Cleaning your baseboards, oven, and windows
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One of the most commonly neglected areas of any household are the baseboards. The small ledges that line every room might seem insignificant, but no room will look completely clean if the baseboards aren’t washed. According to HGTV, the best way to clean these surfaces is to first vacuum them to remove dirt and dust. If you don’t have a vacuum, try running a Swiffer duster or a small whisk broom along the baseboards instead. From there, wipe the surfaces down with a damp cloth, or a sponge and disinfectant.
In addition, many people don’t realize that they can and should clean their ovens. As reported by Cooker Solutions, ovens collect a buildup of spilled food, residue, and germs over time. If left uncleaned, they may not be as efficient and might even fail altogether. Fortunately, Kitchn states that you can easily clean your oven with a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar. Let the mix sit in the oven overnight. In the morning, use a cloth and a brush to scrub away dirt and residue. Lastly, cleaning your windows will immediately brighten your rooms. Good Housekeeping suggests doing so by first removing dirt and dust with a vacuum, brush, rag, or Swiffer duster. Then, spray the glass with a household cleaner or a homemade solution of water, white vinegar, and rubbing alcohol. A microfiber cloth or strong paper towels will help you remove dirt quickly.
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By Jenna Cartusciello/May 17, 2021 5:00 pm EST
Cleaning your baseboards, oven, and windows
One of the most commonly neglected areas of any household are the baseboards. The small ledges that line every room might seem insignificant, but no room will look completely clean if the baseboards aren’t washed. According to HGTV, the best way to clean these surfaces is to first vacuum them to remove dirt and dust. If you don’t have a vacuum, try running a Swiffer duster or a small whisk broom along the baseboards instead. From there, wipe the surfaces down with a damp cloth, or a sponge and disinfectant.
In addition, many people don’t realize that they can and should clean their ovens. As reported by Cooker Solutions, ovens collect a buildup of spilled food, residue, and germs over time. If left uncleaned, they may not be as efficient and might even fail altogether. Fortunately, Kitchn states that you can easily clean your oven with a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar. Let the mix sit in the oven overnight. In the morning, use a cloth and a brush to scrub away dirt and residue. Lastly, cleaning your windows will immediately brighten your rooms. Good Housekeeping suggests doing so by first removing dirt and dust with a vacuum, brush, rag, or Swiffer duster. Then, spray the glass with a household cleaner or a homemade solution of water, white vinegar, and rubbing alcohol. A microfiber cloth or strong paper towels will help you remove dirt quickly.
In addition, many people don’t realize that they can and should clean their ovens. As reported by Cooker Solutions, ovens collect a buildup of spilled food, residue, and germs over time. If left uncleaned, they may not be as efficient and might even fail altogether. Fortunately, Kitchn states that you can easily clean your oven with a mixture of baking soda and white vinegar. Let the mix sit in the oven overnight. In the morning, use a cloth and a brush to scrub away dirt and residue.
Lastly, cleaning your windows will immediately brighten your rooms. Good Housekeeping suggests doing so by first removing dirt and dust with a vacuum, brush, rag, or Swiffer duster. Then, spray the glass with a household cleaner or a homemade solution of water, white vinegar, and rubbing alcohol. A microfiber cloth or strong paper towels will help you remove dirt quickly.
