TOP 6 cleaning hacks

TOP 6 hacks tijdens de schoonmaak

With these 6 hacks you will have a carefree cleaning. One for every room in the house: laundry room, kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom and storage room.

1. Deepclean the dishwasher

We recommend cleaning the dishwasher thoroughly every 3 months. This way the machine will last much longer and you will keep your dishes clean.

What do you need for that?

  • - dishwasher tablet
  • - vinegar
  • - all-purpose cleaner
  • - dishwashing liquid

How do you proceed?

  • 1. remove the drawers from the machine and clean them separately
  • 2. Clean the inside and all edges with the all-purpose cleaner
  • 3. Unscrew the filter and clean thoroughly withwashing-up liquid
  • 4. Place the filter together with the drawers back into the machine
  • 5. place a container filled with vinegar in the machine
  • 6. put a dishwasher tablet in the loading compartment
  • 7. run the machine at 90°

Washing dishes by hand or in the dishwasher, wondering which is cheaper? Read this article about washing dishes .

2. Deepclean the washing machine

The same principle applies to the washing machine: maintain the machine in time so that it lasts longer. Your clothes will also stay clean in this way.
A clean machine = a clean result.

What do you need for that?

  • - dishwasher tablet
  • - bathroom cleaner

How do you proceed?

  • 1. Open the door to the machine and wipe away any washing residue between the rubber grooves with the bathroom cleaner
  • 2. slide the loading tray out of the machine and wipe it completely clean; then go into that opening again with a cloth and the bathroom cleaner and wipe all the remaining dirt together
  • 3. Unscrew the filter from the machine (in most machines these are located at the bottom behind a door): drain all the water and clean the filter with the bathroom cleaner
  • 4. Clean the outside and glass of the machine
  • 5. put a dishwasher tablet in the washing drum and run on a hot wash

Read the article if you are still wondering what the different washing symbols on your clothes mean.

3. Remove annoying stains on the mattress

Everyone knows those annoying stains on the mattress when you use a mattress protector. forget to post. Don't worry, because with this cleaning hack you can get rid of them within 10 minutes.

What do you need for that?

  • - soda
  • - vinegar
  • - lemon

How do you proceed?

  • 1. moisten the stain with water
  • 2. sprinkle baking soda over it
  • 3. Pour vinegar over it and let it soak for 5 minutes
  • 4. Use half a lemon to scrub the stain
  • 5. Continue scrubbing with water and a clean cloth

4. Get rid of limescale in the shower head

Nothing is as annoying as limescale in the bathroom. The shower head and taps also suffer the consequences of limescale: the jet of water becomes less powerful, as does the amount of water.

You can prevent this by descaling the limescale from your shower head and taps in good time.

    What do you need for that?

    • - plastic bag
    • - elastic band
    • - vinegar
    • - bathroom cleaner

    How do you proceed?

    • 1. Fill the plastic bag with one cup of vinegar and one cup of water
    • 2. rest the shower head in the plastic bag and try to close the bag with an elastic band
    • 3. Let it soak for 30 minutes and pour away the remaining limescale in the bag
    • 4. Wipe the shower head clean with the bathroom cleaner

    5. Deep clean the carpet easily

    You would be shocked to see how much dust and dirt is left behind in the carpet after vacuuming. Fortunately, there is an easy way to thoroughly clean the carpet.

      What do you need for that?

      • - pet hair remover
      • - cloth
      • - cooking pot lid
      • - come
      • - dishwasher tablet

      How do you proceed?

      • 1. Vacuum and sweep all hair and lint from the carpet with the pet hair remover
      • 2. Place the dishwasher tablet in the bowl and rinse with warm water
      • 3. wait until the dishwasher tablet has dissolved
      • 4. Soak the entire cloth in warm water and wring out gently
      • 5. Stretch the wet cloth over the lid and scrub the entire carpet

      6. Organize the storage with a handy storage system

      Do you get an overwhelming feeling when you enter the storage room? The trick is in the storage system! Organize in a smart way and bring back the peace in this space.

      What do you need for that?

      • - labels
      • - curver storage boxes

      How do you proceed?

      • 1. take everything out of the storage room and donate all the stuff you no longer use to charity shops, take all the broken pieces to the recycling centre
      • 2. organize everything by category and place in a curver storage box: technology, christmas, winter clothes, tools, crafts, holiday stuff, chargers and cables, ....
      • 3. Label each box with the category and what items can be found in the specific boxes