{"id":11667027,"date":"2026-02-22T17:31:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T22:31:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/?p=11667027"},"modified":"2026-02-22T17:56:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T22:56:20","slug":"home-cleaning-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/the-curator\/11667027\/home-cleaning-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"5 unexpected cleaning secrets hiding in your home right now"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Curator<\/a> independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms.<\/em><\/p>\n

I’ve been cleaning professionally for 18 years, and I still get a specific kind of satisfaction from this: watching someone realize that the product they’ve been ignoring under their sink is secretly a genius tool for a completely different problem. Let\u2019s walk through some double-duty for items you have at home already (and if you don\u2019t, I\u2019ve got links for you from top brands like Cascade<\/a>, Bounce<\/a> and Dawn<\/a>). Here we go!<\/p>\n

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1. Dishwasher Tablet to Clean Greasy Air Fryer Basket<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Problem<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Your air fryer is one of the greatest inventions of the last decade \u2014 until you have to clean the basket. The baked-on grease and carbon buildup that accumulates on the grate and in the basket is resistant to heavy scrubbing (you can wreck the nonstick coating), and most baskets aren’t fully dishwasher-safe. So people either scrub ineffectively or live with a grimy basket.<\/p>\n

The Unexpected Fix<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCascade Platinum Plus Dishwasher Pods\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tOne dishwasher tablet – but a good one. These work exceptionally well because they work hard at cutting grease and contains powerful enzymes. Fill a basin or bucket with hot (not boiling) water, drop it in the basket, and let is soak for 30 minutes up to overnight. The next morning, use a soft cloth to remove chunks of buildup and rinse and dry before using again.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$24.97 on Amazon\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

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Dishwasher tablets contain protease enzymes specifically engineered to break down protein and fat bonds \u2014 the same molecular action that dissolves baked-on casserole works identically on air fryer grease. The tablet does the work so you don’t have to.<\/p>\n

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You may also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Microfiber Cleaning Cloth \u2013 $19.99<\/a><\/p>\n

Swiffer PowerMop Multi-Surface Mop \u2013 $39.99<\/a><\/p>\n

Compressed Air Duster \u2013 $129.99<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Dryer Sheet to Remove Pet Hair From Clothing (Before You Wash)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Problem<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you have a pet, you know: washing something covered in fur often just makes it worse. The water mats the hair deeper into the fibres, and it comes out of the wash just as hairy as it went in \u2014 sometimes more so.<\/p>\n

The Unexpected Fix<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBounce Dryer Sheets\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tThe dryer \u2018sandwich\u2019 – but with a twist. Before anything goes into the washing machine, toss the hairy item in the dryer on Air Fluff (no heat) with 2\u20133 dryer sheets for 10 minutes. Check the lint trap. That’s where your pet’s extra hair ended up. Once done, launder and dry the clothing as usual. You\u2019ll notice a significant reduction of pet hair. \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$5.29 on Amazon\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

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Here’s the science: static electricity is what makes pet hair cling. Bounce sheets contain a cationic surfactant that neutralizes static charge, releasing the grip. Air fluff tumbling moves the hair to the lint trap. Heat would set it deeper \u2014 air fluff is the non-negotiable part of this.<\/p>\n

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You may also like:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pledge Multisurface Antibacterial Cleaner Spray \u2013 $7.27<\/a><\/p>\n

Attitude Daily Shower and Tile Cleaner \u2013 $17.99<\/a><\/p>\n

Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner (3 Tablets)\u00a0\u2013 $10.57<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Dawn Powerwash to Clean Greasy Kitchen Cabinet Doors<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Problem<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cabinet doors above and near the stove accumulate a sticky, greasy film \u2014 a mix of cooking vapour, dust, and oxidized (yellowing) oil \u2014 that regular all-purpose sprays smear around without actually cutting through. It never looks clean and it feels sticky to the touch. Yuck.<\/p>\n

