Kitchen
- Apply a little common salt to the inside of the freezer compartment to prevent the formation of ice crystals.
- To clean the clogged sink, mix a handful of sodium bi carbonate and one cup of vinegar and pour it into the wash basin followed by water.
- Put some table salt in your mixer and run it for a few seconds. Do this once in a month to keep your mixer blades sharp.
- Clean kitchen sink with a toothbrush while cleaning tough stains and grime around the corners of the sink.
- To clean a clogged tea strainer, heat it over a gas flame before cleaning it up post it cools down.
Floor,Ceilings & walls
- To remove oil or grease stains from a polished wood floor, add two tablespoons vinegar to half a liter of warm water and wipe.
- Avoid cleaning flooring tiles with harsh detergents or acids. These elements can rob the shine off your floor.
- Add a dash of detergent and disinfectant to the water to keep it germ free & spotless.
- For sparkling window panes and mirrors, rub them with a slice of lemon and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
- Wash ceilings before cleaning walls and floors to prevent dirt from falling onto them.
- To remove crayon marks from walls, wipe them with a cloth or sponge dampened with spirit.
Bathrooms
- To unclog the showerhead, dip it in a bowl of vinegar for 4 hours. The acid will help clear the dirt.
- Clean bathroom rods regularly and wipe clean with a dry soft cloth.
- Bathroom floors are vulnerable to moss growth. Sprinkle some bleaching powder and let it stay for 10 mins. Wash clean.
- Chemical toilet cleaners will ruin the finish of bath tubs; opt for non chemical based cleaners.
Glass and mirrors
- Rub the glass surface in a circular motion to remove all the spots.
- Clean the corners and edges with a cotton swab or a soft toothbrush.
- Finish off with a quick buff using newspaper, or an old cotton t-shirt/cloth diapers to polish the glass.
- Windows should be cleaned thoroughly from the inside as well as outside every few months or at least, twice a year.
