In this household, spring cleaning starts in January so to help you get back to sparkle, here’s some of my time & money saving hacks for 2026;
- Bathroom – take stock of toiletries and do a little tidy up ~ chances are you’ve purchased sale items and they are stocked at the back of the cupboard. A money saving effort!
- Carpet & Upholstery – Try my Go To Stain Cleaner to spot clean carpet & upholstery stains using non-toxic & inexpensive ingredients.
- Coffee & Tea Service – run a cup of vinegar and water through the coffee maker cycle then rinse with fresh water through two additional full pot cycles; soak the coffee and tea pot(s) overnight in hot water with a dishwasher tablet. Now that was easy!
- Dishwasher Filter – yes your dishwasher has a filter and it’s probably in Yuck Mode – pull it out and soak it in hot water and a dishwasher tablet for about an hour. Your dishes will be sparkling!
- Kitchen Cabinetry – melt dirt & grime buildup around hardware in minutes using Dawn dish soap + white vinegar.
- Range Hood Exhaust Fan – no need to scrub range hood filters, just soak them in hot water with a dishwasher tablet or run through your next dishwasher load.
- Travel Kits – refresh travel kits, spot clean & air out luggage so you’re ready for that last minute getaway.
Check out Good Housekeeping’s thorough list of 40 spring cleaning hacks.
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