Cleaning isn't always fun. Sure, you can put on a great playlist [1] and power through a few tasks, but when it comes to really deep cleaning [2] and revamping your space for spring. . . that can be quite overwhelming. One of the biggest hurdles can be knowing where to start, but luckily, TikTok is here to help! The app is full of spring-cleaning hacks and tips [3] that cover everything from cool gadgets [4] that'll make cleaning easier to tips on how to clean your cleaning machines (yep, it's a must). These genius videos will have you decluttering and creating DIY [5] cleaning solutions like a mad scientist in no time. Now you can finally clean that spot in the back of your microwave that's been bothering you! Keep reading for our favourite spring-cleaning hacks on TikTok, and get ready to feel like you live in a whole new space.
Grout Cleaning Hack
Did you know you could clean your tile floor by using toilet bowl cleaner and a toothbrush? Yeah, this video will really make you want to clean before you walk around your house barefoot again.
Clean Your Car With This DIY Putty
Who knew slime wasn't just for crafting? This DIY [7] putty is made with clear glue, Pinesol, and Elmer's Magical Liquid Slime Activator [8], and is perfect for getting dust and crumbs out of your car in even the toughest of spots.
Dust Your Fan Blades Without the Mess
This amazing hack is for cleaning those hard-to-reach areas like a ceiling fan. All you have to do is take a pillow case and wrap it around your ceiling fan blade to collect all the dust without making a mess.
How to Clean Your Tap Aerator
This video will surprise you . . . or it will give you nightmares. Either way, it's time you finally clean your bathroom tap! Each tap has an aerator, and this TikTok user discovered how to clean their aerator by removing it with pliers.
Clean Your Burnt Pans With This Hack
Even the toughest of stains are no match to this cleaning hack. Just submerge your stained pan or pot in some hot water with bicarbonate of soda, and after 20 minutes, almost all the stains come right off. Feel free to soak your pan one more time for good measure.
Clean Your Bed Like a Luxury Hotel
Do you ever dream about sleeping on a cloud? Well, now you can (sort of)! This TikTok user starts by vacuuming their mattress before mixing three to five drops of essential oil into half a cup of bicarbonate of soda. They then sprinkle the solution onto their mattress and leave it for 30 minutes. After washing the rest of the bed sheets, their bed is transformed into a luxurious (and very clean!) retreat.
Deep Clean Your Hair Brush
Yes, even our hairbrushes need to be cleaned every few weeks. Start by taking all the hair out of your brush using a comb. Then, let your brush soak in a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and shampoo. Your brush will look brand new and your hair will thank you!
Remove Stubborn Labels From a Jar With This Hack
Want to reuse a glass jar but don't want the label on the front? Try soaking the jar in some hot water and add lemon to remove any smells. This will loosen the label to peel off. Then, use clove oil to wipe away excess glue from the label. This will help keep your kitchen clean and organised.
Clean the Inside of Your Dishwasher
Wait, so our dishwasher doesn't automatically clean itself every time we run it? Well, now there's a way! First, remove the bottom rack from the dishwasher. Then, take out all of the removable parts and hand wash them. Wipe down all the crevices of the dishwasher with a cleaning spray. For the finishing touch, run your dishwasher on high heat with a cup of vinegar and bicarbonate of soda for that extra deep clean.
Get Your Shoes Looking Brand New With This Cleaning Hack
We all have that one pair of shoes that's been through so much but we'll never throw them away. So why not just clean them? This TikTok user used the Universal Stone [9] all-purpose cleaner, and after some scrubbing, her Converse looked as white as can be.
This Towel Folding Hack Will Have Your Home Looking Like a Spa
TikTok user Vanesa Amaro is a professional housekeeper who went viral on the app for her expert cleaning tips. This hack shows you how to fold your clean towels like a spa, so you're bathroom will always have a clean and tranquil feel. First, lay your towel on a flat surface. Then, form a small triangle by bringing the upper corner of the towel to the bottom middle. Bring the fold over the remainder of the towel, so that one side is a triangle and the other is a rectangle. Flip the towel over and roll it very tightly. Once you get to the triangle corner, tuck it into the folds of the towel.
