How to Clean Your Kitchen & Bathroom

Instructions Step 1: Use borax and lemon juice Make a paste by mixing borax and lemon juice and apply it to the rust stain. Allow the paste to dry and then rinse it down the drain. Step 2: Try cream of tartar Make a paste by combining a mild scouring powder, cream of tartar, and …

Instructions Step 1: Seal it off Seal off the area from the rest of your home. Cover heat registers and ventilation ducts or grills. TIP: Open a window, if possible, before you start cleaning. Step 2: Scrub it down Put on the protective gloves, face mask, and goggles. Use a sponge and bucket filled with …

Instructions Step 1: Use vinegar and baking soda Make a paste with white vinegar and baking soda. Apply the paste to the stain and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then wash the paste down the drain and rinse the area with clean water. Step 2: Try sequestrants Add a teaspoon of a cleaning product …

Instructions Step 1: Fruit and vegetables Put most fruit and vegetable byproducts down your disposal. Raw, cooked, and canned fruit and vegetables are easily ground, as long as you cut up large or particularly hard pieces, such as onion and carrot ends, before putting them into the unit. TIP: Cut tough, stringy, or fibrous vegetables, …

Instructions Step 1: Rub lemon rind Rub a lemon rind over your chrome faucets to polish them and to remove water deposits. TIP: Use a toothbrush to scrub around the corners. Step 2: Remove water deposits from faucets Get rid of water deposits on your faucets by soaking paper towels with white vinegar and then …

Instructions : Cleaning solution fumes can be toxic. Leave a window or door open for ventilation. Step 1: Use heavy-duty cleaner on your sink Clean your sink with a heavy-duty cleaner made especially for getting rid of lime scale. Cleaners are available at your local home, hardware, or tile store. Wear rubber gloves and follow …

Instructions Step 1: Use gloves Put a pair of plastic or latex gloves on to protect your skin from any bacteria, mold, and your cleaner. Step 2: Place toweling on floor Place a few sheets of paper towel in front of the refrigerator door in case you slop food or cleaners on the floor. TIP: …

Instructions : Acids such as vinegar and grapefruit juice can damage your granite countertops. Step 1: Remove crumbs and crud from counter Dust away crumbs with a soft cloth and remove caked-on crud with a scrubber sponge. Step 2: Clean counter with hot water Use warm water for most quick counter cleanups. Wipe it dry …

Instructions Step 1: Remove items Remove all items from your refrigerator, placing food and dairy products in a cooler if you’re worried about taking a long time. TIP: Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Step 2: Remove shelves Remove the drawers, shelves, and racks, and place them in the bathtub or large tub. Step 3: Spray …

Instructions Step 1: Use enzyme Mix water with an enzyme powder or liquid found from your local hardware store and pour the mixture down your sink drain. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Step 2: Mix solution Mix a solution of ½ cup baking soda and ½ cup white vinegar. Pour the solution down the drain and …

Instructions Step 1: Put things away Put away all food, dishes, silverware, and small appliances. Step 2: Remove all food and soil particles Remove all food particles and other soil types that are visible on surfaces using a sponge, soap, and warm water. Step 3: Clean handles Wipe down all cupboard knobs, refrigerator door handles, …

Instructions Step 1: Bring toaster oven to sink Unplug the toaster oven and bring it over to the sink to minimize clean up : Never immerse your toaster oven – or any electrical appliance – in water. Step 2: Remove and clean interior rack and tray Remove the toasting rack and baking and broiling trays, …

Instructions Step 1: Make cleaning paste Make grout cleaner by mixing baking soda and white vinegar to a paste consistency. Step 2: Scrub the area Dip the scrub brush in the cleaning paste and scrub the grout in a circular motion. TIP: Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands. Step 3: Let sit Let the …

Instructions Step 1: Sprinkle baking soda Sprinkle baking soda in the pot or pan, so it coats the bottom entirely. Step 2: Moisten with water Add enough warm water for the baking soda to become a paste. Step 3: Wait Let it sit for at least ten minutes; the longer you let it soak, the …

Instructions : Never put your hand in a garbage disposal! Call a professional if you can’t clear it with tongs or pliers. Step 1: Add ice and salt For routine cleaning, pour the ice down the drain and then the rock salt. If you don’t have rock salt, use vinegar. TIP: Never use bleach or …

Instructions Step 1: Clean spills Run your hand over the granite to make sure you’ve wiped off particles. Then, wipe any spills or splatters with a damp cloth and a small amount of dish detergent. Let the counter air-dry, or use a soft cloth, which helps remove streaks. Step 2: Use poultice for grease stains …

Instructions Step 1: Bring toaster to sink Unplug the toaster and set it near a sink to minimize clean up. : Never immerse your toaster — or any electrical appliance — in water. Step 2: Brush off crumbs Insert the brush into the toaster slots to gently brush the crumbs off the metal parts inside, …

