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Hi! Another hack you can use on your closet rods is wax paper. Just rub wax paper on the tops of all your rods. There will be no squeaking and you'll find the hangers glide like butter over the rod. 🤗 Plus you won't be adding any product to them!
The grapes...good cleaning and storing tips. Note from a wine country girl, look for the fattest, greenest stems. These are the the freshest grapes and will last the longest. If they are skinny and brown, they've been sitting too long already.
Hi Andrea as you were going through your list I only had a couple of things to add you might try. 1. When we bought our home it was like no one EVER cleaned the shower... I tried everything on the market and home recipes and still nothing. So while my husband was washing and cleaning his car I spotted rubbing compound and WOW!!! it worked amazing on my shower. I didn't know they original color was white and not beige. Than to help keep it that way I used car polish on the walls ONLY of the shower. It repels everything.. no soap scum no water spots. But NEVER use on the floor of the shower or tub because someone could seriously get hurt slipping. 2. Have you ever cleaned your hair brushes and combs? I have been doing this for about 40 years now. About every other month or so I clean out the hair, well hair gets cleaned out daily... and yes I toss them into my dishwasher. This method of cleaning is safe and gets all the crud out of the brush and combs. I have had the same brush since grade school and we'll I'm a grandmother to 5. Even my sisters are like OMG you still have that thing. I have always said if you take care of something it will last as long as you want it to. I have been teaching this to my older grands and they are amazed when they ask how old something is and I tell them. I hope you give these tips a try. Let me know what you think. Have a fun filled fabulous weekend!
Be digusted here: as a contractor, I've also done apartment mainenance and occasionally would,have to also clean when no maid service was available and it needed renting. Needless to say, some renters are just scum of the earth, and I once actually came across a shower tub that was BLACK with filth! (I wouldn't get in that wearing shoes), so I experimented with various cleaning products I had collected, spraying the tub wall in spots and placing the cans/bottles below. 15 minutes later I came back in and beheld just 2 spots where the grease was melting off. One was Lysol bathroom cleaner, the other one was a maid's suggestion; oven cleaner! Says a lot for Lysol, doesn't it? Been a fan for many years now - it's worth a little change for me to get jobs done quickly, and in one shot. Not that there's anything wrong with the diy tricks, but they all don't work well.
Best shower (& carpet & clothing & practically everything) cleaner I've ever used is a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and blue Dawn mixed in a spray bottle. If it's a lil tougher cleaning job (liked baked on crud in an oven or stubborn shower junk build up), spray with Dawn/vinegar then sprinkle a lil baking soda or Barkeepers Friend over it, let sit for 10min or so then wipe & voila! Dawn/Vinegar is my #1 cleaner that I'd never do without! It's replaced my shower cleaner, clothing stain treatment, carpet cleaner, oven cleaner (& thankfully those horrible fumes!)& so much more!
For effortless toaster cleaning LOL funny but true. Put your toaster outside on the porch or deck. Where there is ants that toaster will be spotless in a few hours. And to remove the ants, pick it up. Smack it down and in a few minutes, every ant will be gone. Marching off on their merry way. Happy to have the food and to have clean every little Nick and cranny..🤗
Use WD-40, and it'll keep clothes moths from finding the area. I use it on my shower curtain rod to keep rust from building up, and to keep the holders moving smoothly.
A neat trick to hold your recipe cards is to super glue the back of a bobby pin to the upper front of the lid of your recipe box. This will hold your card for you! And be real careful about using an extension cor with your vacuum. Make sure it's a cord rated high enough in voltage/wattage to use for appliances like that. You could cause your vac to overheat! We don't want any fires1
I owned a professional cleaning business and used everyone of these tricka except the salad spinner for water removal from delicates. She is sharing wisdom, if you struggle to keep your house clean. Let her experience help you . And there is no shame on you if you are not a cleaner or orginazer. That's why we have professionals. Never let anyone shame or guilt you it just frustrates and paralyzes you. Smiles!
The extension cord on the vacuum is one I have done for years. A firefighter gave me the tip to only use an extension cord rated for appliances. The light duty ones can get too hot and be a fire hazard.
I have been using nufinish car polish for the past 10 years on so many surfaces in my home. I was surprised that you didn’t use it in my favourite way - on shower glass and mirrors!!!! Cuts your cleaning time and my shower glass glows
I used that Nufinish on a really old car with like a 20 year old paint job that had not been taken care of and I'll tell you after I finished the whole car it looked like new!
Me again, Margaret....lol....I sent a salad spinner to college with my son to encourage healthy eating. Living in a house with 8 other young men I wasnt too surprised when he said, "Yes Mom, I've been eating lots of salads, but your salad spinner has been redesignted as a sock spinner... We all spin our sox so they'll dry by morning.". Oh well.
