These Might Sound Like Some Weird Cleaning Hacks, But They Work

Bella Breakdown If you’re planning on doing some house cleaning this weekend then trying out some new, but effective hacks may be what you need. If you find yourself out of your usual cleaning products try using these household items that will surely get the job done. On top of being a great drink, Coca-Cola can also be used to clean your porcelain toilet, sinks, and bathtubs. Simply pour a can of Coke into a toilet and let it sit for an hour, scrub and then simply flush it clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous...

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9 Rules For De-Cluttering Your Kitchen For Good

Bella Breakdown While right now seems like the perfect time for you to renovate your kitchen, but that may not be what you need. Instead of spending money on a kitchen face-lift try out these steps to permanently de-clutter your most popular room in the house. First thing you should do is take inventory of everything in your kitchen. Yes, everything. The problem with a cluttered kitchen is that you have an abundance of items that you don’t even use. So pull everything out and place them into groups and separate them based on how often you use each...

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5 Tips For Spring Cleaning

Bella Breakdown Spring is in the air! The birds are singing, the snow is melting, and your place probably looked like you’ve been hibernating in it for three months straight. You know what that means: It’s time to do some spring cleaning. Spring cleaning has a big reputation, and it can seem very daunting. However, it doesn’t have to be an endless, painful task if you follow the following advice. 1. Buy your cleaning supplies beforehand. If you get midway through cleaning, only to realize you are missing a toilet brush, then going to the store is going to...

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Places You’re Forgetting To Clean

Bella Breakdown These nine household spots are hidden sources of dust, grime, and – worse – harmful germs. Here’s where you need to roll up your sleeves and get to work. 1. Your Toothbrush Holder: wash it at least once a month. 2. The Utensil Drawer: Remove the utensil organizer and wipe out the drawer. 3. Stove Grates: Soak them in warm soapy water. 4. Trash Cans: Sanitize and let sit to dry. 5. Reusable Grocery Bags: Wash them a few times a year. 6. Icemaker Bucket: Dump out the ice and wash it well with soap. 7. The...

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Crafty Clean: How to Remove a Red Wine Stain

Bella Breakdown No need to panic—just follow this easy 5-step process to remove red wine from a white tablecloth (or other washable fabric). Wine Stains Begone! Before starting, gather these items: white cloth table salt rubber band boiling water large bowl Step 1: Dab at the stain with a damp white cotton cloth. Step 2: Slide a bowl under the fabric, centering the stain. Step 3: Secure the stained item to the bowl with the large rubber band. Step 4: Sprinkle the table salt onto the stain. Step 5: Pour boiling water over the salted stain. Then machine wash...

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