It’s always thrilling to find out that you can get something done all by yourself without taking a trip to the store to buy anything extra. So when it comes to your leather furniture and sofa, there’s a nifty DIY hack you can use for cleaning. You can make this solution with one part vinegar and two parts linseed oil, and it’s meant to keep your leather sofa supple and looking shiny.
But just like with any DIY solution, it’s important to test out a small area first to make sure your solution’s blend is correct before you start wiping down your whole couch.
Dryer Sheets Can Help with Dust
Let’s be honest, using a duster clearly seems counterintuitive since it just of just releases the dust back into the air. Still, there is a secret hack for sweeping up that extra dust and stray hairs from your furniture by using a dryer sheet. Both new and used sheets will work in this case—just make sure to dampen them to effectively help wipe down the dust.
So how does it work? Similar to removing the static in your laundry while in the drying machine, dryer sheets can also remove hair and dust off your furniture. This hack is great for wiping away dust quickly on books, shelves, indoor plants, or even ceiling blade fans.
Using Soda Pop to Clean Your Toilet Bowl
You would think that using soda would be a poor choice for cleaning because of all those added sugars and chemicals, but apparently, it can clean those stubborn stains! While this won't work for all surfaces, but it works wonders for your toilet.
That’s right; if you throw in some Coca-Cola down your toilet bowl, letting it soak for a few hours, then flush it and scrub the excess filth, and flush again, you should have a sparkling clean toilet bowl looking fresh once again! Who would’ve thought?
Using Rubber Bands in Your Dishwasher
Let's be honest here, at the end of a fun birthday party or that monthly game night get-together, you won't always have the energy to wash all of those cups, glasses, plates, and silverware. And even though using the dishwasher would be simpler, it always seems like a risk that your glasses might break mid-cycle.
But no need to worry, though! If you use a rubber band to fasten down your glass on the top dish rack where you put the drinkware of your dishwasher, then they'll be secured down safely during the wash.
The Fastest Way to Sterilize Your Sponge
Just like how it’s important to clean your home, it’s just as important to wash and disinfect your sponges—especially if you’re using them to wipe down different types of surfaces. While most people just throw them in the dishwasher, but there’s a faster and more effective way to disinfect them. According to environmental engineering research at the University of Florida, placing a wet sponge in your microwave for 2 minutes will sterilize it and zap all the bacteria.
Just make sure that your sponge doesn’t contain any metals or steel. There isn't a need to microwave it for more than 2 minutes. When removing the sponge from the microwave, use caution, and even wait a few minutes, as it might be too hot to touch.