Home cleaning

When it comes to cleaning and tiring, many people find it very troublesome, tiring, time-consuming, and ineffective.

Actually, home cleaning can be quite simple if you know the right methods. Let's take a look at some everyday cleaning tips!

cutting board

1. First, clean the cutting board with dish soap, then sprinkle a spoonful of salt on it. After wetting the dish sponge, scrub it repeatedly for about 30 seconds, then rinse it with clean water.

2. Next, mix white vinegar and water in a 1:2 ratio, pour the mixture into a spray bottle, spray it on the surface of the cutting board, do not wash it, and place it in a ventilated place to air dry naturally. This will not only remove the odor from the cutting board, but also disinfect it.

The cleaning effect of dish soap: Sodium hydroxide reacts with sulfonic acid to form sodium sulfonate, and sodium sulfonate solution reacts particularly well with grease, thus achieving a cleaning effect. Additionally, some dish soaps contain antibacterial ingredients, which can very effectively remove bacteria from cutting boards.

The purpose of salt: It can remove odors from cutting boards.

toilet

Cleaning the toilet with Coca-Cola: First, pour Coca-Cola onto the toilet stains, then rinse with water. The grime on the inside of the toilet will quickly come off, thus achieving the purpose of cleaning.

Coca-Cola's cleaning principle: The dirt on the toilet is mainly urine scale and limescale. All acidic substances can neutralize some of the urine scale and limescale. The main component of Coca-Cola is carbonic acid, which reacts with the dirt on the toilet, thereby reducing the dirt's adhesion to the inner wall of the toilet.

water stains

Kitchen water stains can actually be easily cleaned by rubbing them with a cut lemon and then washing them with water.

The cleaning effect of lemon: Lemon is acidic, and when it comes into contact with alkaline stains, it can undergo an acid-base neutralization reaction, thus breaking down the nature of the stain and making it no longer dirty.

If you have a lot of old newspapers at home, you can first wipe the glass with a damp cloth, and then wipe it dry with old newspapers. The glass will be very clean and free of water stains after wiping.

The cleaning effect of dried paper: This is because dried paper has a strong ability to remove dirt.

carpet

Carpets are hard to clean, what can I do?

You can mix ammonia and hot water in a 1:1 ratio to make a stain remover. Spray it on the dirty area, cover it with a towel, and then iron it for a few minutes. You will find that the stain is absorbed into the towel.

cast iron

1. Place your pot in the sink and add a few tablespoons of coarse salt.

2. Use a brush to scrub vigorously, cleaning the rust on the sides, edges, bottom, and handle of the iron pot.

3. After wiping it clean, rinse it thoroughly with clean water and dry it. Place the pot in a dry place.

Cleaning principle: Coarse salt has the ability to soften dirt.

Removing lint from clothes

What should I do if I find that many of my clothes are pilling?

A razor can effectively remove all kinds of stubborn lint.

Using a razor to shave your clothes like you would a beard will remove lint and dust, leaving your clothes looking brand new.

Note: When using an electric shaver to trim clothes, it's best to do so when the small balls have just started to form; once the balls have grown larger, they become more difficult to trim. Alternatively, you can use scissors and transparent tape to remove the small balls.

Nail polish stains

Different materials require different cleaning methods:

Wooden furniture: Never use nail polish remover; it will leave even uglier marks. Just spray some hairspray, wait about 20 seconds, and then wipe it off. Clothing fabric: If you're worried that nail polish remover will also remove the dye, try hairspray. Light-colored carpets: Acetone-free nail polish remover is the best choice; Dark-colored carpets: Try hair wax or alcohol, then wipe with a tissue.

window

Cleaning windows requires skill:

With dish soap and white vinegar, you can remove dirt from all the hard-to-reach corners by wiping with paper towels and cotton swabs.

Plush sofa

Sofa cleaning:

Light-colored plush fiber sofas are comfortable and have a nice texture, but if you accidentally spray something on them, the stains will be very noticeable.

First, spray some alcohol, then rub vigorously with a sponge. After it dries, the stain will disappear. Finally, gently comb it with a bristle brush, and the plush will look beautiful again.