Here are some cleaning tricks that you can start right away to reduce your cleaning time so you can spend the time with your loved ones.

Microwave

Looking for an easy way how to clean inside your microwave? All you have to do is put four pieces of lemon in a glass bowl filled with water and heat in the microwave until the water evaporates for about 1 to 2 minutes. When finished, carefully remove the glass bowl with gloves and wipe the microwave with a clean damp cloth. Done! Your microwave is like new again!

Kitchen Sink

Here's an easy way how to clean your kitchen sink immediately after cleaning the microwave. Take the lemon pieces that were in the boiling water and squeeze the juice out of them directly into the sink. Sprinkle a little baking soda, pour a tablespoon of white vinegar and clean the sink. When finished, rinse the sink with water and enjoy its shine.

Vacuuming

You probably vacuum your whole house every week. Here's a hot tip: put the vacuum cleaner in a different room every night, and when you wake up in the morning, vacuum the room, comfortably while your water for your morning coffee is heating up ;) It won't take you much time, but it will actually save you time later in the week.

Another alternative is “fair switching”. Ask the person who spends the most time in the room to vacuum it for you.

Mirrors

Did you run out of the mirror cleaner and don't feel like going to the store to get one? There is a simple solution for you! All you have to do is to squeeze  piece of lemon to the warm water. Soak a cloth in the prepared mixture and wipe the mirrors with it. Then wipe them down with dry cloth.

Pretty good, isn't it?

Air freshener

Don't you have any fresheners or essential oils on hand to freshen your home with? Not a problem! Instead, cut three lemons in half and place them in a pot filled with water and bring  to a boil, then simmer for a while and  fill your home with a fresh citrus scent.

Bonus tip: When the water cools down to a lower temperature, you can soak the cloth in lemon water and use it to clean the kitchen counter. Great, isn't it?

You may have noticed that many of these tricks use lemon. This is mainly because lemon is not only a great detergent but also an effective disinfectant that is able to kill most of the bacteria. As it is a purely natural, it is ideal for use in both the kitchen and the bathroom.

Whether you like visit at your home or not, there are some things you should do to prepare for the "big day." Although your home may never be completely clean and tidy, there are a few simple and quick tips to give you the look of cleanliness for a few hours!

Trick #1: Bathroom

Even if you personally don't mind having an almost empty soap bottle in the bathroom, a visit can give the impression that you are lazy. So to give the impression that you have your household firmly in your hands, replace all almost empty hygiene items such as bottles of soap or toilet paper before they arrive. Not only your father-in-law will be amazed but  you  don’t have to worry about the cleaning even after they leave! If you also have a small bin in the bathroom, make sure you empty it. A full bin really disrupt the clean look of the bathroom you've been trying to do. Refilled soap, toilet paper and empty bin gives your bathroom a clean and well-arranged look that your mother-in-law will surely appreciate!

Trick #2: Smell

Maybe you have a cat, maybe you have a dog ... or maybe your home just doesn't smell the best. Even if your home doesn't smell completely bad, it's time to pull out any scented candles or oil fresheners that you've put away. Why? Because the smell and air in your home is the first thing your visit will notice.

Refrain from mixing scents. Instead, stick to those that are light, seasonal, and generally popular. So yes, cinnamon won't do it. In addition, if you want to add a touch to the overall scent and aesthetics of your home, strategically place aromatic flowers near the entrance or on a table. Not only will your mother-in-law surely appreciate them as a decoration, but  you will also have a nice flowers for next week!

Trick #3: The kitchen

When it comes to cleaning the kitchen, you don't have to spend hours to get it clean.  Especially if you don't have a time. Instead, you should focus on a short list of key areas. Pay more attention to surfaces that accumulate the most fingerprints and dust (eg: fridge, handles, and the table). Just take a disinfectant or cleaner and simply remove stains or prints!

Also make sure that the kitchen sink is clean and there are no dirty dishes in it. Whether the dishes are clean or dirty, having them in the sink or drip tray makes your kitchen look cluttered - especially if you live in an apartment. So wash all dishes or load them in the dishwasher. However, if you do not have time to wash them or load them in the dishwasher, hide the dirty dishes in the cupboard, at least during your father-in-law visit. They won't know the difference, but they will see that your kitchen looks clean and tidy!

