KTLA in Los Angeles recently invited me on their Morning News program to discuss my favorite cleaning hacks. Watch my KTLA 5 segment where I discuss three of the top cleaning hacks on Tik Tok.
1. LAUNDRY STRIPPING:
Laundry stripping is a thorough method of cleaning garments such as towels, bedsheets and more, and while it's a lengthy process, it actually doesn't require very much of your time. I must add that the results are satisfying!
Items Needed:
Borax
Washing Soda
Deep Cleaning Laundry Detergent
Large Wooden Spoon
Measuring Cups
Large Bucket, Sink or Basin
Dirty Garments
Optional: Rubber Gloves
Instructions:
Fill a container (such as a sink, basin or large bucket) with hot water
Add 1/4 cup Borax
Add 1/4 cup washing soda
Add 1/2 cup laundry detergent
Stir mixture until it dissolves completely
Add in dirty garments (such as towels, bedsheets or gym clothes)
Stir mixture
Let sit for 4 - 5 hours (or until the hot water cools), stirring occasionally
Remove garments and squeeze out all the excess water
Put garments on a cold water rinse cycle in a washing machine
Empty dirty water bucket/basin
Wash hands
Put garments in the dryer (without dryer sheets)
ENJOY your soft, fresh, vibrant garments!
2. DIY OVEN CLEANING:
This is an easy way to deep clean your oven to get rid of years worth of grime!
Items Needed:
Bowl and Spoon
Dish Soap
White Vinegar
Baking Soda
Sponge
Dish Cloth
Instructions:
Add 1/2 cup dish soap
Add 1/4 cup white vinegar
Add 1 1/2 cups baking soda
Completely mix products together
Remove oven racks from oven and set aside
Use a sponge to layer the mixture on all oven surfaces (excluding the heating element)
Let the mixture sit for 4 - 6 hours
Wipe off the mixture and grime with damp dish cloth
Enjoy your cleaner oven!
Repeat every 3 months or longer as needed
3. DIY GROUT CLEANING:
Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to clean the grout between tiles? This is one of my favorite cleaning hacks that produces instant results!
Items Needed:
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Spare Toothbrush
Washcloth
Gloves
Instructions:
Put on rubber gloves and turn on a fan or open a window for ventilation
Pour a small amount of toilet bowl cleaner in strips along dirty grout between tiles
Let the cleaner sit on grout for 5 minutes (keep children & pets away from the area)
Gently brush the cleaner into the grout with a toothbrush (not a toothbrush that you'll use to brush your teeth)
Wipe away the cleaner and grime with a washcloth
Enjoy your cleaner grout!
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