops of leaves to make them extra vibrant. Just one of mayo's many strange uses out of the kitchen.