At Home with Bounty

Keeping a house clean can be a challenge, especially for those with kids, pets, or a generally busy schedule. Since we don't all have personal maids to follow us around and clean up the messes we make, every little thing we can do to make cleaning easier helps save us time. By following a few tips on house cleaning, you can leave more time for the things you enjoy!

What You'll Need:

• A few crumpled newspapers
• White vinegar
• A couple scoops of baking soda
• A few dryer sheets
• A regular (not diet) cola
• A scoop of laundry detergent
• A few drops of liquid dish soap
• Bounty paper towels

Instructions:

1. Clean glass surfaces such as windows and mirrors with newspaper and white vinegar. This simple method helps you get your glass streak-free quickly and easily.
2. Pour baking soda in the bottom of your garbage cans before placing the liner in them. This little trick helps cut down on odors.
3. Is half of your dinner stuck to the bottom of the pan? Fill it with hot water and set a dryer sheet into it. Leave it overnight and clean it in the morning. The dryer sheet will help demagnetize the stubborn food and grease, making it easier to clean up.
4. Clean your bathroom while you sleep. Pour a can of cola into the toilet and leave it to eat away rust stains. Run a couple of inches of hot water into the bathtub and drop in a scoop of laundry detergent. In the morning, scrub the toilet clean with a brush and drain the bathtub before giving it a good rinse. It will look like you spent hours cleaning! These tips on house cleaning can save you tons of time while making some of the most unpleasant house chores almost effortless.
5. Make your own homemade cleaning solution for counters, carpets, and most household surfaces by mixing water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a couple of squirts of dish soap to create a handy multipurpose cleaner for mere pennies. Use your solution and a Bounty paper towel to tackle even the worst messes.