While I love the feeling of a clean house, I don’t necessarily love spending hours and hours keeping it that way. That’s why I make it a point to identify and incorporate time-saving cleaning shortcuts into my routine whenever possible!
Today I’m going to share with you a list of some of my favorite cleaning shortcuts. These shortcuts will help you dust, wash and mop your home to a squeaky clean state in less time than ever before! 🙂
11 cleaning shortcuts that will save you time
1. Windows without stripes
I have used this particular method of window washing exclusively to clean my windows since I discovered it a few years ago. No need to scrub, wipe or even dry your windows afterwards and it leaves them perfectly shiny and streak free!
If you’re looking for a faster way to clean your windows that will also save you a lot of effort, take a look full instructions and tutorial here.
2. Pet Hair Hack
Pet owners know that keeping couches and pillows free of hair can feel like a full-time job. But as long as you have a rubber glove handy, you don’t have to!
Slip any remaining pet hair with a rubber glove over your hand and the hair will stick to the glove. It’s a quick and easy way to de-hair your couch without wasting a dozen lint rollers!
Related: 7 smart tips for people who hate cleaning up after cooking
3. Dusting a dryer
Some of the design elements in our homes can become dust magnets, such as baseboards, moldings and cabinet details. The next time you dust these areas, then scrub them with a dryer to leave behind a thin layer of dust-repellent residue.
It shouldn’t take you more than a few minutes and can help keep those nooks and crannies cleaner for longer!
4. Wipe less dust with wax paper
Here’s another trick for people who hate dusting (myself included!) Keep the tops of your cabinets and fridge clean by covering them with a layer of wax paper.
Then, when the wax paper gets dusty, all you have to do is replace it with new paper! No need to rub through an oily powder.
5. Refrigerators
Another preventative measure, similar to the wax paper tip above, is to line your refrigerator containers and shelves with easy-to-clean refrigerator liners. You can buy rolls of fridge liner material online and cut it to any size you like.
Or if you prefer a more frugal DIY approach.buy some plastic dinnerware at the dollar store and cut them to fit our fridges and shelves. They work well and are easy to clean (although they won’t offer the same grip as the fridge liner material.)
6. Soaking a shower earpiece
Mineral scale build-up and hard water deposits can affect the flow of water through your shower head. If your shower head could use a good cleaning, all you need is a little white vinegar!
If you can remove the shower head, do so and place it in a ziplock bag filled with white vinegar overnight. If you can’t remove it, drape a ziplock bag of vinegar over the shower head and secure it with a rubber band.
In the morning, rinse the shower earpiece with clean water and it will be as good as new!
7. Steam clean the microwave
Baked-on grime in your microwave can take a lot of elbow grease to scrub off. That’s why I highly recommend it steam cleaning your microwave before you even try to wipe or scrub!
Get the simple instructions for steam cleaning your microwave here. With the help of this handy cleanup shortcutyour microwave will be cleaned in seconds!
8. Porridges for cleaning wipes
Cleaning up a mess is always faster and easier when you have supplies nearby. So I keep cleaning cloths in the kitchen and in both of our bathrooms.
But instead of spending a bunch of money on those expensive store-bought cleaning wipes, you can make your own at home for pennies! Take the tutorial to make your own Make your own disinfectant wipes here.
9. Hack for cleaning pillowcases
do dust the ceiling fan quick and easy with the help of a case! Simply slide a clean pillowcase over one blade at a time, press it against both sides of the blade with your hands, and slide it toward you.
All the dust will stay trapped in the pillowcase and you’ll be done cleaning before you know it!
10. Use your dishwasher
Your dishwasher can clean much more than dishes! Learn about 19 surprising things you can clean in the dishwasher here!
11. Mix it clean
Instead of washing your bulky blender cup in the dishwasher, why not blend it clean? Just add a few cups of water to the cup and a little spritz dish detergent.
Place the lid on the blender cup, then pulse the blender a few times. Soapy water will clean the inside of the blender well – even the hard-to-reach area under the blades!
What are your favorite time-saving cleaning shortcuts?
