For many of us, cleaning is one of the last things we want to check off of our to-do lists. Dishes can pile up, dust can start collecting in corners, and bathrooms can easily fill with grime and scum. That’s why it’s necessary to clean what you can, when you can. But if it’s tough…
Store a Squeegee and Dish Wand in the Shower
If you want to multitask like a pro and make the most of your shower time, keep a squeegee and dish wand alongside your toiletries. Since you’re already in there, you can use a dish wand to scrub your tiles and bathtub while you shower. Opt for one with a handle that can be filled with soap or cleaner to give your shower tiles an even deeper clean.
After you’re done showering, you can use a squeegee to wipe off excess water. Use the squeegee on the shower walls to fend off mold, and on glass shower doors to prevent soap scum or water stains. With this hack, not only do you get clean, but your shower does, too. All you have to do is keep these two handy cleaning tools close by.
Put Your Dishwasher Utensil Holder in the Sink
Instead of letting dirty utensils pile up in the sink before putting them in the dishwasher, try this one easy hack that will keep them organized from the start. Take the silverware basket from your dishwasher and put it in your sink. As you use utensils, you can organize them into each compartment and place the holder back in the dishwasher when you’re ready to run it. This trick works best for those with generously sized kitchen sinks, and we do recommend using a sink protector to prevent the utensil holder from scratching the surface.
Soak Dirty Dishes
Does anyone actually enjoy hand-washing dishes, especially ones with heavy-duty residue or caked-on food? It’s time-consuming and, quite frankly, tough work. However, you can lighten your load by soaking dirty dishes before cleaning them. Fill up your sink or a dish bin with hot water and some dish soap, and let those pots and pans soak while you shower, clean other parts of the house, eat dinner, and more. After soaking for at least 15 to 30 minutes, stuck-on food will come off with ease.
Use Scrub- and Rinse-Free Cleaners
Half the battle of cleaning is all the scrubbing that’s required, oftentimes while you’re bent over the bathtub or straining your neck to clean shower ceilings or shower heads. But you can make quick work of cleaning your bathroom by upgrading the cleaning products you use. For showers, there are rinse-free solutions that melt away and prevent soap scum. There’s no wiping needed; just spray after you shower and go! There are also foaming bathroom cleaners that don’t require vigorous scrubbing and need only a quick wipe after letting the foam sit for a few minutes, which can make cleaning less of a workout.
Get a Robot Vacuum
If vacuuming isn’t your favorite task on your chore list, there’s still a way to clean your floors and get those hard-to-reach dust bunnies. A robot vacuum is the ultimate lazy cleaning hack that will do all the work for you. Instead of moving furniture to get rid of dust and debris under sofas, tables, beds, and chairs, you can turn on a robot vacuum and let it breeze through those tough spots on its own. Many robot vacuums also have advanced features, such as smart sensors and automatic charging, and can be controlled through an app, so you can schedule cleanings, target certain rooms or areas, and more. Although robot vacuums are an investment, they’re worth the purchase if you want to set it, forget it, and come home to sparkling clean floors.
