Cleaning Hacks Video From the Cura Maids Team, Plus 6 Easy Tricks You Can Try Today
Reading Time: 5 minutes | By Cura Maids Team
The best cleaning hacks are not secrets. They are small changes that save effort, like using the right tool or letting a cleaner do the work for you.
Start with our team's video below, then try the six easy tricks that follow. Each one uses things you probably already own.
Watch the Video
Prefer to read? Here are six more tricks you can use today.
Quick Answer: 6 Easy Tricks
| Problem | Trick |
|---|---|
| Dusty ceiling fan | Pillowcase over each blade |
| Pet hair on the couch | Damp rubber glove |
| Dusty blinds | Cloth-wrapped tongs |
| Dusty lampshades | Lint roller |
| Splatters inside the microwave | Steam from a bowl of water |
| Scuffs on painted walls | Melamine sponge, tested first |
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6 Easy Tricks to Try
1. Dust a ceiling fan with a pillowcase
Slip an old pillowcase over one blade and pull it toward you. The dust stays inside the pillowcase instead of falling on the furniture below. Turn the fan off first, and shake the pillowcase out outside.
2. Lift pet hair with a damp rubber glove
Put on a rubber glove, dampen it slightly, and sweep your hand across the couch or car seat. The hair clumps into rolls you can pick up. Test a hidden spot first on delicate fabrics. For bigger pet hair or odor problems, see our pet hair and odor removal page.
3. Clean blinds with cloth-wrapped tongs
Wrap a microfiber cloth around the ends of a pair of kitchen tongs and secure it with a rubber band. Squeeze each slat and slide it along. Both sides are cleaned at once.
4. Dust lampshades with a lint roller
A lint roller picks up dust from fabric shades without pushing it around. Turn the lamp off and let it cool first.
5. Loosen microwave splatters with steam
Heat a microwave-safe bowl of water for a few minutes and let it sit with the door closed for a few more minutes. The steam loosens the splatters so they wipe away. Use oven mitts, because the bowl and water will be hot.
6. Erase scuff marks with a melamine sponge
Dampen the sponge, use light pressure, and test a hidden spot first, since it can dull some painted finishes.
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Safety First
- Test first. Try any hack on a small hidden spot before you use it everywhere
- Never mix cleaning products. Some combinations release harmful fumes. Our cleaning myths guide explains why
- Turn things off. Switch off fans and lamps, and let anything hot cool down
- Use the right tools. Our house cleaning supplies list covers the basics
Want more room-specific tricks? See our kitchen cleaning hacks and bathroom cleaning hacks.
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FAQs: Cleaning Hacks
Do cleaning hacks really work?
Some do and some do not. The ones in this guide use simple tools and common sense, such as covering a fan blade or wrapping tongs in cloth. Test any hack on a small hidden spot first, and skip anything that mixes products.
Can I mix cleaning products for a stronger hack?
No. Never mix bleach with ammonia, vinegar, or other cleaners, because some combinations release harmful fumes. Use one product at a time and follow the label. Our cleaning myths post explains more.
What is the easiest way to dust a ceiling fan?
Slip an old pillowcase over each blade and pull it back toward you. The dust ends up inside the pillowcase instead of falling on the room below.
What is the best way to get pet hair off a couch?
Put on a slightly damp rubber glove and sweep your hand across the fabric. The hair clumps together so you can pick it up. Test a small spot first on delicate fabrics.
How can I remove scuff marks from walls?
A melamine sponge, often sold as a magic eraser, works on many painted walls. Use light pressure and test a hidden spot first, since it can dull some finishes.
How do I book a cleaning with Cura Maids in Wake Forest, Raleigh and the Triangle?
Call or text (919) 480-1051, or request a free quote online. We serve Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Garner, and Fuquay-Varina.
The Bottom Line for Wake Forest Homeowners
A few smart tricks save real time, and none of them need special products. For everything else, a trained team is a call away. If you are in house cleaning Wake Forest NC, we would be glad to help.
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