{"id":25078,"date":"2021-12-17T18:30:50","date_gmt":"2021-12-17T18:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=25078"},"modified":"2021-12-17T18:30:51","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T18:30:51","slug":"8-cleaning-cheats-that-dont-work-that-you-must-stop-beliving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/8-cleaning-cheats-that-dont-work-that-you-must-stop-beliving\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Cleaning Cheats That Don&rsquo;t Work That You Must Stop Beliving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>By MARY MARLOWE LEVERETTE\n\n\n\n</p><p id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\"'>Do you want to make cleaning easier and dream of the day someone or something will solve all of your messy problems? Of course, you do. Today&rsquo;s products and cleaning tools are so much better than they used to be with\u00a0new innovations hitting the market nearly daily to make life easier. \n\n\n\n</p><p>And the internet is filled with hacks and tips that lure us in with visions of better and effortless cleaning. Who thinks of these things and why haven&rsquo;t we seen them sooner? Some are based on a bit of science, but most are not.\n\n\n\n</p><p><br>Here are eight cleaning hacks that don&rsquo;t work and will just waste your time and money. Some are even flat-out dangerous! Skip &rsquo;em and follow the saner advice that will give you a much cleaner and safer outcome.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"' id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-12\"'>Add&nbsp;Salt to Washer to Prevent Dye Bleeding\n\n\n\n</h2><p id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-13\"'>Save the salt for your fries and skip putting it in the washer. By the time clothes get into stores for you\u00a0to buy, it&rsquo;s too late to\u00a0stop dye bleeding. That process has to be done while the fabric is being manufactured. Fortunately, if all of your underwear is now pink, there are some useful\u00a0hacks that might just save the day.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"750\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/paint-salt-shaker-holes-with-clear-nail-polish.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-7575\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/paint-salt-shaker-holes-with-clear-nail-polish.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"' id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-15\"'>Use&nbsp;Hairspray to Remove Ink\n\n\n\n</h2><p id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-16\"'>This is an oldie but a goodie hack that used to work when hairspray was nearly 100% alcohol.\u00a0But times have changed. Today&rsquo;s hairsprays contain less alcohol (which is the\u00a0magic ink remover) and more conditioners, oils, and emollients. Save the hairspray for your updo and grab the isopropyl alcohol instead.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"667\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/does-hair-spray-really-remove-ink-stains-1901076-02-f3a59877703c40e5a02dd21ee6d46565.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-25080\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/does-hair-spray-really-remove-ink-stains-1901076-02-f3a59877703c40e5a02dd21ee6d46565.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"' id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-18\"'>Place a Magic Eraser in Toilet Tank to Remove Stains\n\n\n\n</h2><p id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-19\"'>Yes, those little white erasers are magic at removing\u00a0soap scum\u00a0on bathtubs and crayon marks on walls. But they do nothing in your toilet tank to\u00a0clean your toilet\u00a0and may even screw up the flushing mechanisms. The scrubbers are made of melamine foam and need your elbow action to work. They don&rsquo;t dissolve and contain no bacteria-killing or dirt-lifting components.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1000\"' height='\"667\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/shutterstock_516985210.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-25081\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_516985210.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"' id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-21\"'>Coat a Cooktop With Car Wax for Easy Cleaning\n\n\n\n</h2><p id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-22\"'>Grease and food spatter can be hard to remove from cooktops;\u00a0especially if they are crusty from weeks of high heat. If you have a boil-over, stick with prompt cleaning and a product that cuts through grease.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"has-text-align-center' wp-block-heading id='\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0-1\"'>WARNING\n\n\n\n<blockquote class='\"wp-block-quote' is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow><p>Some sites suggest coating a cooktop with a layer of care wax. And while this wax can make messes easier to wipe away, it can also potentially cause a fire.\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"' id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-25\"'>Hot Water Kills All Germs\n\n\n\n</h2><p id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-26\"'>Hot water can kill some bacteria, but it has to be really hot (212 degrees F) and the contaminated surface must be exposed for several minutes. Since most home hot water heaters are set at 120 degrees F, you&rsquo;re fooling yourself about expecting hot water alone to kill germs. After the\u00a0flu sweeps through your home\u00a0or you prepare raw meats in the kitchen, add a disinfectant like chlorine bleach, pine oil, or phenolic solutions (Lysol) to your cleaning routine.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"815\"' height='\"495\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/image-70.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-25094\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/image-70.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"' id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-28\"'>Coca Cola Is the Best Toilet Cleaner\n\n\n\n</h2><p id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-29\"'>Can you clean a toilet with Coca-Cola (or any carbonated soda)? Yes. Should you? No. Most carbonated sodas contain small quantities of citric and phosphoric acids that\u00a0are effective in slowly removing rust and some stains. However, a liter of soda will do nothing to kill bacteria and leave a sticky residue that might just provide food for bacteria growth in the toilet. Stick with disinfecting toilet cleaners; they&rsquo;re better and cheaper\n\n\n\n<figure class='\"wp-block-image' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"683\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/weird-toilet-fixes-that-really-work-327019-08-a288197a48f94eacaf898dccfcf1feb7-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-25095\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/weird-toilet-fixes-that-really-work-327019-08-a288197a48f94eacaf898dccfcf1feb7-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"' id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-31\"'>Extra Detergent Will Produce Cleaner Laundry\n\n\n\n</h2><p id='\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-32\"'>More is not always better when it comes to\u00a0cleaning laundry\u00a0or dirty floors.\u00a0Adding extra detergent\u00a0and cleaners makes it harder to rinse away and remove all the sticky residue. If that residue is left in fabrics or on the surface of your carpet or kitchen floor, it works as a dirt magnet. Fabrics turn dull, and floors attract soil more quickly. Instead of adding more, choose the best quality cleaner for the job, read the directions, and measure appropriately. An extra bonus, you&rsquo;ll save money and make fewer trips to the store.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"683\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/GettyImages-1223205129-1024x683.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-25096\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/GettyImages-1223205129-1024x683.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>By MARY MARLOWE LEVERETTE Do you want to make cleaning easier and dream of the day someone or something will solve all of your messy problems? Of course, you do. Today&rsquo;s products and cleaning tools are so much better than they used to be with\u00a0new innovations hitting the market nearly daily to make life easier.\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[54,100,96,30,46,6,31,32],"class_list":{"0":"post-25078","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tie-life-style","8":"tag-clean-hack","9":"tag-diy","10":"tag-diy-home","11":"tag-household-hacks","12":"tag-life-hacks","13":"tag-life-style","14":"tag-tips","15":"tag-tricks"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Black-and-White-Classic-Vintage-Business-Mens-Fashion-Facebook-Cover-3.png","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25078","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25078"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25078\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25078"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25078"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25078"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}</p></figure></div></figure></p></figure></div></blockquote></h3></figure></div></figure></div></figure></div>