In any household, cleaning and tidying things up are crucial to maintaining order, sanitation, and wellness. Some go as far as strictly scheduling their dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping sessions to keep their homes neat and free from any dirt and harmful pathogens.
But sometimes, even with the most meticulous cleaning routines, certain stains seem too hard to remove. Sure, some stains may add an antique and weathered look to your Amaris Homes residence; but some dirt marks create a feeling of disarray and unpleasantness.
Fret not because there are safe and effective ways to eliminate stains on almost any surface. Here are six of them:
Lemons are perfect for making lemonade and iced tea for you and your visitors to beat the summer heat while you lounge in your Amaris Homes living room. However, these sour and refreshing fruits are also excellent for removing stains on fabrics such as cotton, linen, and polyester.
Slice four lemons or a bag of calamansi, and squeeze them in a gallon of hot water. Pour it on areas, such as the collar and armpit parts of your clothes. Use the same mixture to break down stains without fading the color of your clothing items.
If you don’t have lemons available, distilled white vinegar is a sour suitable for cleaning stains off clothing and furniture pieces. Add a cup of vinegar to one gallon of hot water, submerge your clothes for 24 hours, then wash them after. You may strengthen your vinegar solution by adding salt or baking soda. These will break down the yellow stains and odor-causing bacteria on your clothes’ collar, elbow, and armpit areas.
White vinegar has also been used as a furniture cleaner for centuries. Pour some vinegar into a clean rag and wipe it on the surface of your table, shelf, or dresser. Sprinkle some salt or baking soda to disinfect the surfaces.
Hydrogen peroxide is excellent for cleaning cuts and wounds. However, this antiseptic is also great for eliminating period and blood stains on clothes and beddings. Hydrogen peroxide, or agua oxigenada, also dries odorless, so you won’t have to worry about the stench of blood in your rooms.
Pour a cap full of hydrogen peroxide on the bloodied area; add if necessary, especially if the stain is large. After the stain has disappeared, wash as you would to fully clean any light stains and kill odor-causing bacteria. Note that this cleaning hack is more effective on dried bloodstains; if your period-stained sheets, pants, or skirts are still wet, it is best to wash them right away to prevent stubborn stains from forming.
Home manicure and pedicure sessions are perfect for unwinding and having “me time” after a stressful day at work. Cleaning messy nail polish coats is easy with acetone or nail polish remover. The same chemical is also great for cleaning marker stains on your walls and furniture pieces.
Soak a cotton ball or pad with nail polish remover and wipe it on areas with permanent marker stains. Wipe away the stains, and enjoy clean surfaces! This hack is excellent for keeping your walls, countertops, and floors clean after your kids have finished using their non-toxic marker pens.
Now let’s say your nail polish remover is just scratching the surface of your marker-stained items. An alternative to acetone is hairspray. Not only does it keep your hair do’s up for the whole night, but it also helps strip marker stains off your walls and home surfaces.
Spritz the hairspray on the spot you want to clean, then wipe away the product. Open windows and use a fan to let out the toxic fumes from your home. You want clean surfaces and corners without compromising your health.
The sun might be the sole reason for the humid and blazing heat right now, but its cleaning and disinfecting properties will surely make you say, “Praise the sun!” After laundering your white clothes and sheets, hang them outside on your sampayan, or clothes hanger, and let the sun dry them naturally. You’ll have dry, stain-free, and fresh-smelling clothes without negatively impacting the environment.
Note that the sun-drying technique is best used for white fabrics as directly drying your colored items may cause them to fade. However, harnessing the sun is also excellent for lightening stains and killing odor-causing bacteria. Dry your pillows, mattresses, and bedding linens for fresher and cleaner sleeping spaces.
Removing stains may seem like a tough job. But with the right tools and methods, you’ll have clean, disinfected, and fresh-smelling clothes, furniture, and home elements. That said, don’t forget to use these six hacks to eliminate stubborn stains in your household.
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