There’s a bright side to everything—even cleaning! Although you may dread the day you have to clean the home, especially because you’ll find it in the same state a couple of days later. But, you’ve got to admit that there’s a whole lot of satisfaction that comes out of a clean home.

I think one of the most pressing matters that comes to mind when thinking about cleaning, is the amount of time it takes. Don’t we all wish that we knew of some useful household hacks that could help us save some time? Well, if you’re looking to save time, then you’re at the right place.

Below are some 8 useful household hacks that not only ensure you’re getting the cleaning job done right, but also that it’s not taking you too long to do. Check out the list and start saving some time!

1. Washing machine tricks

We all dislike washing our clothes in a machine that’s pretty soiled, so we buy expensive cleaning products to ensure that the machine stays cleans. Now, you can ditch those products and save money and time. Pour ordinary vinegar into the washer drawer (for the detergent) and put the machine on a long wash setting. It’ll be clean by the end of the cycle!
Some clothes are fur magnets. If you add a bit of vinegar into the load (with your detergent) watch how the fur never sticks to these clothes again!
2. Cleaning the bathtub

You don’t have to spend too much time scrubbing the tub any longer. Take one part warm vinegar (heat in microwave) and one part dish soap and stir both ingredients together in a bottle. Spray this solution in the bathtub and leave it sitting for 30 minutes. Come back and wipe it off with a sponge.

3. Removing tough marker stains

To remove permanent marker stains, take toothpaste and a cloth and rub it over the stain. You can also use hairspray or deodorant. Another neat trick is pouring soda over the stain and gently rubbing over it with a sponge.
4. Removing nail polish

When you spill nail polish on the hardwood, you want to act fast. If you can clean it up before it dries, use this method: Pour polish remover on top and let it sit for a minute. Then rub off with paper towel. If there is a stain that’s left underneath, then you can instantly get rid of it by using a rubber eraser. If the nail polish in on the carpet, it should be cleaned with a stain remover.

5. Cleaning your microwave

Take half a lemon and put it in a bowl. Pour some cinnamon over it. Put the bowl in the microwave and let it run for 5-10 minutes on a low power setting. Your microwave will be instantly disinfected.

6. Cleaning the kitchen

If there’s hardened fat/grease in your kitchen, here’s what to do: Mix together baking soda and vegetable oil and make it into a thick paste. Apply it to those areas of fat and grease and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Then wipe it off with soap solution and a cloth.

7. Getting rid of dust

Things always collect dust, and you obviously have other things to do than just wipe off the dust all day, right? To avoid dust build up, take a couple of drops of oil and wipe it across the area that gets dusty. Then wipe that area again with a clean paper towel. This will give everything a nice sheen and avoid dust from accumulating.

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Article source: Bright Side