The "Awesome" brand of cleaners that are sold at Dollar Tree Stores are some of the best cleaners I have ever used. The Laundry Pre-treater and All Purpose Cleaners are shocking at how great they work.
The Awesome Laundry Pre-treat works great.I've found the longer I soak items, the better it works.The instructions says 30 minutes but it really does an outstanding job of you soak overnight.
We also use tube socks inside out as scrubbing dusters. The cotton flocking gets into the little nooks and crannies and you can wet it / rinse it without any trouble. Works great for ceiling fans.
That white sock is an ankle sock or a crew sock. Tube socks have no heel on them. Hence they are just a tube. I wish I could find the real tube socks. The heels wear out so fast. My daughters car has a rubber boot inside the cup holder. You pull it out. Wash and dry and replace it. Idk why all auto companies don't think to do this. $$ I prefer socks with cotton content. Polyester is not as good for cleaning. Real microfiber cloths have polyester AND polymide content. A polyester cloth just doesn't clean like the polymide content one.
I absolutely love your DIY hats! The hacks about putting your clothes inside out on a hanger is brilliant. I wonder why I’ve never thought of that myself. For your tip about throwing the washcloth into the microwave is good although, you must watch the washcloth or there’s a possibility that it will catch fire. I have always used a Pyrex measuring cup. I put water into the Pyrex measuring cup, add a few slices of lemon and microwave for a few minutes. When you finish heating the water DO NOT open the microwave. The hot water will penetrate most messes and when you wipe it down, the mess slides right off.
It was awesome to see Champion out and about having a good time. He now walks so much better than I dreamed possiible.possible. Thank you so much for helping him.
I was wondering about using paper towels instead of washcloths for cleaning some of the really awful stained or dirty areas to avoid the added cleaning of the washcloths?
Andrea and friends , here is a tip for drying your small fruits and especially berries: Use your " salad spinner " works wonderful removing all that excess water before storage or adding them to your recipes.
I found that lining the spinner with a paper towel helps keep the more delicate berries like raspberries from getting all banged up. It obviously also helps pull the water out but it definitely keeps your raspberries in one piece.
Use paraffin wax on the clothes rod for the hangers. If you dont have any rub wax paper on it. This is what we used in the clothing store i worked at. They slide amazingly.
"hanger horns" or "shoulder bumps" can be nipped in the bud by using a better hanger from the start. Those black velvet things may look nice, but they do cause the dreaded bumps. Use those "crystal" types you can get at Target or Container store - no bumps! The hangers from many clothing stores are wider/work great too. ALSO, get one of those plastic baby bottle nipple dishwasher baskets for small items like toothbrushes. That way they don't go flying all over the dishwasher from the strong water spray. They're so handy for cleaning a great many things in the dishwasher! And as a coffee lover (and coffee ice cream lover), that ginormous coffee mug is amazing! 😍
I always have a layer of hairspray on my bathroom vanity top from everyday use of hairspray so I use a damp dryer sheet. Even a used one sometimes still has enough softner left on it to do the job. Bonus it smells good also.
Love the vacuum trick. Just cleaned my toilet & realized I have a hard water ring ergrg erggh! But Andrea Jean to the rescue! 1 thing though, I'd be cautious using soap on fruit & berries. It can cause diarrhea if not rinsed well. I use baking soda & apple cider vinegar in water. It works great.
Yes wonderful tips! But i have to say, i always find it kind of mind boggling that people dont know they need to clean their toasters. I once dated a guy who thought he was Mr Clean....until i showed him all of the things he wasnt cleaning like his toaster, dishwasher, under the fridge, window tracks and things that MOST women know. It was actually hilarious because he seemed to think he was some kind of cleaning god because his place where he had only himself was "tidier" than mine where i had my 3 kids and pets. He didnt understand me when i said his place was tidier but that mine was much "cleaner" until i showed him.
I use denture cleaning tablets to clean my water bottles, coffee mugs, tooth brushes, vases, hard to clean containers. I also use it to clean inside my toilet tanks and soak the toilet bowls over night it is amazing and the dollar tree sells the tablets
I make a batch of slime and give my kids some and I use mine to remove dust and dirt crumbs, dog hair.. whatever.. slime will pick it up in those hard to reach areas..
Can you do a video on changing the filter in your microwave? I just recently heard about this. And I'm a clean freak but I just don't know how to do this.
Mean green is good stuff😊! my dad used it to clean all his work clothes!! He worked in LOTS OF Oils and coal all his life! Plus to clean his heavy machinery And his cars too! 😊 Thanks have a beautiful day ❤ GOD BLESS YOU ✝️🤗
For the microwave, I use a small casserole dish of water and lemon juice. I microwave that and then I let the steam build up in the microwave. Once that is complete, I wipe the microwave with papertowels.
