Handy Cleaning Hacks

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Mattress

Spray the mattress with a 1:3 ratio mix of vodka and water to disinfect and destroy bacteria.

Microwave

Heat a glass container of water with a couple of lemons cut in half in the microwave until the water boils, and leave it for a minute. The inside is then very easy to wipe off.

Burnt food in a frying pan

Cover the bottom of the frying pan with water, and add a glass of vinegar. Boil thoroughly on medium heat, then remove and add two tablespoons of baking soda. The burnt bits of food will be easier to remove.

Shower head

Pour some vinegar into a polythene bag, and attach it to the shower head with rubber bands. Leave it for at least an hour, or overnight. The dirt will be cleaned from both inside and outside the shower head.

Carpet stains

Wipe the stain with a 1:3 mixture of vinegar and water. Cover with a wet cloth, then run a hot iron over it for 30 seconds. Repeat if necessary.

Animal odours

Mix equal amounts of soda and hydrogen peroxide, and wipe the odorous area with a sponge.

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