Trick #4: General mess

Mess can be a problem, especially if you are a maximalist. However, there is a lightning-fast way to clean up the mess before the visit arrives. You have two options.

The first option: arranging the mess. For example, store all your loose books together in one place, line up all the scattered shoes, throw all the pencils and pens into the cup - and create a pretty tidy house!

Option number two: Hide it! Yes, you read that correctly. Put all the unwanted objects causing the mess in empty drawers and  cabinets .  The  house  is immediately "tidy"! When the "big day" comes, you can enjoy your mother-in-law visit.

Not everyone considers cleaning a fun activity and doesn't want to get too involved. Nevertheless, if we want to live in a clean and healthy environment for us and our loved ones, we must clean our houses even we don’t like to do it. We also need to understand that there is cleaning and then effective cleaning. What if you do something wrong all the time? In this article, we have written for you a list of the most common cleaning mistakes that can do more harm than good.

Dirty dishes sponge

Although sponges effectively remove grease and dirt from dishes, they are considered one of the dirtiest items in your house and also absorb harmful pathogens. However, this does not mean that you have to replace the sponge after one use. Avoid spreading harmful pathogens by cleaning it regularly. Disinfect the sponge by placing it in the microwave for 30 seconds. It will be then clean enough to change it only once a month.

Crowded dishwasher

Who wants to fill the dishwasher twice? Maximizing the capacity of the appliance by stacking too much dishes and tools in the basket is the worst thing you can do. This can affect the dishwasher's ability to cover all dishes with soap and water. As a result, dirty dishes never will be clean!

Neglect of busy places

Some of the areas in your home or office that you touch the most (door handles, light switches, taps, or elevator buttons) certainly are the most contaminated with bacteria. Do not neglect this fact and disinfect them daily to prevent the spread of diseases!

Using the same cloth for everything

Two words - cross contamination. When cleaning, don't make the mistake of using one cloth to clean surfaces, dishes and even to dry your hands. Bacteria from individual surfaces easily gets on your hands or the other way round. Try to learn a color-coding system, using a microfiber cloth of a different color on each surface. Microfiber cloths are made to trap 99% of dirt and bacteria.

Using a duster

Bad news. Instead of getting rid of dust, the duster only transfers it from one surface to another and it gets in the air. The best material to use is a microfiber cloth. Its synthetic fiber attract all dust like a magnet.

Cleaning is a good and very important activity, but if you do it wrong, it can quickly turn from positive to negative, which will take you more time, money and effort to fix it. Avoiding these cleaning mistakes will save you time and money.

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How to clean your house after illness? You or someone you live with has caught a cold or flu. It is important to capture the spread of the bacteria or virus with a list of the clean-up activities you need to do after the illness. You don't want your loved ones to suffer the same as you did for the last couple of days. So, when your home is attacked by unwanted bacteria, it's time to pull out a bucket some cleaning products and get started!

Bedroom cleaning

When you are sick, all you do is lying  in the bed. The problem is that the bedroom is now contaminated, but it is not something that cannot be fixed. You’ll just need cleaning product that kill 99% of bacteria or plain vinegar and microfiber cloth. Door handles, switches and bedside tables are the areas that require your full attention. Simply spray cleaning product or plain vinegar on the area that needs to be cleaned and wipe it down with microfiber cloth. The same goes for all other areas around your house, such as railings or door handles. Cleaning  these places will take you only a few minutes but you’ll get rid of all harmful bacteria!

However, blankets and bed linen take a little more time and effort. Because sick people sweat more, all bedding needs to be washed. Also remember all clothing and blankets that were used during the incubation period have to be washed too. You should not forget anything! Finally, set the washing machine to the hottest possible temperature and wash!

Bathroom cleaning

When it comes to cleaning up after illness, the bathroom is one of the most important areas to worry about. Because it is a shared space there is a high chance of infecting others. You should therefore clean the entire bathroom, with special attention to the sink, toilet, flush handle and all other handles.

You can use a cleaning product that kills 99% of bacteria or a home-made solution for example plain vinegar. Did you know that steam cleaners are also a great way to get rid of bacteria? Yes, the steam cleaner is great for getting to those hard-to-reach areas around toilets and taps. However, for maximum purity, spray a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water on desire areas before using the steam cleaner and let it work for a few minutes.