I do this too with the bowl of water and lemon juice. I microwave it about a minute and then let it sit for 10-30 minutes then wipe with a rag. Easy! But my microwave is never really dirty because we use a lid on things. No I wipe it down whenever there’s a spill or splatter. But the other day I wanted to do it at work (that one is horrendous!) and thought I’d try baking soda dissolved in a bowl of water instead of the lemon juice. Same technique and it worked even better!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, oh uhmmm did I say that I loved your coffee cup ? ☕️ I Have an obsession with larger coffee cups also. My daughter started buying me larger mugs @ Christmas time they were awesome but then i stumbled upon TicToc and the Tumbler world I won a tumbler the first night I got online there & I was hooked. I bought myself cold tumblers as well as a 16.oz , 20.oz & 24.oz coffee mug tumblers with handles. All my tumblers are in some shade of pink for recognition of Breast Cancer awareness.
This old doggie learned 7 new tricks from you today!! I want to mention that your hack for rinsing fresh fruits is one I use. I also use my salad spinner for my lettuce. Then I use the paper towel for that and celery! It made me think about baby carrots. I will try it on those and see if it keeps that white dusty stuff from forming on them. Hmmmm.🧐Thanks for alll the things in this video. ❤
Clean your glass door in your shower.... After drying, wax it with NuFinish car wax do this about evey sux months. Do This to your car windshield and there won't be any foggy. I have been doinf this for years. Also when you clean your tile or marble on the walls of the shower, this works too.
Under the fridge at my house is manitory! We have dogs that shed. I have a vrush made for the coils and let me say that brush looks like it has a furcoat sometimes! Mycover is hard to putback on too.
Rain x auto glass cleaner plus rain Water repellent is fantastic on glass shower doors leaves them sparkling without any water drops good for a few showers
For one person: Can you do a video on making food prep faster, more efficient? I don't have a veggie slicer/processor. I spend SOOOO much time chopping veggies for salad, boiling quinoa, brown rice, making healthy dressing, etc. I do split my huge salad into most for lunch and some for dinner but it's a time drain still.
I was amazed one day I'm like what are you watching cuz she was talking bout the lady she watches loves dollar tree so then I said is her name Andrea Jean? She said idk so I was like show me the video. Sure enough it was you miss dollar tree organizer queen. Lol have a great day and just enjoy the tasks you do in life it's why you wake up and get so excited to go to work. I finally at my older age I figured out what my passion is in life it is never too late.
Replace your sliding door rollers. They will roll like new. Adding wd-40 or wax is only going to cause more problems down the road. Whoever changes the rollers will tell you what lubricant to use.
Insulated water bottles (the double-walled kind) shouldn't go in the dishwasher. The heat can cause a leak in the double walls, making the bottle lose its insulation.
Weird Tip: Get a bunch of artificial flowers and cut the flowers off using wire cutters. Now you have this bizarre tool that is kinda like one of those wizard head massagers. The main stem is your handle and then you have a bunch of stems. Put that baby under your stove, fridge, or cabinet and it collects dust bunnies!
We just got a Dollar Tree Plus in our town about 4 weeks ago! I love it!!!! I love all your inspiration! I can’t wait to go back and let my creative juices fly!
I'll have to dig my salad spinner out and put it to use! I wrap a cloth around a yardstick to get the dust bunnies out from under my fridge and stove between deep cleanings. PS I love your fancy new video format!
I roll the top of my chips bag inward towards the chips. That keeps all the grease and powder off my hands when I’m trying to eat them. Also, after I have opened the bag of chips, but the bag isn’t empty, I put a chip clip on them and store them in the fridge so they never get stale. One other thing I rarely ever buy chip clips. I will get clothes pins (clip style) or other clippy or clamping type things at the Dollar Tree
Thanks for all of the tips and tricks. I needed the car cup-holder tip. The Vaseline could get on the clothing. I will also use your extension cord tip. OMG!
Häagen-Dazs Java Chip is my guilty pleasure. Thanks for the hacks! I was just sitting in my car waiting for my appointment to start when this video started. Just seconds before, I was complaining about my car’s cup holders being dirty. Thank you! I’m gonna try this tomorrow!
WD-40's smell will dissipate(faster than the eventual stickiness from the Vasoline), but I think it will last longer on the shower rod & hooks, as well as preventing rust, and in your closet it will leave less residue. Add in a lavender sachet to negate the closet scent if necessary. 👍👍🤗 Excellent tips!!
I just love listening to you talk!!! The hack information is just an added bonus for me, lol!!! When using an extension cord, I think it is called a slip knot, place one at the end of the cord being attached to the next cord, then insert the end of the appliance/new cord through the middle of the knot and tie that end into a knot around the other cord and then plug the appliance into the extension cord. This will prevent the cords from being separated from each other if the cords are tugged too firm, firm enough to unplug them.