The Unexpected Fix<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray Starter Kit\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tSpray it directly on the cabinet door, wait 3\u20135 minutes, wipe with a damp microfibre cloth in a single pass. That’s it. No scrubbing. Rinse with a clean cloth and water and call it a day. The cloth will come away visibly mucky, which is also deeply satisfying.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$11.97 on Amazon (was $12.99)\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

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Dawn Powerwash is a concentrated degreasing formula that comes out foamy and clings to vertical surfaces. The surfactants surround grease molecules and lift them off the surface during the dwell time. You’re letting chemistry lift the grease instead of your elbow. Remember to test on an inconspicuous spot on painted or lacquered cabinets. This will work beautifully on laminate, wood veneer, and factory-painted finishes.<\/p>\n

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The Pink Stuff The Miracle Cream Cleaner \u2013 $7.97<\/a><\/p>\n

The Clean People Fabric Softener Sheets \u2013 $21.99<\/a><\/p>\n

Electric Spin Scrubber \u2013 $62.99<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Handheld Fabric Steamer to Sanitize Kids’ Fabric, Plush and Plastic Toys<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Problem<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It’s cold and flu season and you’re looking at the toys that have fallen everywhere, been chewed up and drooled all over, and played with day after day. Most of these toys you can’t put in the washing machine \u2014 the electronics, the glued eyes, the delicate stuffing. And bleach wipes near something that goes directly into a child’s face feels wrong. So most people just… don’t sanitize them. But they should be sanitized now and then, and there\u2019s a simple way to do it.<\/p>\n

The Unexpected Fix<\/strong><\/h4>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tConair GS38NXC Turbo ExtremeSteam Handheld Fabric Steamer\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tYour fabric steamer \u2014 the one you use for wrinkles on your blouses. Good quality steamers reach 212\u00b0F, which the CDC confirms kills influenza viruses. The same tool works on stuffed animals, fabric toy organizers, car seat inserts, and anything else that’s fabric and handled constantly. Fill steamer and allow to heat fully \u2014 wait until steam is consistent, not spitting water. Skip toys with exposed metal parts, battery compartments, or heat-sensitive plastics. Check the toy before you start \u2014 if in doubt, leave it out.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$59.97 on Amazon\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

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The key to this working is time<\/em>. You need 3\u20135 seconds per section for the surface to reach \u2018killing\u2019 temperature. This is the difference between a cosmetic steam and actual sanitization.<\/p>\n

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Vacuum Storage Bags \u2013 $42.99<\/a><\/p>\n

Vitruvi Cloud Bedside Humidifier \u2013 $215.24<\/a><\/p>\n

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes \u2013 $17.07<\/a><\/p>\n

5. #0000 Steel Wool to Remove Hard Water Stains on Glass<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSteel Wool 0000 20 PCS\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\tSuper-fine #0000 steel wool. This is a professional window cleaner’s secret that works identically on shower doors, and the first time you try it, your brain will not believe what you’re seeing.\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t$9.99 on Amazon\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

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This works safely because the Mohs hardness scale ranks glass at 5.5\u20137 and steel at 4\u20134.5. Steel is softer than glass. Physically, it cannot scratch it. The ultra-fine fibres of #0000 grade provide just enough mechanical action to break the mineral bond \u2014 without abrasion.\u00a0 Start by cleaning the glass surface to remove any debris or mess, wet the glass with soapy water, and scrub the affected area with the #0000 steel wool pad in a gentle circular motion. Rinse well and buff dry with a microfiber cloth.<\/p>\n

Five products and five new uses to make cleaning a little easier!<\/p>\n

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Scrub Daddy Scrub Mommy Sponges \u2013 $16.52<\/a><\/p>\n

Swiffer Wet & Dry Sweeper Starter Kit \u2013 $19.98<\/a><\/p>\n

Rubbermaid Reveal Power Scrubber \u2013 $19.98<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Discover new ways to put your favourite cleaning staples like Dawn, Cascade and Bounce to work. Home expert Melissa Maker shares her best-kept hacks for your cleanest home 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