Spring Cleaning: 25 Tips and Tricks

A simple salt scrub is all you need to clean your cast iron and carbon steel cookware.
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Waxing your vents will save you a lot of time and trouble.
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Keep clothes clean and free from moisture by hanging a bundle of chalk inside.
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Remove annoying water stains on wood with a hair dryer.
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A spray cleaner and power washer can really come in handy for giving your blinds a professionally clean look.
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Combining baking soda and hot water is one of the many ways to clean soap scum off shower walls.
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Dryer sheets come in handy for cleaning away dust on baseboards and keeping it away.
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Simply place shower heads and faucet handles on the top rack of the dishwasher and run it on the pots and pans cycle.
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A mixture of baking soda and lavender oil is all you need to clean your mattress.
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Place citrus peels and water in a pan in your oven at 350F for 25 minutes. After it has cooled start scrubbing away.
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Place a pillowcase on the blades of a ceiling fan and wipe away letting all the dust fall inside.
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Using a car wax as sink polish will leave it looking shiny and help prevent soap scum from building up.
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Dab a bit of toothpaste on the carpet and rub it in to remove stains.
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Line your veggie cabinet with newspaper to get rid of odor.
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Run a lint roller inside your purse for a quick and easy clean.
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Gently rub a pumice stone against hard water stains in your tub.
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Soak the grill in a mixture of dishwasher detergent and warm water for a clean finish.
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Don't be too scared, baking soda and soapy water can do the trick.
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Toss your shower curtain lining in the wash with 1 cup of vinegar and watch it come out sparkling clean.
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Place ice cubes on carpet dents to get rid of them.
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Soak tupperware in baking soda to get rid of stains.
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Remove scratches and dents with an iron.
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Find out how a combination of vinegar and bleach can make your washing machine stench free.
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The acid in apple peels can help remove stains and make the aluminum look as good as new.
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Place a wet sponge in the microwave to create steam, which helps with removing residue.
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