When not properly cared for, the equipment and appliances we use to clean the house can spread bacteria and germs. Here\u2019s how to clean your cleaning tools.\n
You use it to clean your dishes, but how often do you actually\u00a0clean your dish scrubber brush? When not properly cared for, this tool we rely on for cleaning up in the kitchen can actually spread harmful bacteria. The trick is to make sure you\u2019re getting the best clean possible. Clean your dish scrubber brush once a week in the dishwasher, or with a vinegar mixture.\n
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You use your sink to clean dishes, but you won\u2019t get anywhere if your sink is dirty, too. Clean it quickly with this drill brush hack.\n
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To make this drill brush you\u2019ll need a drill, a washer, a bolt, a long machine screw and a brush head replacement.\n
To clean, fill a bowl or bucket with hot water and dish soap (or the cleaning agent of your choice). Dip the power scrubber into the mixture just enough to saturate the bristles \u2014 do not submerge the drill!\n
Even if you empty your dryer\u2019s lint trap before each load, chances are there is still lint buildup around the area that could\u00a0potentially start a fire.\u00a0That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to deep clean the area once in a while. Here\u2019s the best method we\u2019ve found for cleaning out your lint trap. Wrap a clean rag around one end of a paint stir stick. Remove the lint trap and clean out the area with the rag-covered stick. To help the rag pick up the lint, dampen it with water first.\n
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The typical way to clean the filter of a bagless vacuum is to tap it against the inside of a trash can until most of the dust falls off. But that raises a cloud of dust and doesn\u2019t get the filter completely clean. For faster, neater, more effective filter cleaning, use your shop vacuum. Clean pre-filter screens and post-filters the same way. Just remember to be gentle with the shop vacuum\u2019s nozzle. Some filters have a coating that you can scrape off if you press too hard.\n