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1. Quick Refrigerator Cleaning
When Tet comes around, you often need to store a large amount of food, which inevitably leads to unpleasant odors and dirt in the refrigerator. To keep your fridge clean, fresh, and organized, apply the following hacks:
2. Cleaning Mirrors and Glass Doors
Instead of using typical glass cleaners or multipurpose cleaners to wipe off dust and dirt from mirrors or glass doors, you can utilize white vinegar or sliced potatoes to rub onto the surfaces. Then, use crumpled newspaper to wipe, leaving the mirrors sparkling clean.
3. Quick Dish Cleaning Method
Gone are the days of scrubbing dishes tirelessly; a splash of vinegar or lemon juice mixed with dish soap will swiftly cut through grease, leaving your dishes sparkling and vibrant as new.
4. Wood furniture cleaning hack: Use a saltwater solution to wipe down wooden surfaces, preventing mildew and enhancing durability effectively.
For wooden items showing cracks, try applying a bit of fish oil onto the cracks and leave it overnight. Wipe clean with a damp cloth the next day, and witness the cracks vanish.
5. Eliminate rust stains on pots and pans: Persistent high heat exposure often leads to rust buildup on metal cookware. Combat this issue by sprinkling a thin layer of salt on half a potato. Gently scrub the affected areas until clean, then rinse with water.
With prolonged use at high temperatures, metal pots, pans, and other utensils may develop rust stains. To tackle this, sprinkle a thin layer of salt on half a potato and rub it gently on the rusty spots until they're clean. Rinse with water afterward.
To clean metal cookware from rust stains caused by extended exposure to high heat, sprinkle a small amount of salt onto half a potato. Then, gently scrub the affected areas until the rust disappears, followed by rinsing with water.
6. Refresh your washing machine with vinegar
After a year of use, it's time to give your washing machine's drum a thorough clean to rid it of bacteria, dirt, and fabric residue. Dilute vinegar with water, pour it into the drum, and press start for a regular cycle. This method will leave your washing machine drum cleaner than ever before!
7. Tackle wall stains effectively
Worried about stubborn stains or doodles on your walls before the Lunar New Year? Fear not, as you can use cucumber peel to scrub away the dirt. Whether it's pencil, pen, marker, or paint, they'll all be swiftly cleaned up.
8. Revitalize silverware with banana peels
Did you know that banana peels can also clean silver items like jewelry, knives, forks, and spoons in a jiffy? Rub banana peels onto the items several times, then rinse with water and wipe dry to see them shine brighter than ever.
9. Whiten toilet bowls with carbonated water
Among carbonated soft drinks, citric acid is present, which effectively whitens porcelain items. Therefore, you can quickly whiten toilet bowls simply by pouring a can of carbonated water into the bowl. Then wait for about 1 hour and scrub again with clean water.
You can also use scented candles, essential oils, or toilet cleaning tablets to keep your bathroom smelling fresh during the Lunar New Year.
Hope these little tips above will help you clean your home thoroughly to welcome the Lunar New Year. Thank you for reading this article!