A DIY Oven Cleaning Hack
Combine half a cup of bicarbonate of soda with one tablespoon of dish soap and some water to make a smooth paste. Apply a thin layer of this paste to your oven and let it sit overnight. When you wake up, scrub the paste off (just don't forget those hard to reach areas).
This Handy Homitt Scrubber From Amazon
Sometimes you just want a product that does most of the work for you, and that's where the Homitt Electric Spin Scrubber [10] comes in. You can get it on Amazon, and the adjustable tool will work magic in multiple rooms in your home so that you're not putting too much stress on your own body while trying to clean.
This Dust Pan Vacuum Automatically Picks Up Dirt
This vacuum hack is perfect for sweeping. The EyeVac Touchless Vacuum [11] uses a motion sensor and infrared technology to automatically pick up pet hair or dirt. It also has a removable bagless canister. Cleaning just got a lot easier!
Quick and Easy Microwave Cleaner
If you're at all like me, you use a microwave for almost every meal (pizza rolls, anyone?), and this cleaning hack will remove all excess food stains from your microwave. Mix one cup of water with one teaspoon of dishwashing detergent in a measuring cup and microwave the cup for four minutes. The steam from the mixture will soften all the baked on food, which makes it easy to wipe all the grime from the microwave.
Use Soda Crystals to Clean Your Washing Machine
Your clothes will smell as fresh as daisies after using this TikTok cleaning hack. First, pour soda crystals into your washing machine and a bottle of Zoflora Concentrated Disenfectant [12]. Run your wash cycle on hot and you're good to go!
Wooden Spoons Cleaning Hack
This cleaning hack will make you think twice about cooking with a wooden spoon before cleaning it. Spoiler alert: all it takes is boiling water to remove excess food from your spoon.
Hole Patching Tip
If you're moving or just rearranging wall art throughout your house, this hack is a must. Take your Patch Stick Spackling Filler [13] and put the putty in a ziplock bag. Cut a hole in the corner of the bag and squeeze the filler in the hole you wish to cover. Even out the putty with the scraper and your walls will look fresh and new.
Rubbish Disposal Cleaning Hack
Let's be honest, when was the last time we cleaned our rubbish disposal? Now, all you have to do is pour ice into your sink, run the disposal, and watch it clean itself!
How to Strip Your Laundry
Does your laundry not feel as soft as when you first bought it? Is it even starting to smell? This cleaning hack, which is called "stripping," is made for giving your clothes a deep clean. Fill your washer up with the clothes that you want to strip. Then, pour a layer of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar on top of the clothes. Then, rinse your washing machine with hot water and let it sit for four hours. (Whatever you do, just don't use detergent or fabric softener.) Stripping is meant to get rid of all that built up detergent residue!
Deep Cleaning Your Toilet
We've been cleaning our toilets the wrong way this whole time! Rather than just using a toilet wand to scrub the inside of the bowl, take a brush with some bicarbonate of soda and scrub the inside of the tank as well.
Grime Disappears With This Cleaning Paste
Stubborn grime is no match for The Pink Stuff! This TikTok user put grime to the test with The Pink Stuff: The Miracle All Purpose Cleaning Paste [14]. This paste is perfect for stubborn grime and dirt on weathered areas like door handles.
Transform Your Shower With This Cleaning Hack
First, take some Dawn dish soap and a scrubber to scrub every inch of your shower. After you rinse, sanitize with some Clorox spray and rise again. For the shower floor, use Bar Keepers Friend Powdered Cleanser [15] and scrub it with a brush.
DIY Television Cleaning Hack
Boost your Netflix viewing experience with this TikTok cleaning hack! To make this screen cleaning solution, add one cup of water and one teaspoon of dish soap to a spray bottle. Wipe down your screen using this solution and a microfibre cloth, just in time for movie night.
How to Clean Stainless Steel
If you're anything like me, then you reach for the fridge every five minutes. Oh, do the fingerprints build up! Clean your stainless steel fridge by using distilled white vinegar and a rag. It's as simple as that.
DIY Clogged Sink Hack
There's nothing worse than using a sink when the drain is clogged, and this TikTok user unclogged their sink by using bicarbonate of soda and vinegar. It's like having a middle school science fair in your own bathroom!