Depending on what part of the country you live in, there's a coffee ice cream better than Haagen daz. In the Midwest we have Kroger, and they have a brand called Private Selection. The very best coffee ice cream!!
I've been closing our bread that way since my kids were small (they're 22 & 21 now) & they used to break or lose the bread clips. I'm a coffee addict, all I 💜 anything coffee flavored/related especially ice cream! The grape hack is also good for olives.
When using extension cords make sure that you are using one equivalent to the power your vacuum draws. Thats a lamp cord and your vacuum is 12 volts min. Your cord will get hot and its a potential fire hazard. Also hard on the vacuum motor
Fruit wash I’ll have to remember and toliet cleaning I use toliet paper in bowl no need to take out just flush away and extension cord genus Btw Thank You - I so needed your video tonight - it was a “ take this job and shove day” - peopling is hard plus mountain of documentation to do still and I just needed something and your video hit the spot - Thank You 🌷
WOW! Great cleaning hacks. I think I'd try canned air [the stuff you use to clean your computer keypad] and stray those crumbs, then do the flip and shake over the trash basket. Also, while it is flipped, check the crumb tray track. Great idea adding the extension cord. However, it might be a good idea to tie the cords in a knot so they can't come undone.
My mom came from a farming community, and they use raw rice in salt shakers so it doesn't clump. It works for other sources too. They also use raw rice or dry beans or peas with soap to clean baby bottles or whatever that needs to scrubbed, just like you say
I worked in retail and we used to use wax paper on our bars that are clothing hung on and they would slide so easily and there was no noise. It was amazing!😮
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Hi! Another hack you can use on your closet rods is wax paper. Just rub wax paper on the tops of all your rods. There will be no squeaking and you'll find the hangers glide like butter over the rod. 🤗 Plus you won't be adding any product to them!
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The grapes...good cleaning and storing tips. Note from a wine country girl, look for the fattest, greenest stems. These are the the freshest grapes and will last the longest. If they are skinny and brown, they've been sitting too long already.
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Good to know! Thank you much!
Hi Andrea as you were going through your list I only had a couple of things to add you might try. 1. When we bought our home it was like no one EVER cleaned the shower... I tried everything on the market and home recipes and still nothing. So while my husband was washing and cleaning his car I spotted rubbing compound and WOW!!! it worked amazing on my shower. I didn't know they original color was white and not beige. Than to help keep it that way I used car polish on the walls ONLY of the shower. It repels everything.. no soap scum no water spots. But NEVER use on the floor of the shower or tub because someone could seriously get hurt slipping. 2. Have you ever cleaned your hair brushes and combs? I have been doing this for about 40 years now. About every other month or so I clean out the hair, well hair gets cleaned out daily... and yes I toss them into my dishwasher. This method of cleaning is safe and gets all the crud out of the brush and combs. I have had the same brush since grade school and we'll I'm a grandmother to 5. Even my sisters are like OMG you still have that thing. I have always said if you take care of something it will last as long as you want it to. I have been teaching this to my older grands and they are amazed when they ask how old something is and I tell them. I hope you give these tips a try. Let me know what you think. Have a fun filled fabulous weekend!
I love it Mary ❤️❤️❤️ thank you!
Be digusted here: as a contractor, I've also done apartment mainenance and occasionally would,have to also clean when no maid service was available and it needed renting.
Needless to say, some renters are just scum of the earth, and I once actually came across a shower tub that was BLACK with filth! (I wouldn't get in that wearing shoes), so I experimented with various cleaning products I had collected, spraying the tub wall in spots and placing the cans/bottles below. 15 minutes later I came back in and beheld just 2 spots where the grease was melting off. One was Lysol bathroom cleaner, the other one was a maid's suggestion; oven cleaner!
Says a lot for Lysol, doesn't it? Been a fan for many years now - it's worth a little change for me to get jobs done quickly, and in one shot. Not that there's anything wrong with the diy tricks, but they all don't work well.
Best shower (& carpet & clothing & practically everything) cleaner I've ever used is a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and blue Dawn mixed in a spray bottle. If it's a lil tougher cleaning job (liked baked on crud in an oven or stubborn shower junk build up), spray with Dawn/vinegar then sprinkle a lil baking soda or Barkeepers Friend over it, let sit for 10min or so then wipe & voila! Dawn/Vinegar is my #1 cleaner that I'd never do without! It's replaced my shower cleaner, clothing stain treatment, carpet cleaner, oven cleaner (& thankfully those horrible fumes!)& so much more!
@@garychandler4296 thats disturbing.
what brush is it? whats it made of ?
