Domestic Cleaning Tips: Get Rid of The Clutters in Your Bedroom

Is your bedroom beginning to look like a garage? Do the clutters make it hard for you to move around and look for your stuff? Well, you have a serious problem...or maybe not. Here are some domestic cleaning tips that you can do to get rid of the clutters in your bedroom:

1. When vacuuming the bedroom, take a few extra moments to clean under the bed so the dust bunnies won't multiply.

2. While you get dressed in the morning, check your nightstand or dresser top and pick three to five items to toss out (ticket stubs, empty perfume bottles, for example). Clean the phone with an alcohol-based wipe or go through one drawer in your dresser, weeding out items you no longer wear or want.

3. Shorten the stack of bedside reading material by moving items you want to save back to the bookshelf or file cabinet and getting the rest ready for recycling.

4.  If you don't have time for a thorough dusting, go over curtains, mini-blinds and the headboard with the upholstery attachment of your vacuum.

5.  To save steps in making beds, store an extra set of sheets under the mattress. If you have a sofa bed, store linens and a bed pillow inside one of the pillow shams on the couch.

Home Cleaning Solutions Found in Your Kitchen

We all know that home cleaning is very important to keep a clean and cozy sanctuary to live in. If you're not a fan of chemical solutions to do the tough work, you might want to consider these home cleaning solutions that you can find in your home:

Vinegar

Vinegar is a great natural cleaning product as well as a disinfectant and deodorizer. It's always best to test any cleaner on a hidden area first to make sure no color change or damage occurs. Be aware that improperly diluted vinegar is acidic and can eat away at tile grout. Vinegar isn't a good idea to use on marble surfaces, either. And, don't worry about your home smelling like vinegar. The smell disappears when it dries.

Lemon Juice

 Lemon is a great substance to clean and shine brass and copper. Try mixing lemon juice with vinegar or baking soda to make cleaning pastes. Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda on the cut section of the lemon. Use the lemon to scrub dishes, surfaces, and stains. Be aware that lemon juice can act as a natural bleach. It's a good idea to test it out on a hidden area first. Mix 1 cup olive oil with ½ cup lemon juice and you have a furniture polish for hardwood furniture. One of my favorite uses for the fruit is to put a whole lemon peel through the garbage disposal. It freshens the drain and the kitchen. Orange peels can be used with the same results. Lemon juice can also be used to treat stains because of its natural bleaching qualities.

Baking Soda

Baking soda can be used to scrub surfaces in much the same way as commercial non-abrasive cleansers. Baking soda is great as a deodorizer. Place a box in the refrigerator and freezer to absorb odors. Put it anywhere you need deodorizing action. I've used it in trash cans, laundry, and even my sons super smelly sneakers. Baking soda makes a great addition in the laundry room as well. Baking soda is actually one of the most versatile cleaners on the planet.

House Cleaning Tips: The Power of Baking Soda

Most of us already know tht baking soda is a multifunctional product that can be used from baking to cleaning. But, do you know the multitude of house cleaning prowess of baking soda? If not, then take a look at these:

• When used with damp sponges, baking soda removes grease easily from stove, back splash etc.
• Works great for carpet deodorising, just sprinkle onto carpet before going to bed and vacuum in the morning.
• Better than any cleaner for cleaning baths and sinks. 
• Baking soda can be used for scrubbing sinks, bath tub, stove, refrigerator and laundry. It leaves everything smelling nice and cleans just as good as any cleanser without scratching enamel.
• Keep you pipes clean under the sink by pouring about one quarter cup of baking soda down the drain with about 1 cup of vinegar, this makes a chemical reaction, then pour some hot water down the drain.
• Baking soda or Borax is also good for getting rid of unwanted insects, just sprinkle around cabinets and cupboards and other places the insects might run.
• If you burn a saucepan put in some baking soda and believe it or not Avon's Skin So Soft whilst it is still hot and allow to soak.  Apparently comes clean.
• To minimise odours in your fridge, remove top from box of baking soda and place it on one of the shelves.  From time to time stir contents.

Quick Tip: How to Remove Nail Polish Stains

Nail polishes are like pretty gems when painted on your nails, but when they spill on the valuable things around your home, that can be a bit of a problem...or maybe not! Here's are some quick tips to help you get rid of the accidental nail lacquer spills.

On Carpets: Clean with a carpet shampoo. If the stain persists, get professional help.

On Clothes: Lay the fabric face down on a cloth and dab the stain from the other side with nail-varnish remover. If the stain persists, try dry cleaning.

On Washable Fibers: Scrape the excess. Test acetone on an inconspicuous place. If fiber color doesn't
change, flush acetone through the stain to an absorbent pad. When no more stain is being removed, change pads and flush well with dry-cleaning solvent. Allow to dry thoroughly.

On the Flooring: With a cloth dipped in acetone, dab at the remaining stain until no more is picked up.
Wash the area using a soft-bristled brush with a solution of washing soda or detergent and water. Rinse with clear water and allow to dry.

On Delicate Surfaces: Wipe up excess polish as soon as possible. Wash with a cloth dipped in a solution of washing soda, water, and a few drops of ammonia.