Instructions Step 1: Ventilate Make sure that the room is well ventilated. Open doors and windows and turn on any fans to prevent fumes from accumulating. Step 2: Remove racks Take out the oven racks and set on newspapers. Step 3: Cover heating element and bulb Cover the heating element and the light bulb with …

Instructions Step 1: Make soapy water Squeeze a squirt of dishwashing liquid into a sink or bucket of warm water. TIP: Never use abrasive cleaners, as they could scratch the chrome. Step 2: Dip the cloth Dip the cloth in the soapy water and wash your chrome item. TIP: Don’t wash chrome in greasy dishwater, …

Instructions Step 1: Unscrew showerhead Gently unscrew the showerhead and remove it. TIP: If it won’t budge, make sure there are no small screws holding it in place. Step 2: Disassemble showerhead If your showerhead is made of more than one piece, take it apart. Step 3: Put pieces in bucket Place the pieces in …

Instructions Step 1: Use the clean, damp sponge to remove any crumbs or recent spills from the microwave. TIP: You can help keep your microwave clean by wiping up any spills the minute they happen with soapy water and a clean cloth or sponge. Step 2: Fill the microwavable bowl with two cups of water …

Instructions Step 1: Put on gloves Put your gloves on. Step 2: Mix bleach and water Mix 1 part bleach to 15 parts water in the spray bottle. : Never mix bleach with anything other than water, and make sure your bathroom is well ventilated. Step 3: Spray on mildew Spray your bleach solution directly …

Instructions Step 1: Empty freezer Remove all food from your freezer and place it in cardboard boxes. Cover them with newspaper or cloths to keep the food from thawing. TIP: If you have a neighbor who can store some items in her freezer, that’s the best way to go. Or plan a feast around your …

Instructions Step 1: Scrape off food Use a fork to scrape any remaining food off the dishes. TIP: For pots and pans with caked-on food, fill them with water, throw in a used dryer sheet, and let them stand for one hour. Step 2: Fill tub Place the dish tub or large pan in the …

Instructions Step 1: Scrub both sides When you’re finished using the board, use a sponge to scrub both sides with hot water and dishwashing liquid. Step 2: Rinse well Rinse well, but do not dunk your board. TIP: Never leave your wooden cutting board in water—the wood can split. Step 3: Rub w/ salt & …

Instructions Step 1: Fill with water and vinegar Fill a bucket with half a gallon of warm water and add half a cup of white vinegar. If you prefer, you can substitute a few squirts of liquid dish detergent for the vinegar. Step 2: Unplug refrigerator Unplug your refrigerator, or turn the temperature control knob …

Instructions Step 1: Soak sink Fill your sink with hot water. Let it sit for a few minutes to help loosen any soap scum or toothpaste blotches, then let it drain. Step 2: Put on rubber gloves Put on your rubber gloves. Step 3: Scrub with damp cloth Dampen a cloth, sprinkle it with your …

Instructions Step 1: Put on gloves Put your gloves on. Step 2: Prepare cloth Dampen a cloth, then sprinkle it with an abrasive bathroom cleaner or baking soda. Step 3: Scrub ring Scrub the ring with the cloth and cleaning product. TIP: While you’re at it, might as well scrub the rest of the tub …

Instructions Step 1: Wear gloves Put your gloves on. Seriously, you don’t want to skip this step. Step 2: Pour vinegar Open your toilet tank and pour as much vinegar into the tank as you can, making sure that the water level doesn’t go higher than an inch below the edge of the tank. Step …

Instructions Step 1: Wear gloves Put your gloves on and get ready to do battle. Step 2: Mix in softener Mix the fabric softener into the bucket of water. Step 3: Moisten a cloth Moisten a cloth in the mixture and apply it to the soap-scummy areas. Step 4: Let it sit Let it sit …

Instructions Step 1: Remove shower curtain Remove your shower curtain. Step 2: Wash cloth curtains If the curtains are cloth, clean them in the washing machine with some detergent. Step 3: Wash vinyl curtains For a vinyl shower curtain, put it in the washing machine on a gentle cycle along with a cup of white …

Instructions Step 1: Ventilate room Ventilate the room by turning on any fans and opening any doors or windows. Remove any items sitting on top of your toilet tank. Step 2: Put on gloves Put on the gloves. TIP: If you’re especially grossed out, or if you just want to look especially nutty, wear goggles …

Instructions Step 1: Ventilate room Ventilate the room by turning on any fans and opening any doors or windows. Step 2: Put on gloves Put on rubber gloves. Step 3: Clean drain Remove any hair from the drain. Step 4: Apply cleaner If your tub is porcelain or coated with enamel, apply a mildly abrasive …

Instructions Step 1: Ventilate room Ventilate the room by turning on any fans and opening any doors or windows. Step 2: Put on gloves Put on your gloves. Step 3: Remove shower items Remove any soaps, shampoos, razors, or mats from your shower. Step 4: Wipe down doors Wipe down the shower doors with a …