For effortless toaster cleaning LOL funny but true. Put your toaster outside on the porch or deck. Where there is ants that toaster will be spotless in a few hours. And to remove the ants, pick it up. Smack it down and in a few minutes, every ant will be gone. Marching off on their merry way. Happy to have the food and to have clean every little Nick and cranny..🤗
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For the closet rod, use the car wax. The hangers will slide easier and no Vaseline sticky!
Use spray furniture polish, it's not as messy & works better.
Use WD-40, and it'll keep clothes moths from finding the area.
I use it on my shower curtain rod to keep rust from building up, and to keep the holders moving smoothly.
Use a piece of wax paper and no greasy mess or smell
@@theresalaneschmitz8174 great idea!
Bar soap works well also (Dove bar works great!).. and it smells great!
You should not mix microfibre towels with terri cloth towels because they will pick up the fibers from the terri cloth
Wow! DIDN'T Know That. Thank You So Much❤
A neat trick to hold your recipe cards is to super glue the back of a bobby pin to the upper front of the lid of your recipe box. This will hold your card for you!
And be real careful about using an extension cor with your vacuum. Make sure it's a cord rated high enough in voltage/wattage to use for appliances like that. You could cause your vac to overheat! We don't want any fires1
I owned a professional cleaning business and used everyone of these tricka except the salad spinner for water removal from delicates. She is sharing wisdom, if you struggle to keep your house clean. Let her experience help you . And there is no shame on you if you are not a cleaner or orginazer. That's why we have professionals. Never let anyone shame or guilt you it just frustrates and paralyzes you. Smiles!
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The extension cord on the vacuum is one I have done for years. A firefighter gave me the tip to only use an extension cord rated for appliances. The light duty ones can get too hot and be a fire hazard.
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Agreed and they now come in colors, tie plug/socket like you would a tool, loop tie for safety.
Owned a cleaning service 29 years. I cut the cord off broken vacuums, added a plug and had an extension cord that I knew would handle the amps.
@@mimiescape2023 Brilliant!
I have been using nufinish car polish for the past 10 years on so many surfaces in my home.
I was surprised that you didn’t use it in my favourite way - on shower glass and mirrors!!!! Cuts your cleaning time and my shower glass glows
I did in a previous video ❤️😍🤩
Do you use it to clean the shower doors too??
Dancers beware! I used super synthetic car polish on my floors. Cant see it. In bare socks get ready to fall.
Thank you! I need this!
Thanks for sharing, this top!
I used that Nufinish on a really old car with like a 20 year old paint job that had not been taken care of and I'll tell you after I finished the whole car it looked like new!
Me again, Margaret....lol....I sent a salad spinner to college with my son to encourage healthy eating. Living in a house with 8 other young men I wasnt too surprised when he said, "Yes Mom, I've been eating lots of salads, but your salad spinner has been redesignted as a sock spinner... We all spin our sox so they'll dry by morning.". Oh well.
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The "Awesome" brand of cleaners that are sold at Dollar Tree Stores are some of the best cleaners I have ever used. The Laundry Pre-treater and All Purpose Cleaners are shocking at how great they work.
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@@AndreaJeancan i ask you something
The Awesome Laundry Pre-treat works great.I've found the longer I soak items, the better it works.The instructions says 30 minutes but it really does an outstanding job of you soak overnight.
So I can't ask you nothing
@@johnhipp604no you can't leave her alone
Love your idea of the tube sock❤ how many of us have socks in a sock bag or with no mates. Great idea Andrea 💡
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We also use tube socks inside out as scrubbing dusters. The cotton flocking gets into the little nooks and crannies and you can wet it / rinse it without any trouble. Works great for ceiling fans.
That white sock is an ankle sock or a crew sock.
Tube socks have no heel on them. Hence they are just a tube.
I wish I could find the real tube socks. The heels wear out so fast.
My daughters car has a rubber boot inside the cup holder. You pull it out. Wash and dry and replace it. Idk why all auto companies don't think to do this. $$
I prefer socks with cotton content. Polyester is not as good for cleaning.
Real microfiber cloths have polyester AND polymide content. A polyester cloth just doesn't clean like the polymide content one.
I love watching
I'm a pro maid cleaner and your hack is very helpful Thanks
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White vinegar sitting overnight in an open container takes the stench out of the air. Its also great for reusable straws and cups.
Yeah but vinegar is such a strong and unpleasant smell- in my mind it’s just trading one bad smell for another.
@Elizabeth-lj2vv it dissipates quickly. You can also add lemons to help with the stench😊
Wow! The hairspray as an ink fixative is great! Thanks Andrea Jean! 😊
You are so welcome!
The most fun I have cleaning is when I allow someone else to do it.
Amen to that!
Lol! 😂
I agree
Every Monday and Thursday, the housekeeper comes. I really decided to retire!
