10 Things You Should Be Cleaning But Aren’t

1. TOOTHBRUSHES

They will be better off with a nice vinegar soak.

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2. VACUUM FILTERS

Stick them right in the dishwasher!  Find out more here.

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3.  OUTDOOR TRASH CANS

Yes, those big old trash cans in your driveway should be cleaned once in a while.  Here is how.

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4. BATHTUB DRAINS

DISCLAIMER: These pictures are gross. Here is how to do this.

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5. PILLOWS AND DUVETS

Dust mites and dust mite droppings.  Need I say more?  Here is how to wash pillows and here is how to wash duvets.

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6.  BATHROOM EXHAUST FAN

Canned air should do the trick here.

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7.  BARBECUE GRILL

Ammonia is the secret!

8. HOUSE PLANTS

If they get too dirty, it can breed bugs.  Give your plants a sponge bath once in a while.

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9.  SHOWER LOOFAH

I don’t really have to get into the details of how or why this gets filthy.  Do the words “breeding ground for germs and bacteria” mean anything? Let’s just say it needs to be cleaned.

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10. YOGA MATS

Let’s hope you have your own and even so, it needs to be cleaned.  But if you are ever borrowing one from the yoga studio, you definitely should have this concoction on hand at every class.

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What is your most rewarding cleaning?  Mine is definitely sheets.  When all the sheets and bedding is clean on everyone’s bed, I definitely sleep better.  Tell is about yours!

Thank you to buzzfeed for this great article inspiration.  Please see their site for more things you should be cleaning.