The only thing worse than dust on the blades of the ceiling fan is the physical chore of actually dusting the ceiling fan. It can be messy with dust flying around your room and it can be awkward because the ceiling is not an easy place to access. Make your life a bit easier by repurposing an old pillow case to do the job for you. Place the pillow case over the entire blade and gently slide the pillow case down the length of the blade, allowing the dust to catch inside the case. Repeat for each blade and then toss the pillow case into the washing machine to clean.

One of the first things many people do upon returning from the grocery store is wash their hands in order to prevent the spread of viruses and bacteria that we’ve come into contact along the way. But what about those reusable bags sitting on our kitchen floor or countertop? Reusable grocery bags can harbor all sorts of icky stuff left by raw meat packaging, unwashed fruits and vegetables, and from unclean surfaces. To wash toss those reusable bags in the wash on a warm, gentle cycle or hand wash in warm, soapy water and hang to dry.

Wrinkles in linen are inevitable. To ensure you get those wrinkles out when ironing use the spray or mist feature on your iron. If you don’t have that feature on your iron use a spray bottle and mist the fabric before ironing. The water will expand the fibers and steam out the wrinkles when ironing.

There are some odors that are simply stubborn and won’t go away even after a good wash. Place those smelly jeans in a plastic freezer bag and freeze overnight. Remove and enjoy a fresher smelling pair of jeans.

Dusting lampshades can be a challenge especially when they are covered in fabric. To ensure you’ve removed all of the dust and debris use a lint roller and roll the entire lampshade. It will grab the dust that is hard to see.

Are you tired of shrinking your favorite articles of clothing? Consider using a dry erase marker and write notes on the front of the dryer to remind you or your housemates which items need to be removed from the load.