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I absolutely love your DIY hats! The hacks about putting your clothes inside out on a hanger is brilliant. I wonder why I’ve never thought of that myself. For your tip about throwing the washcloth into the microwave is good although, you must watch the washcloth or there’s a possibility that it will catch fire. I have always used a Pyrex measuring cup. I put water into the Pyrex measuring cup, add a few slices of lemon and microwave for a few minutes. When you finish heating the water DO NOT open the microwave. The hot water will penetrate most messes and when you wipe it down, the mess slides right off.
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It was awesome to see Champion out and about having a good time. He now walks so much better than I dreamed possiible.possible. Thank you so much for helping him.
I was wondering about using paper towels instead of washcloths for cleaning some of the really awful stained or dirty areas to avoid the added cleaning of the washcloths?
Lemon oil on closet bars and shower rods really works beautifully
Andrea and friends , here is a tip for drying your small fruits and especially berries: Use your " salad spinner " works wonderful removing all that excess water before storage or adding them to your recipes.
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I found that lining the spinner with a paper towel helps keep the more delicate berries like raspberries from getting all banged up. It obviously also helps pull the water out but it definitely keeps your raspberries in one piece.
Use paraffin wax on the clothes rod for the hangers. If you dont have any rub wax paper on it. This is what we used in the clothing store i worked at. They slide amazingly.
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I can’t believe it took me so long to come to TH-cam for cleaning tips. I’m disabled and every tip & shortcut is incredibly helpful!
"hanger horns" or "shoulder bumps" can be nipped in the bud by using a better hanger from the start. Those black velvet things may look nice, but they do cause the dreaded bumps. Use those "crystal" types you can get at Target or Container store - no bumps! The hangers from many clothing stores are wider/work great too. ALSO, get one of those plastic baby bottle nipple dishwasher baskets for small items like toothbrushes. That way they don't go flying all over the dishwasher from the strong water spray. They're so handy for cleaning a great many things in the dishwasher! And as a coffee lover (and coffee ice cream lover), that ginormous coffee mug is amazing! 😍
I always have a layer of hairspray on my bathroom vanity top from everyday use of hairspray so I use a damp dryer sheet. Even a used one sometimes still has enough softner left on it to do the job. Bonus it smells good also.
Love the vacuum trick. Just cleaned my toilet & realized I have a hard water ring ergrg erggh! But Andrea Jean to the rescue!
1 thing though, I'd be cautious using soap on fruit & berries. It can cause diarrhea if not rinsed well. I use baking soda & apple cider vinegar in water. It works great.
Thanks for sharing!!
Andrea, you can also use the lids off deli takeout containers to cut grapes. This works great on cherry and grape sized tomatoes!!
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Great ideas but steer clear of the WD40 in the toilet if you have a septic system
I enjoyed your calm voice as you taught us so many great cleaning ideas. Thank you!💕
Thanks!
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Just found your channel and all these tips have been so helpful! You are the first person who has shown how to clean a toaster!
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Yes wonderful tips! But i have to say, i always find it kind of mind boggling that people dont know they need to clean their toasters. I once dated a guy who thought he was Mr Clean....until i showed him all of the things he wasnt cleaning like his toaster, dishwasher, under the fridge, window tracks and things that MOST women know. It was actually hilarious because he seemed to think he was some kind of cleaning god because his place where he had only himself was "tidier" than mine where i had my 3 kids and pets. He didnt understand me when i said his place was tidier but that mine was much "cleaner" until i showed him.
I use denture cleaning tablets to clean my water bottles, coffee mugs, tooth brushes, vases, hard to clean containers. I also use it to clean inside my toilet tanks and soak the toilet bowls over night it is amazing and the dollar tree sells the tablets
Thank you for sharing such useful tips! Have a wonderful day! 😄
Thanks for all the tips. I am going to watch it again and take notes.
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I make a batch of slime and give my kids some and I use mine to remove dust and dirt crumbs, dog hair.. whatever.. slime will pick it up in those hard to reach areas..
Wax paper on the closet rod works with less mess.
Can you do a video on changing the filter in your microwave? I just recently heard about this. And I'm a clean freak but I just don't know how to do this.
Yes!
I didn't know microwaves had filters. 😮
Mean green is good stuff😊! my dad used it to clean all his work clothes!! He worked in LOTS OF Oils and coal all his life!
Plus to clean his heavy machinery And his cars too! 😊
Thanks have a beautiful day ❤ GOD BLESS YOU ✝️🤗
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For the microwave, I use a small casserole dish of water and lemon juice. I microwave that and then I let the steam build up in the microwave. Once that is complete, I wipe the microwave with papertowels.
