7 Efficient House Cleaning Tips

House cleaning is hard work, no matter how you slice it.

But you can make your house cleaning chores much easier by using some common household items to help you along the way.

Here are 11 tips to help you clean your house efficiently and effectively:

1.  Use vinegar to clean windows without leaving streaks behind

I'm sure everyone has used Windex since it's one of the most popular brands for window cleaners.

The problem with many commercial window cleaners is that they contain ammonia which leaves a greasy residue after it dries that attracts dirt like crazy!

You'll find yourself having to clean the windows much more often than usual because of this annoying film left behind by other cleaners.

Vinegar is known as nature's disinfectant and is great for windows.

Simply mix 1 part vinegar with 3 parts water in a spray bottle, shake well, spray on glass, and wipe clean with newspaper or paper towels.

No streaks!

2.  A dryer sheet will help collect lint off of your clothing during the next washing cycle

Place a used or new dryer sheet on top of any article of clothing about to go into the wash.

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The fabric softener left behind on the dryer sheet helps attract some of that pesky lint that clings to your clothes during the tumbling process during the wash cycle.

3.  Use salt to remove grease stains from concrete driveways or brick pavers

Saltworks as an abrasive cleaner by breaking down grease (or oil).

Mix 3 tablespoons of salt with 1 gallon of warm water to form a paste.

Apply the paste directly on the stain, rub gently, then rinse clean with water.

4.  Use baby powder to remove scorch marks from glass top stoves

The worst thing that can happen while cooking is scorching your food and having it leave behind scorch marks on the glass stovetop.

To remove these unsightly stains, apply baby powder or cornstarch generously over the stain and allow it to sit overnight.

The next day your kitchen will look like new again!

Simply wipe off excess powder remaining after you spray some water onto the area and wipe clean with paper towels.

5.  Clean burnt pans with baking soda

The best way to clean burned pans is with mild soap and water, although this takes time.

The easiest way to remove the burnt food residue is by putting a generous amount of baking soda directly on the pan and coating the surface generously.

Use hot water (but not boiling) to pour over top of baking soda which will cause it to bubble up fast.

Let it sit for several minutes before scrubbing with an abrasive sponge.

Wipe clean with paper towels until all residue has been removed from the pan.

6.  Clean your stovetop range hood filter with dishwashing liquid

No matter how well you try to keep your range hood filter clean, dirt and grease tend to accumulate quickly because of exposure to heat during cooking.

The easiest way to clean the filter is with dishwashing liquid.

Simply place a small amount of dishwashing liquid into a plastic container, add just enough hot water to create a thin mixture, and dip your range hood filter in it for several minutes.

Rinse under running tap water until all grease has been removed from the surface of the filter; allow to dry before replacing back onto your range hood.

7.  Remove dirt build-up on tile floor grout with Coca Cola

Over time, dirt and debris begin to accumulate between the grout lines and can be very difficult to remove without scrubbing too hard (which will damage the grout).

One popular trick that works like magic is by simply pouring cola directly on the grout and allowing it to sit for several minutes.

The acidity of the cola helps dissolve the dirt, and you'll find that most of the stains can be easily wiped clean with a wet cloth or paper towels; allow to dry completely before mopping if using cola on linoleum floors.

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