Kitchen cleaning

Like the bathroom, the kitchen is an ideal place for bacteria to accumulate because sick people also need to eat. When you go to clean the kitchen, focus on areas such as the handle on the refrigerator door and all the handles on cabinets and drawers that you and others often touch. You can use disinfectant wipes or a cleaning product of your choice that kills 99% of bacteria and microfiber cloth. You can also use a steam cleaner in the kitchen! Again, you should spray the surface with the mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water, let it work, and  then use a steam cleaner.

Electronics cleaning

Although it may seem tedious and unnecessary, cleaning the electronics after illness is very important. This applies to all mobile phones, computers, keyboards and remote controls that the patient has came into contact with. You probably do not clean this electronics regularly, so you can take this opportunity to disinfect it thoroughly!

Usually you only need to use a disinfectant and a microfiber cloth, or a kit for cleaning electronics. However, be careful and don't use too much of cleaning product because cleaning products that contains alcohol can damage your electronics!

Let's face it. We all have those bad habits that make it difficult for us to keep our home clean and tidy. It is usually very difficult to recognize the bad habits that make life difficult because they have become part of the daily routine. The problem, however, is that if we continue with these bad habits, we can harm  health of the whole family.

Below you will find the top 6 bad habits that make your house unclean and dirty.

Leaving dirty socks and clothes on the bedroom floor

A demanding working day leaves us feeling exhausted not only emotionally but also physically. That's why the vast majority of family members leave dirty socks and clothes on the floor and on the end of the week, the floor is full of dirty clothes and pile of socks, and when the time comes to clean the house, it is difficult to find at least one complete pair of socks.

To eliminate this bad habit, simply buy large baskets and place them in each room. This should be used to put away dirty clothes. If your home is small, instead of putting baskets in each room just place one in the bathroom.

Leaving wet towels on the bathroom floor

This is another bad habit that many people make without thinking about the possible consequences. Leaving a wet towel on the bathroom floor supports growth of mold. In addition, wet towels will start to smell, especially if you leave them wet for a long time.

Getting rid of this bad habit is very easy. All you have to do is to install a towel holder or some hooks in your bathroom. When washing and drying, just hang the towel on the hook or holder. This method will help you keep the house free of mold and a bad smell. At the same time, you can improve it by leaving funny messages on the bathroom door or next to the towel holder, so that you and other family members can quickly get used to it.

Crowded kitchen

No one likes washing dishes, but it is a mandatory ride. It is quite common for family members to leave dishes in the kitchen sink after a meal. Of course, they are immediately followed by dirty pots.

There is another related to this bad habit - not putting away clean dishes, which means that they remain on the kitchen counter, in the sink or drip tray. To prevent overcrowded and unclean kitchens, store dishes and cooking appliances in the cabinets  or drawers. Thanks to this, your kitchen will look tidy and organized.

Mess in the living room

It's quite easy to turn a tidy living room into a small tip. (with all those magazines, books, blankets, dirty coffee mugs or empty wine bottles). Just as it is very easy to make a mess in the living room, it is also very easy to ensure that it remains clean and tidy.

Start by organizing magazines and books. Fold down the blankets and take it to the bedroom, or spread it out on the seats. Take dirty mugs and empty wine bottles into the kitchen. Finally, arrange the pillows.

Not putting things back in place

A bad habit well known to most of us. We will take the object from its original place and not return it back there. Whether it's a magazine, book, pen, notebook, toys, clothes, a pair of shoes or even a box of cereals. Leaving objects all over the room will make it look messy. Magazines will be spread all over the living room, toys will remain all over the floor.

To avoid this, create clear rules at home where all family members return items to where they belong after they are used.

Crowded entrance hall

Like your kitchen or bedroom, it is quite common to find an entrance hall full of dirty shoes and lots of coats. If you leave it that way, the entrance to your apartment will remain unclean and dirty. In addition, it is only a matter of time before family members or your pets spread the dirt from the entrance hall to the entire house. So it's not a pleasant idea at all, what do you say?

To prevent this, add a hook or two for coats, hats, scarves and a shoe box. Don't forget to buy a welcome door mat.

Conclusion...

See? These are 6 bad habits you probably didn't know about and it is best to avoid them. Create house cleaning policies to help keep your home clean, tidy, and organized.

Walls play an important role in the overall look of your home. Fingerprints and handprints on the walls therefore have the exact opposite effect.

