Cleaning Tips

For the best clever cleaning tips around, look no further. We’ve put together a definitive list of cleaning tips for all areas of your home, as sent in by you. You’ll be amazed by what you can do with a little baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice and other natural ingredients from your kitchen cupboard.

We’e broken out the best cleaning tips for the bathroom, kitchen, lounge, garage and outdoor areas, as well as stacks of great general household cleaning tips. Click on a room below to view all the top cleaning tips for that category, or simply browse the list and get inspired by the fantastic range of innovative cleaning tips available!

Click on one of the rooms below for a fool-proof clever cleaning plan that will leave your home sparkling and free from dirt and germs. Or for a more detailed look at home cleaning, visit the Cleaning Surfaces and Cleaning Appliances sections.

VIVA® Clever Cleaning Tips

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  Bay leaves in drawers help keep insects away.
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  Having trouble removing sticky labels from containers? Pour a little olive oil on VIVA^® Paper Towels and rub gently. No more soaking or scratching.
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  Place a small amount of bi-carb soda in an open container and leave in the fridge. It will absorb odours.
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  Use eucalyptus oil to clean the benches and to get rid of the bad odour.
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  Try baking orange peels in the oven at 350°C to remove kitchen smells.
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  Pour coke into your toilet and bath. The acid removes all stains. Wait one hour and flush.
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  Using toothpaste on the silver taps makes them nice and shiny.
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  Mirrors don't fog if you rub a little liquid soap and buff
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  Use washing powder on the bath tub to remove dirt stains in warm water. WORKS WONDERS!
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  Whilst still hot clean a BBQ down with white vinegar. Let it evaporate and when slightly cool wipe down surface with VIVA^® Paper Towel.
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  Eucalyptus oil can be used for getting rid of all things sticky from most smooth surfaces.
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  To clean sandstone paths or pavers, use household bleach. It is more effective than a water pressure gun, saves water and is less harsh.
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  Place a few drops of essential oil onto cold light bulbs - when they are turned on and heat up, you can enjoy the fresh scent.
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  Biro comes out by dipping the stained part of the clothes into a glass of milk.
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  Rub lemon juice onto a stubborn stain on a white shirt. Leave under sunlight. This will remove the stain.
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  Try to buy items that are wash and wear to cut down on ironing time.
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  Vinegar rather than fabric softener does the same job and leaves the tub squeaky clean.
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  Going on a long drive? Wash your car then smear a thin film of baby oil on the bumper. The dead bugs just hose off.
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  To prevent slugs and snails chewing up the mail, sprinkle salt inside the letter box.
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  Use a 2 stroke blower to clean the gutters! Job done in 10m and perfect!
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  Kerosene poured on driveways & paths, kills weeds, moss etc. Saves hours weeding.

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