Has it ever happened to you? After watching Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up on Netflix, you go on a random cleaning spree only to realize that you’ve run out of commercial cleaning products. Instead of doing a quick grocery run, did you know you can whip up a homemade cleaning solution using stuff you already have in your pantry? 

In this blog, our house cleaning experts in Louisville share recipes for their favorite DIY homemade cleaners. Check them out!

Baking Soda and Vinegar Cleaning Solution

Create a natural kitchen cleaner and fresher by adding four tablespoons of baking soda into equal parts vinegar and warm water. 

Here’s how to use baking soda as a homemade cleaner:

• Spray baking soda solution to clean and deodorize the kitchen countertop.
• Spray on the insides to pre-treat and deep clean your oven.
• Adjust the consistency by reducing water to create baking soda paste to clean and polish your stainless steel sink and faucet.
• Fill your garbage disposal with a cup of baking soda mixed with half a cup of vinegar, let it sit for a few minutes, and run the tap to eliminate funky odors.

Citrus-Flavored Home Cleaning Spray

Fill a spray bottle with one cup of white vinegar and water. Soak lemon or orange peelings and add sprigs of rosemary into your solution. Let it ferment for a week before using it. According to an article by Healthline, vinegar has mild acetic properties that make it effective for cleaning and disinfecting. On the other hand, the citrus peelings and herbs naturally give off a pleasant scent. 

Here’s how where you can use this eco-friendly cleaner:

• Use it to get rid of hard water stains on glass shower enclosures, sinks, and bathroom or kitchen fixtures.
• Spray it to sanitize trash cans, chopping boards, stove, and countertops, except on granite, delicate stone, and stainless materials.
• Use it to remove scuff marks and dirt off your walls.

DIY Glass and Mirror Cleaner 

Dilute half a cup of vinegar and ¼ cup of 70% isopropyl alcohol in two cups of water. Add two drops of lavender or eucalyptus essential oil, only optional. Spray it on surfaces with old newspapers or paper towels to buff it dry, and you’ll instantly have sparkling clean glass windows and mirrors. 

Natural Rust and Stain Cleaner  

Cut a lemon in half and sprinkle it with borax powder, which you can find online or in the detergent section at supermarkets. Use it to scrub rust-filled surfaces anywhere at home, except for marble and granite. Rinse with tap water and wipe with a cotton rag.

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• Standard residential cleaning
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A deep cleaning may be the last thing on your list when moving out of an old apartment. But putting your rental back in pristine condition is part of your rental agreement. In addition, it increases your chances of getting your security deposit back in full, not to mention making your landlord happy.

In this article, we share pro tips from our best home cleaners in Jeffersonville, IN, on how to deep clean your apartment before moving out. Check out this step-by-step move-out cleaning guide.

Pack up and Take Out Everything That Didn’t Come with the Unit

Uninstall frames, shelves, towel hooks, and everything else that did not come with the unit. Remove nails and screws and patch holes, and then touch up paint.

Deep Clean Walls, Baseboards, Cabinets, and Doors

Instead of repainting, deep clean surfaces to remove scuff marks and discoloration. Mix half a cup of vinegar and a few drops of dish soap in a gallon of distilled water. Scrub walls, baseboards, and cabinets, and then buff with a clean, dry rag.

Dust Ceiling and Ceiling Fans

Take off cobwebs and dust using a long-handled broom or vacuum cleaner. You can also improvise by using a paint roller or a long curtain rod and covering the end with a cotton sock to get to hard-to-reach areas.

 

Clean Mirrors, Glass Windows, and Glass Doors 

Clean glass and mirror surfaces using a homemade cleaning solution of vinegar and isopropyl alcohol. Wipe in a circular motion and dry using paper towels and old newspaper. Keeping these reflective surfaces spotless and streak-free allows more natural light and creates an appearance that everything is sparkling clean. Avoid cleaning windows on a sunny day. In an article by RealHomes, they explained that the heat from the sun dries up the cleaning solution much quicker, resulting in streaks and spots.

Deep clean the kitchen and appliances 

• Deep clean kitchen sink and garbage disposal. 
• Deep clean oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, and other appliances that came in with the rental.
• Wipe down countertops and pantry.

Deep clean the bathroom

• Deep clean the toilet, bathtub, and sink to remove hard water stains.
• Scrub floors and wipe dry.
• Clean glass shower enclosure and mirror.
• Empty cabinet and wipe with all-purpose cleaner and rag.

Sweep, vacuum, and mop the floors

The rule is to always clean top to bottom. Now that you’ve dusted, scrubbed, and clean top surfaces, it’s time to pay attention to the floors. Sweep and vacuum, focusing on pet fur, dander, and other stubborn dirt. Mop floors with a bit of dish soap diluted in a bucket of clean water. 

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Many people cannot withstand the smell of smoke, whether due to cigarette smoking indoors or wildfires because beyond annoying, they can give you headaches and make you feel nauseous. Some online how-to guides on removing smoke smells recommend lighting scented candles or spraying perfumed aerosols, like Febreze. But in reality, it doesn’t work and only masks the unpleasant odor temporarily.

We asked our best home cleaners in Louisville for tips on how to get rid of smoke smell for good. So if you recently moved into a new apartment that reeks of cigarette smoke or living anywhere recently affected by a wildfire, this blog is for you.

How to Eliminate Smoke Smells At Home 

According to Texas A&M University, the lingering smell is due to the microscopic smoke particles deep-seated into every visible surface. They stick on everything, including walls, floors, furniture, bedding, and clothes. 

Removing the smell of smoke permanently requires a thorough deep cleaning of every nook and cranny of your home. Doing so consumes significant time and energy, which can be frustrating because you must do it repeatedly until the smell is gone. It’s not surprising why many homeowners decide to outsource it and book a deep cleaning service instead. 

But there’s also nothing wrong if you decide to do it yourself. We recommend following this step-by-step cleaning guide from our experts to help you achieve the best results.

1. Deep clean walls and floors

Mix two cups of white vinegar or lemon juice in a gallon of water. Use this for soaking sponges and cleaning rags to mop floors, scrub walls, and wipe countertops, tables, and furniture. Doing this also cleans discoloration and scuff marks from your walls. 

2. Put all washable items in the laundry

Wash everything — clothes, beddings, curtains, and cushion covers. Instead of using a fabric conditioner, add half a cup of vinegar with your laundry detergent to neutralize the smell naturally.

3. Sprinkle baking soda on couches, mattresses, and carpets 

Baking soda is another fantastic odor neutralizer. Use it on items you can’t just throw and wash in the laundry. Use a vacuum cleaner to get rid of dust and debris first. Then cover the surface with a thin layer of baking soda. Let it get absorbed for at least 30 minutes. Next, do another round of vacuuming to suck up the powder. And voila, you’ll notice that your couch, carpet, and the rest of your home smell fresher and cleaner.

Book the Best Home Cleaners in Louisville 

Tried everything but still stressing about how to get rid of the smoke smell from your home permanently? Let SuperCleaning Louisville save the day!

We are best known for our excellent team of professional house cleaners who are all insured, bonded, and carefully background-checked to guarantee premium-quality service and your peace of mind. We offer standard residential, deep, and move-in/ move-out cleaning services.

Our cleaning team is experienced and knowledgeable on how to clean homes effectively to eliminate any nasty odors. So, make your life easier and book a home cleaning service today!