Most amazing DIY cleaning tricks! These lazy cleaning hacks are some of the best tips to clean dirty things 12. Clean a grill with an onion- Cleaning a grill with an onion, you say? Yes, it does sound strange, and it is an unconventional method. But it definitely helps during the cleaning process. Barbecuing is fun but what isn’t fun is the extra crud and black stains on your grill. But by using half an onion and scrubbing it on a hot grill, it’ll help loosen up all the baked on grime and grit. For best results, you should heat up the grill first and burn down any leftover food or crud stuck on. Then stick a fork on the round part of the onion and just rub away. It’s a natural way to clean your grill without all the smelly and sticky chemicals involved. 11. Vinegar bag for shower head- If you find that your shower isn’t working like it used to then that means it’s time to clean out your shower head. Mineral deposits can form on your shower head over time, causing the nozzle to clog up. This leaves you with a weak flow of water and little water pressure. The good thing is, there is one method that can save you the elbow grease and prevent slipping in the bathroom. Start off by filling a clear Ziploc bag with vinegar. Be careful not to spill any of the liquid on yourself as it can be stinky to rinse off. Secure the band around your shower head with a twist tie or rubber band. Let the bag sit there for an hour or two. Afterward just remove the bag and turn on the water to remove the vinegar. 10. Baking Soda hacks- Most people turn to baking soda to deodorize their fridge to get rid of lingering smells. But baking soda has so many uses that can be used around the house. For instance, adding one cup of baking soda to a cup of vinegar will unclog your drains around the house. Baking soda also removes natural oil build up in your brushes and combs. Just soak it in a warm tub of water and add in one teaspoon. Then rinse and leave it to dry. Baking soda also does a fantastic job of neutralizing odors in mouthpieces like dentures and retainers. All you need to do is just sprinkle some baking soda in a warm cup of water to keep it fresh. You can mainly use baking soda for virtually anything around the house. You can use it to break down grease and oil. To clean the microwave and the oven too! 9. Coca-Cola toilet bowl cleaner- It’s safe to say that most of us dread cleaning the bathroom. Who wants to spend time scrubbing away? The good thing is that you don’t have to. If you have to clean the toilet, just grab a nice cold can of coke and pour it down the toilet! It may sound like just a myth, but it’s an effective method. Due to the soda’s ingredients like carbonic acids and citric, will break down limescale grime and toilet rings too. You can also use diet soda as well, as long as the beverage contains carbonation then you’re ready to go! After pouring in the drink, don’t flush it right away. Just let the liquid sit in the toilet bowl for an hour or so. You can also choose to leave it during the night while you sleep. Then just flush the soda away, and you’ll be left with a sparkling new toilet bowl! It’s that easy and straightforward! 8. Lemon hack wonders- Butcher block stains like coffee rings are all too common, but you can zap those stains out with a lemon. You can also incorporate a tablespoon of sea salt and some hydrogen peroxide. Sprinkle a generous amount of the salt on the entire stain and squeeze out some lemon juice to make a paste. Scrub the stain using the lemon pulp side and lets the mixture sit overnight. You can also use a lemon to freshen up a garbage container by just rubbing lemon juice. Then rinse with warm water. Make chrome faucet shine by rubbing with a lemon on the tarnished area and drying it with a soft cloth when done. Lastly, you can make your own polish by mixing together a cup of olive oil and half a cup of lemon juice. Use this polish to clean wooden floors and furniture!
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