10 Home And Business Cleaning Tips From New South Wales’ Finest

1. Eucalyptus oil removes the gummy residue left by shop stickers
   
2. To clean a microwave oven, add four tablespoons of lemon juice to one cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Boil for five minutes in the microwave, allowing the steam to condense on the inside walls of the oven. Then wipe them with a soft cloth.
   
3. To prevent ash from flying everywhere when cleaning out a fireplace, use a spray bottle filled with water to cover the ashes with a light mist
   
4. To leave a room smelling fresh after you have vacuumed, place a few drops of your favourite essential oil (such as lavender or eucalyptus) near the vent where the hot air is released and it will blow through the room
   
5. Vacuuming a mattress, particularly along piping and crevices, removes dead skin cells that attract dust mites
   
6. Sprinkle any wine stains with salt first, as this will absorb the wine
   
7. Stains in your kitchen sink or bad odour in the drain? Rub baking soda on stains before they set
   
8. Spring cleaning is not just about vacuuming and dusting. You should also look into organising all your winter stuff. Throw away those things you do not need and de clutter those drawers, closets and dressers that are jam packed with winter gear
   
9. Pick up tiny shards of broken glass by pressing some soft white sandwich bread onto the area. Follow up by wiping with a wet paper towel
   
10. Clean dirty fan blades with old pillowcases so dust and debris don’t end up on the floor
    

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