15 DIYs That Make Gross Things Clean Again
As much as I love cleaning my apartment every Wednesday night, there are a few things I simply dread wiping down. The toilet, drain, and oven are among them — and I know for a fact I'm not alone in this sentiment. If you're interested in making the gross things in your house clean again in the easiest, most painless way possible, you've come to the right place. Ahead are 15 simple and safe DIYs to make the smelly, filthy items nice and polished.
Fresh Garbage Disposal
A dirty garbage disposal is a little intimidating. Just toss one of these frozen citrus-rosemary garbage-disposal cleaners down your drain to give it a much-needed refresh.
Garbage Disposal Deep-Clean
And if your disposal is particularly bad, give it a deep cleaning, which should get rid of any remaining putrid particles.
DIY Goo Gone
If you've got nasty goo buildup in your dishware, this cleaning concoction will remove residue, fast.
Dish Soak Fizzies
Dirty dishes bringing you down? There's a fix for that! Make these dish soak fizzies, which do all the work for you.
All-Natural Vase Cleaner
Get rid of the gag-worthy green slime that tends to gather at the bottom of vases with this natural cleaning solution, which will bust through buildup.
Toilet Bombs
No one wants to touch the toilet. These eco-friendly toilet bombs eliminate clogging, resulting in a happy commode.
Dishwasher Bombs
These baking-soda dishwasher bombs will leave your dishwasher looking polished and smelling amazing.
Garbage Disposal Refreshers
These garbage disposal refreshers are easy to make and will banish any bad odors in your drain.
Rosemary Garbage Disposal Cleaner
Fresh rosemary makes these frozen cleaners special, infusing your disposal with a nice herbal scent. They also sharpen the blades!
Homemade Toilet Bowl Cleaner
This powerful homemade toilet bowl cleaner is made with vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide to eliminate filth.
Natural Oven Cleaner
This natural cleaner removes burnt food and other grime from your oven.
Lemon Dishwasher Tabs
These lemon dishwasher tabs will leave even the grubbiest of dishes sparkling.
Tub, Tile, and Grout Cleaner
It's easy for the tub, tile, and grout in your bathroom to collect dirt. This homemade cleaner will leave the bathroom looking brand new.
Mold and Mildew Killer
If mold or mildew are invading your space, just mix together an antifungal and antibacterial spray to get rid of it — permanently.
Garbage Disposal Cleaners
If you live for the smell of coffee, these disposal cleaners are your new best friends. Bye-bye, horrid smells!