Stains and prints are especially visible around light switches, in hallways, kitchen walls or other places that are frequently visited. But what to do when you see these spots? The best way to solve this problem is to make yourself, your children and other household members to wash their hands regularly and avoid catching walls with dirty hands.

But when the stain is already on the wall, you should remove it as soon as possible, as your home looks dirty and old because of them. This article will guide you how to wash your walls and completely remove handprints.

Wall surface and structure

You should know that the quality and surface of the wall can affect how good the wall can be cleaned. It is therefore necessary to speak to the painters before painting the walls and choose the right type of paint.

If the surface is satin, it is easy to clean it by gently wiping the prints down. If the surface is semi-glossy and thus similar to satin, it can also be cleaned the same way.

But if you have a matte wall, you should be prepared for the fact that it will not be easy to clean it. This is because the matte paint on the wall binds grease and dust the most.

Avoid heavy scrubbing during cleaning, as this could damage the paint on the walls. Always wipe the surface very gently. Also, be careful when choosing the cleaner to use.

Preparation is important

Before cleaning, we recommend that you make some preparations, such as covering the area you don’t want to clean. You should also dust the wall. If you use water on a dusty wall, you can cause additional stains.

You will need the following:

1. Washing powder

2. Duster, cleaning cloths and sponge. (The duster should be soft to avoid scratching the walls.

3. Two buckets of hot water, one with rinsing water and the other with detergent solution.)

4. If you need to clean stubborn stains, you will also need vinegar or baking soda.

Cleaning instructions

1. Add an appropriate amount of detergent to one bucket. As mentioned above, if the stain appears to be stubborn, you can add a cup of either vinegar or baking soda.

2. Put the sponge in the detergent and slowly clean the affected area. Wipe the detergent with a cleaning cloth and rinse it in the bucket with the clean water.

3. Repeat this procedure until the wall is clean.

The above procedure will help you remove traces of (not just children's) smiley hands. In addition, you can even use a baby towel.

In case the stains are not really cleanable, you can choose to repaint the walls.

If the dirt and stains on the carpet are not washed immediately it can cause a health risk to you and your loved ones. When dirt build up it is difficult for you to hide or ignore it. However, if you do not want to call a professional cleaning services you can clean the carpet yourself. You can clean the carpet by hand saving on the cost of a professional cleaning service and their cleaning products. Here is a step by step guide how to clean your carpet without using a professional cleaning machine.

1. The first thing you need to do is move the furniture to another room to get enough space. For heavy furniture that cannot be moved away, place plastic under its feet to protect it from water damage. Also, make sure you put away all toys, papers, or other items.

2. Sweep the carpet thoroughly before cleaning. Sometimes dust and dirt can build up in carpet fibers. Right sweeping will help remove them. Sweeping will make cleaning a lot easier for you, as it helps reduce dirt.

3. Some dirt, dust or hair are difficult to remove by sweeping. Therefore it is also necessary to vacuum the carpet  to ensure that all dirt is removed before you start the cleaning. Also, don't forget to vacuum the corners, as they tend to collect dirt. Vacuum the carpet horizontally and vertically, because the carpet fibers are twisted and this way you can get rid of most of dirt.

4. Fill the bucket with water and vinegar in equal (50-50). Add a mild soap that contains bleach and mix it. Soap creates a foam that makes cleaning easier and vinegar effectively removes stains. You don't have to worry about the smell of vinegar, because it disappears after the carpet is aerated. We also recommend using laundry soap, but do not apply it directly to the carpet.

5. You can either use a sponge or a brush to clean the carpet. Dip a sponge or cleaning brush into a bucket and start cleaning. Remember that the goal is not to soak the carpet, but only to moisten it. Therefore, put just right amount of mixture on the cleaning brush.

6. When the cleaning is finished vacuum the carpet again. You can use either a wet or dry vacuum cleaner. Vacuuming at this stage helps to remove excess water and foam.

7. Then start scrubbing the carpet with dump cloth. Repeat the process until all the foam has been removed from the carpet.

8. Let the carpet dry. To speed up drying, you can open windows and doors to help the air circulate in the room for quick drying. Or you can use a floor fan. It may take up to 12 hours for the carpet to dry. During this time try to avoid walking on it.

Carpet cleaning will ensure that your carpet looks clean or even like new. When trying a new cleaning product always test it on a small area first. It’s that easy!