Dazzling Deep Cleaning Tips And Tricks That Will Make Your Home Sparkle

The start of spring means it’s time to crack open a bottle of rosé, don the jean shorts you haven’t seen since September, and — oh, yeah — break out your cleaning tools.

After three months of lounging around your house watching Netflix and cuddling your cat, some spring cleaning is in order. And we’re not just talking about decluttering. We’re talking about finally washing and scrubbing all the nitty-gritty, easy-to-overlook areas of your home.

So grab a pair of gloves, start your favorite podcast, and read on for 26 dazzling deep cleaning tips, tricks, and hacks that’ll make your home look brand-spanking new.

1. Clean your blinds with a sock.

Remove the dust from your window blinds using an old tube sock dipped in a mixture of one part vinegar and one part water. Twist the blinds the other direction and repeat.

2. Wash your bedding and mattress.

Assuming you already wash your sheets, pillowcases, and blankets regularly, now’s the time to go a bit further and wash your duvet, bedskirt, and even your mattress. (Here’s the full scoop on how to clean and store your bedding).

To wash your mattress, use the nozzle from your vacuum to suck up dust, dirt, and hair particles. Then use an upholstery cleaner to remove stains and odors.

You can also use baking soda sprinkled with a few drops of essential oil. Let it sit for an hour then vacuum it off.

Want more details?

Check out our handy guide to cleaning and storing your mattress, bed frame, and box spring.

3. Use a lint roller to get the dust off lampshades.

Easy and efficient. Go a step further and clean the base of your lamp with a damp microfiber cloth.

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Kitchen

4. Scrub the front of your kitchen cabinets.

 

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Give your kitchen cabinets new life with a quick clean. Just use a fresh dish brush and soap (or go natural with one part vegetable oil and two parts baking soda) to get rid of food stains and fingerprints.

5. Clean your sink drain with baking soda and lemon.

The kitchen sink is one of the dirtiest areas in the entire home. To properly clean it, pour one cup of baking soda and two cups of vinegar down your drain.

Let the mixture work its magic for a few minutes. Then wash it down with boiling water.

For a fresh citrus scent, slice up some lemon wedges and drop them down your disposal.

6. Clean the inside and outside of your fridge.

Scrub stains and dirt spots on the exterior of the fridge using a damp cloth sprinkled with baking soda.

To clean the inside of your fridge, take out all your food and remove the shelves. Then wash the interior with water and dishwashing soap.

Do the same with the shelves and bins before you dry and return them. Just make sure to unplug or turn off your fridge before cleaning the inside.

7. Clean out your oven with baking soda, vinegar, and dishwashing liquid.

Even a self-cleaning oven can use some extra love.

To remove stains and scorch marks from years of Thanksgiving dinners, turkeys, and nacho batches, scrub your oven with the following mixture:

• 4 teaspoons of baking soda
• 5 teaspoons of vinegar
• A few drops of dish soap

Let the sudsy mixture sit for a few hours before wiping it off with a clean, wet cloth.