I do this too with the bowl of water and lemon juice. I microwave it about a minute and then let it sit for 10-30 minutes then wipe with a rag. Easy! But my microwave is never really dirty because we use a lid on things. No I wipe it down whenever there’s a spill or splatter. But the other day I wanted to do it at work (that one is horrendous!) and thought I’d try baking soda dissolved in a bowl of water instead of the lemon juice. Same technique and it worked even better!
Thank you for sharing these home hacks/tips! They’re all so useful! ❤️😍💕
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Love the salad spinner hack. Where did you get your salad spinner?
Amazon 👍 it’s linked in the description box too ❤️
do you have a hack for the window grooves? im in a older building and i dont think anyone has ever really cleaned there and its stuck on.
Use a magic eraser on metal bottles, thermos, coffee cups...no soap just water. Works perfectly
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, oh uhmmm did I say that I loved your coffee cup ? ☕️
I Have an obsession with larger coffee cups also. My daughter started buying me larger mugs @ Christmas time they were awesome but then i stumbled upon TicToc and the Tumbler world I won a tumbler the first night I got online there & I was hooked. I bought myself cold tumblers as well as a 16.oz , 20.oz & 24.oz coffee mug tumblers with handles. All my tumblers are in some shade of pink for recognition of Breast Cancer awareness.
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This old doggie learned 7 new tricks from you today!! I want to mention that your hack for rinsing fresh fruits is one I use. I also use my salad spinner for my lettuce. Then I use the paper towel for that and celery! It made me think about baby carrots. I will try it on those and see if it keeps that white dusty stuff from forming on them. Hmmmm.🧐Thanks for alll the things in this video. ❤
You had me with the Coffee ice cream! My favorite!
Yasss!!! 😍😍😍😍
Clean your glass door in your shower.... After drying, wax it with NuFinish car wax do this about evey sux months. Do This to your car windshield and there won't be any foggy. I have been doinf this for years. Also when you clean your tile or marble on the walls of the shower, this works too.
Wow, these are new and better hacks
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Under the fridge at my house is manitory! We have dogs that shed. I have a vrush made for the coils and let me say that brush looks like it has a furcoat sometimes! Mycover is hard to putback on too.
❤I found your channel and loving it. I have that exact dishwasher. The grey flat filter part in the bottom come out too to clean.
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Rain x auto glass cleaner plus rain Water repellent is fantastic on glass shower doors leaves them sparkling without any water drops good for a few showers
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Love the vacuum and extension cord trick. Thank you so much!
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Me too thank you so much I never would’ve thought of that
For one person: Can you do a video on making food prep faster, more efficient? I don't have a veggie slicer/processor. I spend SOOOO much time chopping veggies for salad, boiling quinoa, brown rice, making healthy dressing, etc. I do split my huge salad into most for lunch and some for dinner but it's a time drain still.
You are an inspiration. It is never to late to enjoy organizing
Thank you so much!
I turned my brothers girlfriend on to these videos
I was amazed one day I'm like what are you watching cuz she was talking bout the lady she watches loves dollar tree so then I said is her name Andrea Jean? She said idk so I was like show me the video. Sure enough it was you miss dollar tree organizer queen. Lol have a great day and just enjoy the tasks you do in life it's why you wake up and get so excited to go to work. I finally at my older age I figured out what my passion is in life it is never too late.
Really glad to see another post,you are so clever👍🏼I have put some of your hacks in place already🫶🏽God bless you and yours🙏🏽✝️
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Replace your sliding door rollers. They will roll like new. Adding wd-40 or wax is only going to cause more problems down the road. Whoever changes the rollers will tell you what lubricant to use.
Everything was very good ideas,thanks for sharing with us.👍👍
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Insulated water bottles (the double-walled kind) shouldn't go in the dishwasher. The heat can cause a leak in the double walls, making the bottle lose its insulation.
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I figured this one out the hard way...
Omg, these hacks are awesome!!!! I'm so excited to try them.
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Weird Tip: Get a bunch of artificial flowers and cut the flowers off using wire cutters. Now you have this bizarre tool that is kinda like one of those wizard head massagers. The main stem is your handle and then you have a bunch of stems. Put that baby under your stove, fridge, or cabinet and it collects dust bunnies!
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We just got a Dollar Tree Plus in our town about 4 weeks ago! I love it!!!! I love all your inspiration! I can’t wait to go back and let my creative juices fly!
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Pumis stone for any calcium deposits in toilets or around sink faucets, easy easy
I'll have to dig my salad spinner out and put it to use! I wrap a cloth around a yardstick to get the dust bunnies out from under my fridge and stove between deep cleanings.
PS I love your fancy new video format!
