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Clever, Home & Garden, Tips & Tricks · June 27, 2014

9 Cleaning Tips that will Surprise You

Spring cleaning season is upon us! Believe it or not, I actually love the excuse to freshen things up and get rid of junk. Check out these awesome (and surprising) tips before you begin your cleaning adventure!

9 Cleaning Tips That Will Surprise You

1. Wrap a microfiber rag around a broom and attach using a rubber band—and suddenly you have the perfect dusting device for hard-to-reach spaces! Source

8 Surprising Cleaning Tips

2. Got a CD or DVD that is damaged by scratches? Rub some toothpaste into it and then rinse with water to fix the damage! Source

8 Surprising Cleaning Tips

3. Use hair conditioner as an alternative to shoe polish for leather shoes. Rub it in and it will shine right up! Source

8 Surprising Cleaning Tips

4. Use shaving cream to get spots out of your carpet. Source

8 Surprising Cleaning Tips

5. Remove grease and smudgies from the wall using a (naturally absorbent) slice of white bread! Just wipe it on up! Source

8 Surprising Cleaning Tips

6. Burn something in a pot? Get rid of the burn stains by letting cola soak in the pot overnight, then wiping it out the next day. Source

8 Surprising Cleaning Tips

7. Use a cotton swab dipped in vinegar to clean those pesky, hard-to-clean window tracks. Source

8 Surprising Cleaning Tips

8. Remove and prevent water spots on your faucet, rub it with a piece of wax paper. Source

8 Surprising Cleaning Tips

9. Sponges can get quite gross if you ask me and I’m sure there are far more germs on them that we will ever know. Well for a quick disinfecting…put them into the microwave for a few minutes! Great idea from Listotic.

9 Cleaning Tips That Will Surprise You

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