30+ Time And Money Savers Cleaning Hacks That Actually Work

We all spend endless hours cleaning our houses, time that could be spent on various other, more enjoyable pursuits. The job appears never-ending, and as soon as we finish our cleaning responsibilities, the first ones we end are ready to be cleaned again, which is especially difficult when children are in the house. Many tips and methods may be used using items you already have at home, saving you the trip to the store for cleaning products. These 30+ amazing cleaning hacks will save you time and money.

Use a Seam Ripper on Your Vacuum

The vacuum cleaner itself may be one of the most difficult things to clean. Hair from what appears to be 500 people is hanging on the roller. Try to resist the desire to toss it out right away and calmly gather your sewing supplies.

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Go ahead and cut through the hair with a seam ripper Take the edge and pull all of the hair out of the tool with the sharp tool below the hairs. A seam ripper allows you to swiftly and easily remove all of the built-up hair without damaging the appliance. It’s far more convenient than pulling hair out with your hands or using scissors. Push the seam ripper forward with its long, pointed tip into the clumps of hair. The tool’s sharp, curved edge will cut through the clusters like thread, releasing the strands so you can simply grab and yank them free. A seam ripper is ideal for tangled vacuum hairs because of its thin “blade” and slim size. It effortlessly fits into the nooks and crannies of any vacuum, and the handle is long enough to protect your fingers from the detangling process.

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Use A Lint Roller on Lamps

Lampshades collect dust and filth, which could pose a fire hazard depending on how hot the bulb the lampshade protects generates. Not to mention the fact that dust is a major allergy trigger to some people.

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A lint roller is an effective way to clean your lampshade. Roll the roller along the top, bottom, inside, and outside of the edges. A lint roller may clean any type of bag, including a purse, briefcase, suitcase, gym bag, carry-on, luggage, or backpack. Simply unload the contents and clean the sides and bottom of any bag with a clean sheet of lint roller adhesive paper. It can also be used to remove glitter. Getting rid of pesky sparkles from Christmas decor, costumes, or crafts is typically a nuisance. Grab the lint roller the next time you’re faced with this problem and zip those shiny bits right up off carpets, desks, and even skin.

Keep Your Shoes Fresh

Simply spraying rubbing alcohol on and inside the shoes will eradicate odors. You may dilute it with water and put it in a spray bottle to spritz your shoes if the stench starts to build up.

White shoes are beautiful and fashionable, but they’re difficult to keep clean, especially in big cities. Wipe the shoe down with a cotton ball and a drop of rubbing alcohol; the shoe will be spotless and fresh as new. Baking soda will never be defeated by a stinky sneaker. Sprinkle soda liberally in the troublesome lace-up and leave overnight. In the morning, empty the powder. (However, be cautious when using baking soda on leather shoes; repeated applications can cause them to dry out.) Fill the toes of old socks with two tablespoons of baking soda and tie them up in a knot to produce your own reusable “odor eaters” shoe deodorizer. Before going to bed, stuff the socks into each shoe. In the morning, take off your socks and breathe easier.

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Dry Clothes Faster

How many times have you needed a piece of clothing that was wet? You hurriedly put it in the dryer, but even that took too long.

There’s a smart trick for speeding up the drying process that makes perfect sense. Just place a dry towel in with the wet items, and the dry towel will absorb any excess moisture. How much time could we have saved if we had known about this technique earlier! Choose the fastest spin cycle on your washing machine if you need to dry garments rapidly. Whether you’re drying clothes on the line or inside on a clothes rack, draining as much water as possible before hanging them up will dramatically reduce drying time. Another quick way to dry clothes with a towel is to cover the towel with white tissue paper and place it on a clean surface. Place the item to be dried flat and cover it with additional tissue paper. Now firmly coil the towel and set aside for five minutes: the super-absorbent tissue paper should help speed up the drying process.