My new house is under renovation, and I occasionally see videos of post-construction cleaning. However, these videos involve a lot of professional cleaning agents that require special cleaning products. This makes me think that I always keep things like toothpaste, vinegar, and laundry detergent at home, as well as the all-purpose baking soda. These simple, frequently used items have many good cleaning effects!

But many people don't know this? Combining these tips makes cleaning common household stains incredibly effective! Here are ten frequently used cleaning tricks summarized for you. Achieve worry-free cleaning!

 ① Footwear, socks, and clothing

Every year when the seasons change or the weather is nice, we encounter problems like white clothes not turning white or oil stains sticking to clothing when washing them. Simply throwing them in the washing machine or soaking them in detergent doesn't help much. Here are three clever ways to deal with these situations.

Mix them together, and warm water will work even better. Then soak the white shoes for about 1 minute before brushing them; they'll practically stay white.

Sticking toilet paper to white sneakers is basically useless, because household paper towels generally don't contain dyes or bleach. If you want to try this method, only super cheap toilet paper might be effective.

Oil stains on clothes are difficult to remove because modern laundry detergents are mostly phosphate-free and contain natural ingredients. However, this particular formula can remove oil stains that have been welded on.

The method is very simple: just put baking soda and white vinegar in water, then add some toothpaste to the brush and scrub the oil stains on the clothes. It's easy to remove them.

The clothes getting stained is actually due to Xiao Yi's laziness; she usually just throws all her clothes into the washing machine. For staining issues, it's crucial to scald them with boiling water!

Add baking soda to boiling water, scald the clothes with white vinegar, then apply soap and rub them by hand. After rubbing for a while, the stain will be restored. This method is especially effective for white clothes that have been stained.

② Chopsticks and kitchenware

If anything in the house is dirty, the kitchen will be the first place to clean it without a word. Diligent people, needless to say, will clean any dirty spot immediately. There's nothing a damp towel can't solve at the beginning; if that doesn't work, then a little more effort is needed! Here, I'll talk about cleaning some kitchen utensils that are basically unavoidable. You can refer to this.

These are actually old-fashioned chopsticks, made of bamboo. Mold is almost inevitable, and we must be careful about this mold problem, as it can cause cancer.

The solution is simple: boil! Mix water, baking soda, and white vinegar, boil for 15-20 minutes, then let the water cool down a bit and rub the affected areas. You'll see the mold spots come off.

Rusting in iron pots is something we all encounter in our daily lives. Baking soda is truly a lifesaver. Use warm water (actually, hotter is better), add white vinegar, dish soap, and baking soda, then take a steel wool pad and a rag and start cleaning the rust. It should work almost flawlessly.

For example, the stainless steel mesh on a range hood becomes unsightly after a month or two. This method works for any kind of grease in the kitchen—it's just baking soda.

Remember, to deal with grease stains, you must use boiling water. Add baking soda to the boiling water, and pour the hot water directly onto the stubborn grease. If it still doesn't come off, soak any removable grease in the boiling baking soda water. For grease that can't be removed, use tongs to hold a wet towel over the grease stain. It's incredibly useful.

③ Flooring and sofas

Basically, the first thing most families see when they get home is the living room, where the floors and sofa need cleaning. My child isn't very diligent and only cleans there occasionally. Here are some cleaning tips for these two areas.

The first thing is the floor. If you look down at the floor level, you'll see a lot of dust, not various stains stuck to the ground. This is mostly due to static electricity. So when cleaning or mopping the floor, the best method is to add some fabric softener or laundry detergent with added fabric softener to the water. It works very well.

Fabric sofas are notorious for getting dirty. Usually, they're removed for cleaning, but some stains are incredibly stubborn. Here's a solution: First, add baking soda to water, then pour it onto the stained area like laundry detergent. Let it soak for 20-30 minutes (using boiling water will improve the effect, and the soaking time can be shorter). Then, vacuum thoroughly. The results are very noticeable.

④ Washing machine faucets

The exterior of a washing machine is easy to clean, but the interior, after prolonged use, can be quite a sight to behold after seeing it disassembled. Many people might consider paying someone to take it apart and clean it, but for appliances like this, including the range hood mentioned earlier, it's strongly advised to avoid disassembling them. Delicate appliances are often damaged during disassembly, not from prolonged use. Here are some cleaning tips for these appliances.

I usually only clean the inside of my washing machine on a whim. Of course, the first option now is a self-cleaning washing machine, but many people seem to have to buy a dedicated washing machine cleaner. Here's a good combination: beer + baking soda + floral water + laundry detergent. Mix them together, and you have a washing machine cleaner that works very well.

This recipe uses a faucet as a reference point, but it can also be used to clean bathroom glass and other surfaces with limescale. Anyone who has worked in the home knows that limescale buildup on faucets and other surfaces over time is incredibly difficult to remove and wipe off.

Here's the recipe: baking soda, white vinegar, dish soap, and warm water. Mix them together, and your cloth will wipe every inch of the dish. Another great tip is to use a fish-scale dishcloth. This isn't an advertisement, it just works!

In conclusion

The above 10 cleaning tips are roughly divided into categories: cleaning clothes and shoes, cleaning chopsticks for mold and oil stains, cleaning floors and sofas, cleaning washing machines and faucets, etc. These are all based on personal experience. If you happen to encounter these issues, feel free to try them! See you in the comments section, and feel free to point out any errors.

Here's an additional point: some students are curious about the vinegar and baking soda used in the first-grade diet. There's really nothing special to recommend; it's just the cheapest, most common stuff you can buy at the supermarket. Here are a few brands I found on Tmall for your reference.

One type is the small jar I keep in the kitchen; it's quite convenient to use, and I don't worry about my kids eating it. The other type is a multi-purpose baking soda packet; you use one packet at a time, cleaning the whole house at once.

As for the white vinegar, it's just regular Haitian white vinegar, but my family usually chooses this large bottle; we use it for both cooking and cleaning. (laughs)

The above is for reference only, and there is no conflict of interest involved.