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As spring arrives, it's the perfect time to give your home a thorough refresh, even though it may seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, spring cleaning doesn't have to be the chore it's often perceived to be. With a variety of Scotch-Brite™ Products and the following helpful tips and tricks, you can make your spring cleaning more enjoyable and efficient!
Sponge Away Your Microwave
From reheating leftovers to getting in the right mood for movie night, your microwave handles a lot through the days, weeks, and months. And for every stain, spill, pop, or explosion, there’s a need to get your microwave cleaned up. With these steps, and a little help from Scotch-Brite® Zero Scratch Scrub Sponge, you can make your microwave clean for another round of whatever you reheat.
Microwave Sponge Steam How-To:
1. Wipe any loose crumbs.
2. Add two tablespoons of baking soda to a microwave-safe bowl. Mix in a cup of water.
3. Microwave the bowl on high for four minutes. As the water comes to a soft boil, the steam will loosen the gunk on the walls while the baking soda eliminates any odors of late-night food choices. You can also substitute lemon juice for the baking soda if you want a citrusy deodorizing effect.
4. Let the bowl sit and steam for two minutes after the timer to loosen up that cooked-on mess.
5. Carefully open the door and remove the hot bowl along with the turntable plate and roller element. Take your moist scrubber and wipe the inside of the microwave. Use the scrubbing side if there are any remaining stubborn spots.
6. If you have a turntable tray, wash it with warm, soapy water like you would a normal dish. Go ahead and wash the plastic roller piece while you’re at it. Then, dry them completely before placing them back in the microwave.
Steel the Show
Whether it’s fingerprints or spilled food, your stainless steel appliances are bound to get covered with marks, smudges, and grease. Using your favorite stainless steel cleaner and a Scotch-Brite™ Microfiber 3-in-1 Cloth, you can safely clean your fridge, ranges, dishwashers, ovens, and any other stainless steel appliances you have in your home.
Erase Wall Mistakes
Your walls can accumulate lots of dust, dirt and more, so spot cleaning is a great way to quickly refresh them. With the Scotch-Brite® Easy Eraser, you can easily wipe away scuff marks, dirt, smudges and stains from most surfaces. No sprays or cleaners are needed, these erasers just need water to restore your walls to their former glory.
The Bright Idea of Lampshade Dusting
Lamplight looking a little dim? Here’s a bright idea to fix that. The Scotch-Brite™ Extreme Clean Lint Roller. With this roller, you can easily remove dust from your lampshade to make any room brighter. Featuring 50% stickier* sheets, with just a few swipes, you can let there be light.
*Compared to standard Scotch-Brite™ Lint Rollers based on laboratory testing on fabric.
Shower Curtain Cleaning Hack
How often do you clean your shower curtain? Dirt and buildup can accumulate while it hangs in your shower — it doesn’t clean itself! With this simple trick, you can give your shower curtain a refreshed look using the washing machine. It’s very easy to do, simply follow the steps below:
1. Wash your shower curtain using warm water combined with vinegar, baking soda, or gentle laundry detergent.
*Note: Pick one of the three cleaners listed above. Do not use all three at once or you will have a science experiment or nasty chemical reaction on your hands.
2. After washing, hang your clean shower curtain back on the shower rod to dry.
Expert Tip:
Believe it or not, you should wash your plastic shower curtain at least once a month to prevent the buildup of mold and mildew. However, a minimum of every three months will suffice.A Sponge, Tongs, and Ceiling Fans. Oh My!
Ceiling fans are a sneaky place for dust mites to gather. But with the unlikely pairing of regular kitchen tongs and Scotch-Brite® Zero Scratch Sponges, you can easily get your fans circulating fresher air. Here’s how:
1. Attach two Zero Scratch Sponges to the ends of a pair of tongs with the scrubbing side facing outward. You can use rubber bands or zip ties to keep the sponges in place.
2. Dampen the sponges.
3. Slide the sponges along each fan blade to clean them.
Tracking Clean Window Tracks
When the weather is nicer, you'll want to open your windows and let in some fresh air. There is sure to be some gunk and debris in the tracks, but with the Scotch-Brite® Grout & Detail Brush, you can clean the window tracks to eliminate the debris that could blow through your home.
Busting Baseboard Dust
You may not notice it, but baseboard dust is known to collect right there in plain view. Give your baseboards a refresh and easily lift and trap dust with the Scotch-Brite® 3-in-1 Microfiber Cloth.
Cleaning Your Cleaner
A clean sponge is an essential tool in a clean home. And as an essential part of any kitchen, sponges get used for a variety of daily tasks. But with all the cleaning you get out of your sponge, how do you clean the cleaning tool? Don’t sweat it. Just wash the sponge by running it through the dishwasher (top rack) with the drying cycle. It can be cleaned and sanitized this way up to 20 times or more.
Tubbed, Tiled, and Scrubbed.
Even though you use it for bathing and getting ready cleanly, your bathroom can become quite messy. Give your bathroom a fresh start with help from the Scotch-Brite® Non-Scratch Extendable Tub & Tile Scrubber. With over 25 inches of cleaning extension, you can easily scrub away soap scum, hard water, and other shower grime without scratching, reaching, or bending for it. Safe to use on floors, walls, shower doors, tubs, and more with just water or your favorite cleaner, you can easily scrub away the grime for a bright shine.
