How to Get Rid of Black Grime in Shower
8 Fast Cleaning Fixes to Get Rid of the Grime
There's hope for even the dirtiest, most outrageous messes that somehow find their way into our homes. Here's how to fix any disaster area.
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If you have: Grimy kitchen walls
The combination of
cooking grease, steam, and regular old dust creates a sticky residue on your kitchen's surfaces. Clean up grease splatters from your walls, range hood, and
cabinets by washing them with a sponge dipped in undiluted white vinegar. Use
another sponge soaked in water to rinse, then wipe dry with paper towels. Tip: Don't forget the top of your fridge, which can get greasy as well.
Source: Woman's Day
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If you have: A splatter-filled microwave
If the interior of
your microwave is a real mess, use the softening power of steam to your advantage. Mix 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar and 1/2 cup
water in a glass bowl, then bring to a rolling boil inside the microwave.
Carefully remove the hot bowl and wipe the microwave clean of the now-loosened food using a paper towel.
Source: SheKnows
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If you have: A gross kitchen garbage can
An often-overlooked source of real filth is the kitchen
garbage, as traces of food and liquid make their way out of the bin liner
and onto the can itself, leaving a smelly mess. Scrub using dish
detergent or multi-surface cleaning liquid and a nylon-bristle brush (your bathtub is an ideal
place for this task). Rinse and dry thoroughly with paper towels.
If you notice these smells in your home, don't ignore them.
Source: Real Simple
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If you have: Crusty, burned-on oven spills
Don't
leave that baked-on mess on the bottom of your oven; it can give off unpleasant
odors and even create smoke. If you can't run a self-cleaning cycle, spritz with
water from a spray bottle, then sprinkle on some baking soda and add a few
drops of white vinegar. Let the mixture bubble for a minute or so, then use a
scrub sponge to sweep away the grime. Follow with a thorough wipe-down with a
damp paper towel.
Source: Good Housekeeping
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If you have: Cloudy, unsightly shower soap scum
A haze of soap
residue and hard water spots accumulates quickly in showers and on shower doors. To
remove, use a sponge or clean cloth to wipe
room-temperature white vinegar onto your shower walls and door. The acid in the
vinegar will help dissolve the residue. Wipe clean with a damp paper towel. To prevent buildup, use a squeegee on the surfaces after each shower. Tip: Use a nylon brush to scrub out the shower door's tracks.
Source: Woman's Day
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If you have: A less-than-tidy toilet bowl
Time can be your
ally when tackling a dirty toilet. To clean and deodorize the toilet bowl, pour one cup of white
distilled vinegar or multi-surface cleaning liquid into the bowl and let sit several hours or overnight, if
possible. Then scrub well with a toilet brush and flush.
Source: SheKnows
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If you have: Filthy windows
Clean windows make everything seem brighter, but you don't need additional bottles of window cleaner for the job—simply use a multi-surface spray cleaner or a water-vinegar solution, and wipe windows down using crumpled-up newspapers or paper towels. Tip: Wash windows on a cloudy day; the windows dry more slowly and will streak less.
Source: Stylelist
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If you have: Pet hair everywhere
Of course, you can use special lint rollers and dry sponges—but if you're in a hurry,
simply dampen the palm of your hand
and wipe the pet hair off in a downward motion. Rubber gloves or latex
gloves also work, as does the sticky side of a
FedEx label.
Sources: Stylelist, Woman's Day
Originally Published: July 24, 2012
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