10 Genius Housekeeping Tips That Will Change Your Life Forever

We've got a quick trick for every area of your home to make your family time all the longer and your home shine all the brighter!

We've got a quick trick for every area of your home to make your family time all the longer and your home shine all the brighter!
 
Make oven spills disappear
Gently chip off any loose pieces from your oven, then liberally spritz burnt-on food with ammonia from a spray bottle. Then lightly apply some baking soda and add just a few drops of white vinegar. Let it bubble for a minute or two, then wipe away the grime with a scrubbing sponge. Failing that you could always revert a to good oven cleaner.
Iron your laundry when it’s damp
The moisture helps release wrinkles, so iron right out of the dryerwhen still slightly damp (or use the spray feature on your iron. If you are in the market for a new washer/dryer machine, consider going with one that relieves the need to iron – yes they do exist! 
Remove coffee stains from mugs
When your coffee leaves a stubborn ring or mark, use toothpaste to clean it off.
Don’t just use your dishwasher for the dishes!
Plastic toys, pet’s dishes and vases are just a few of the items you can throw in this magic machine!
Freshen your microwave up
Make it easier for you to clean your microwave by heating a cup of water and a chopped lemon. Heat on high until the microwave’s window is good and steamy. Then let the bowl sit for 15 minutes before removing. You can clean away any grime then with ease!
Keep your whites truly white!
In case of bad sweaty stains, rub detergent (ideally one with liquid enzyme) on the under arm area and leave to rest for 15 minutes. Then wash with a bleach alternative detergent on the hottest wash your washing machineallows. If you happen to have hard water in your home, consider installing a hard water fittingfor your washing machine so preserve your appliance.
Clean your car without a hoover
A lint remover roller is a lighter, less cumbersome solution and can fit into nooks and crannies where your hooverattachments can’t, unless you’re fortunate enough to have one of those powerful cordless handheld vacuums!
Battle the Pet Smells
Deodorise the dog bed by sprinkling it with baking soda. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes before hoovering () it up.
Make an easy, all-purpose cleaner
Here's the cleaner recipe that will make nearly every surface gleam (especially kitchen appliancesand inside the fridge. Mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 litre of warm water, and use it with a sponge to wipe dirt away.
Efficiently make use of the space in your freezer
Replace one of the boxes in your freezer with a wire rack and use binder clips/pegs to secure your bags of frozen goods. It will stop all that digging around looking for the frozen peas and utilise the space better. It’ll also stop food falling out of the half torn bags!

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