This collection of cleaning hacks is exactly what you’ve been looking for to make your life run more smoothly while spending less time cleaning! Whether you’re simply doing a normal weekly cleaning or you’re desperate to get things spic-and-span before guests come over, trust us when we say this is everything you need to be in and out in a flash!
Brittany Kline
Baking Soda + Bleach As Grout Cleaner
Grout can be difficult to clean. Practically Functional has provided readers with an amazing 2 ingredient bathroom cleaning hack. They have even provided us with a total project time. You need 45 minutes in total – 30 minutes prepping/cleaning and 15 minutes waiting while the grout cleaner goes to work.
Soaking Showerhead With Vinegar
I can’t wait to give this cleaning hack a try. After finding this hack I looked at my showerhead. I thought there was no way I would have any grime on mine. To my surprise, this cleaning tip needs to happen as soon as possible in my shower.
Water + Vinegar To Disinfect Bath Toys
Bath toys can become quickly dirty and full of soap scum. With children playing with these toys, you need to make sure you are cleaning them properly. Especially if you are not buying new toys, you are going to want to make sure they are being properly cleaned.
Homemade Toilet Cleaning Bombs
Keep a glass jar near the toilet and make a bunch of these toilet bombs. Throw them in the toilet to clean and deodorize the toilet between cleanings. With only three ingredients, these are super easy to make.
Use Grapefruit To Clean Faucets
Who knew it has so many benefits besides eating it. Cut the grapefruit in half and use one end to rub over steel. The acid in the juice of the fruit work to polish the steel while leaving an amazing smell. You can enjoy the other half of the grapefruit. So natural!
Bleached-Soaked Paper Towel To Remove Marble Stain
Marble is another sensitive surface to clean. For this cleaning hack, you are going to need bleach, paper towel, and a cup. Overnight you are going to place a cup over a paper towel soaked with bleach. Family Handyman makes an excellent point. With such a sensitive surface, test a nonvisible area first so you do not discolor your marble in a visible spot.
Bathroom Cleaning Hack Use Baby Oil As Chrome Polish
Baby oil on chrome? Yes! Give it a try. This is definitely a savvy way to go. Baby oil is much cheaper to purchase than a chrome cleaner. Search for baby oil uses and you will find a ton that you will be able to use the extra baby oil for.
Magnetic Strip To Organize Small Essentials
I have a bin in my bathroom drawer specifically for these items. They are always falling out and moving on me every time I open the drawer. The idea of the magnet is brilliant!
Spot-X Hard Water Stain Remover For A Clean Glass Door
I do not have a glass door to my shower/bathtub. However, I can see how it would need to be cleaned pretty frequently. With the cleaner used above, you are going to need some microfiber cleaning cloths. These ones from Amazon are the perfect price and they have great reviews. You will be able to use these for many other rooms in your house as well.
Drain Snake To Clean Clogged Drain
We have a tricky drain stopper and we had to search YouTube to see how to get it off. Our drain was draining water so slow and we had to clean it out. We had to use a wire coat hanger to clean out the hair. On Amazon, they have a three-pack of drain snakes for $5.99! Definitely worth the price if you live with females.
Clean Your Loofah With A Diluted Bleach
Loofahs are another bathroom item that can be gross and filled with germs. Even though we use it to clean ourselves every day, it holds a lot of germs. A diluted bleach solution will solve this for you.
Power-Scrub Your Tub Using Your Drill
If you need to put some power behind your manpower, no better use than a drill. You will get your tub cleaner and the job will be done much faster. Take off the drill bit attachment and add your cleaning brush. Charge it all up and you will be ready to go.
