Everyone wants a clean home. With busy schedules and even busier lives, though, it can be difficult to find enough time in the day. Thankfully, you can improve the cleanliness of your home without spending your entire day scrubbing on hand and knee. Here are 5 DIY fixes for a cleaner home:
1) Have Cleaner Carpets
Sure, you vacuum your carpets, but do they really look clean? If you need your rugs or carpets to look cleaner in a flash, brighten them up! You can do this by using a hot water and salt mixture. This will give them more colour and vibrancy. Do it yourself by scrubbing, letting them dry, and then vacuuming to finish. It may not be in the same league as a professional cleaning, but it can certainly do the trick when you're short on time.
2) Improve Your Air Quality
One of the best ways to have a cleaner home is to improve the quality of air you breathe. Why? When dust and dirt get into your furnace and air ducts, the air circulating in your home can become contaminated. This can have a serious impact on the cleanliness of your home - and the health of your family. Yes, unclean air can cause dust and dirt to settle on surfaces, causing you to need to clean more frequently. Since you don't have time to dust every day, you'll need to improve your air quality. One quick fix? Change your furnace filter. This will reduce the number of contaminants that get into your furnace and the associated air ducts.
3) Polish Up Your Bathroom
It doesn't take long for a bathroom to get dirty. The thought of spending an afternoon scrubbing away at tiles and shower doors doesn't sound too appealing, does it? To get your bathroom cleaned quickly, simply wipe down the tiles and shower door using a squeegee. It will get rid of streaks and cut down on your cleaning time, too! Another DIY cleaning tip? Fill up a small bag with vinegar and tie the bag directly onto your showerhead. Leave it there overnight and you'll wake up to something that looks brand new.
4) Go Stain Free
There is nothing more irritating than a food or drink stain on your couch cushions or mattress. The good news is that you can get rid of them yourself! Keep in mind that the faster you get to a stain, the easier it will be to remove. Start by applying a damp cloth directly onto the stain and then add a small amount of stain cleaner. Be sure to test the cleaner on a hidden part of the couch first - you don't want to ruin the appearance or colour of your cushion! Rub gently and add cold water if the stain is persistent.
5) Have Cleaner Floors
Don't you hate when the grout between your kitchen or bathroom tiles gets dirty? Well, you don't have to deal with that anymore! This last DIY fix will remove those unsightly stains in no time. Mix together water, baking soda, ammonia, and vinegar. Then, using a scrub brush (or even a toothbrush for a more concentrated area), use that solution to remove dirt quickly and easily.
There's nothing better than having a clean home with less cleaning time. So, make the most of these DIY tips and tricks. Whether you want cleaner home air, cleaner carpets, bathroom surfaces, cushions, or floors, you can tackle it all. Don't be afraid to DIY!
Or Sela has worked at Canaduct Duct Cleaning Toronto for over ten years. He knows the importance of keeping your home clean. It is his extensive knowledge of air duct services that allows him to understand 5 DIY fixes for a cleaner home.