Love it and thank you 😘😘💜
Thank you for sharing these home hacks. Have a blessed weekend. ❤
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I just discovered you and love your tips! Thank you! And yes… I absolutely subscribed!!!💕
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I roll the top of my chips bag inward towards the chips. That keeps all the grease and powder off my hands when I’m trying to eat them. Also, after I have opened the bag of chips, but the bag isn’t empty, I put a chip clip on them and store them in the fridge so they never get stale.
One other thing I rarely ever buy chip clips. I will get clothes pins (clip style) or other clippy or clamping type things at the Dollar Tree
Thanks for all of the tips and tricks. I needed the car cup-holder tip. The Vaseline could get on the clothing. I will also use your extension cord tip. OMG!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for all the hacks I appreciate you so much ❤
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Häagen-Dazs Java Chip is my guilty pleasure. Thanks for the hacks! I was just sitting in my car waiting for my appointment to start when this video started. Just seconds before, I was complaining about my car’s cup
holders being dirty. Thank you! I’m gonna try this tomorrow!
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Dulce de Leche is my fave. I use a big koozie to hold my pint. I found some that were made to fit those red Solo cups.
So awesome! Thank you for sharing! 😁🥳
Your voice is so soothing
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These are all amazing ideas! Thanks so much -
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I keep a spray bottle of 2 tsp of DAWN and WATER… it’s named BUG SPAY! Love it.
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I have my mom's old kenmore cannister vac, it works so well that I cant get rid of it, and I hate that I have to unplug and re-plug ... thanks! 😁
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.
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Great hacks... super effective
Glad you like them!
You have so many amazing ideas thank you❤
You are so welcome!
Castor oil is great too, for feet and hair. I even out it ony eye lashes.
I’d like to know what that back splash is & did u do it?Love it
Much fun presentation 🥰🥰
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You make my day especially when you did that toasty, I laughed so hard at you , thank you .
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Love the tips, and coffee ice cream - Thank you!
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Memorial Day weekend is the designated “clean under the fridge and oven” chore…of course it sometimes happens the following weekend!
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WD-40's smell will dissipate(faster than the eventual stickiness from the Vasoline), but I think it will last longer on the shower rod & hooks, as well as preventing rust, and in your closet it will leave less residue. Add in a lavender sachet to negate the closet scent if necessary. 👍👍🤗 Excellent tips!!
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I just love listening to you talk!!! The hack information is just an added bonus for me, lol!!!
When using an extension cord, I think it is called a slip knot, place one at the end of the cord being attached to the next cord, then insert the end of the appliance/new cord through the middle of the knot and tie that end into a knot around the other cord and then plug the appliance into the extension cord. This will prevent the cords from being separated from each other if the cords are tugged too firm, firm enough to unplug them.
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Depending on what part of the country you live in, there's a coffee ice cream better than Haagen daz. In the Midwest we have Kroger, and they have a brand called Private Selection. The very best coffee ice cream!!
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We just got a Kroger near Cleveland. Can't wait to try!
Loved the microwave hack!! Mine needed some attention!! 😊
Nu Shine is also GREAT on shower doors. NOwater spots
Very informative!! Thank you!
I really like all of your cleaning ideas. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much! 😊
I've been closing our bread that way since my kids were small (they're 22 & 21 now) & they used to break or lose the bread clips.
I'm a coffee addict, all I 💜 anything coffee flavored/related especially ice cream! The grape hack is also good for olives.
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& cherry tomatoes.
When using extension cords make sure that you are using one equivalent to the power your vacuum draws. Thats a lamp cord and your vacuum is 12 volts min. Your cord will get hot and its a potential fire hazard. Also hard on the vacuum motor
Beautiful backsplash tile!
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Fruit wash I’ll have to remember and toliet cleaning I use toliet paper in bowl no need to take out just flush away and extension cord genus
Btw Thank You - I so needed your video tonight - it was a “ take this job and shove day” - peopling is hard plus mountain of documentation to do still and I just needed something and your video hit the spot - Thank You 🌷
Awe thank you and you made me laugh 😘
My plumber son would argue with you about the paper towel. He's had to get into the guts of people's systems to clean all manner of things out.
How do you clean up inside the toilet rim where it isn't glazed? I haven't found anything that will really get that clean.
WOW! Great cleaning hacks. I think I'd try canned air [the stuff you use to clean your computer keypad] and stray those crumbs, then do the flip and shake over the trash basket. Also, while it is flipped, check the crumb tray track. Great idea adding the extension cord. However, it might be a good idea to tie the cords in a knot so they can't come undone.
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My mom came from a farming community, and they use raw rice in salt shakers so it doesn't clump. It works for other sources too.
They also use raw rice or dry beans or peas with soap to clean baby bottles or whatever that needs to scrubbed, just like you say
I worked in retail and we used to use wax paper on our bars that are clothing hung on and they would slide so easily and there was no noise. It was amazing!😮
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