10 Expert Tips That Will Change The Way You Clean Forever

This method is for the toughest bathroom cleaning jobs: Spray your shower with white vinegar until it's saturated. Sprinkle baking soda everywhere. Spray the baking soda lightly with more vinegar. Let this mixture soak in overnight. In the morning, don't just rinse it off. Scrub it off with a stiff brush. It'll sparkle and shine in no time.

Literally, all you ever need to keep windows clean and sparkling is a few tablespoons of white vinegar mixed with a gallon of water and poured into a spray bottle. In fact, if you run out of vinegar, a little warm water, and elbow grease will do in a pinch. Try it for yourself!

There are some people who hate glitter so much, they ban the stuff from their house. If you're a crafty person or you have kids, that might not be an option. To clean up after a glitter bomb vacuum most of the stuff up, then run a lint roller over the area. Follow up with a baby wipe (trust us).

You can use it to clean permanent marker, scuff marks, crayon and lipstick stains. It'll also shine up your old jewelry, kitchen faucets, and get your tennis shoes white again.

If you use a degreasing dishwashing detergent, you can use it to clean more than just your dishes. Your stove is greasy? Clean it with a little dish soap and hot water. You can also use it full-strength as a pre-wash for food stains on laundry. It'll even work on wine stains on the carpet.

If you've got kids or pets or kids and pets, you've dealt with muddy disasters. Cleaning experts will tell you to resist the urge to clean up right away. Mud is much easier to clean when it's dry. Just sweep it away and wipe down. Your floor will be cleaner than ever after its mud mask!

Lint rollers aren't just for clothes. Use them to easily remove dust from lampshades, office chairs, car seats, futons, and couches. Keep a few of them around the house for quick touch-ups.

When candles burn down and get stuck in candlesticks or votive holders, throw them in a freezer for a few hours and the wax will just pop off. You can also use an ice cube to clean wax drips on tablecloths and rugs.

Don't just push furniture around your floors. Fold up a clean face cloths or towels and slip them under each leg. Now your furniture will just slide across the floor without scratching or scuffing. It's easier on your back too!

Just stop. Really. Cleaning Tip Lists like this one love to tell you to clean everything with baking soda, vinegar, and lemons. That baking soda and vinegar thing is legit! They clean great, they're cheap and good for the environment. The thing is, if you leave baking soda or vinegar out on your counter for a few weeks, nothing will happen to it. If you leave a lemon on your counter it will rot and mold. If you are using a lemon to clean your house, that lemon is going to be rotting and molding all over the place. Save the lemons for your tea!