Eco & Budget Friendly Cleaning Hacks

As your student tenancy comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about cleaning your property. While a thorough clean is necessary, there's no need to spend a lot on cleaning products. In fact, you probably already have many useful items at home.

Here are 6 easy cleaning hacks for you to try:

1. Baking soda is highly versatile and works well as a surface cleaner as well as a being a gentle abrasive for sinks, countertops, and oven tops. Simply sprinkle it on a damp cloth or sponge, scrub the surface, and rinse well.
2. Vinegar is excellent for removing hard water stains on faucets, showerheads, and glass surfaces. All you need to do is soak a cloth or paper towel in vinegar, wrap it around the stained area, and let it sit for a few hours. Then, scrub gently and rinse. Additionally, pouring vinegar down the sink along with some baking soda can help clear the drains.
3. Lemon juice is a natural deodoriser, perfect for eliminating odours from cutting boards, garbage disposals, and microwaves. Simply squeeze lemon juice onto the surface, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse with water.
4. Salt is a fantastic abrasive for cleaning cast iron pans. Simply sprinkle salt on the pan, scrub with a damp cloth or sponge to remove stuck-on food, and rinse with water.
5. Instead of using paper towels, clean glass surfaces like windows and mirrors with newspaper. Spray a homemade glass cleaner or diluted vinegar on the surface, wipe with crumpled newspaper, and enjoy streak-free results.
6. Toothpaste is effective for polishing tarnished silverware. Apply a small amount of toothpaste to a soft cloth, gently rub it onto the silver, rinse with water, and dry with a clean cloth.

Remember, these hacks are for specific cleaning tasks and surfaces. Always test them in inconspicuous areas first and use caution to avoid damaging delicate surfaces.

Many students often overlook cleaning ovens, skirting boards, and shower heads, as well as proper rubbish disposal. If you're unsure about any aspect of your move-out cleaning, feel free to contact our student department for assistance.

Read our end of tenancy checklist here.

If you are unsure about anything during your move out, feel free to contact our Student Lettings Bangor team. 
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