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myLot reputation of 89/100. hockeygal4ever (5357)   ranked 1 out of 50 in household hints3 years ago

I love to find great products (see my discussion on Method Home products) and tools that make life easier when it comes to keeping a house clean.

Recently I discovered the many uses of one of the cheapest tools around... a $1.50 sponge mop purchased from Dollar General. I have to tell you, I love it because it's so inexpensive. I can buy one for each room or project. And I don't get upset when they break or have to be tossed out because they're so inexpensive!I use the sponge mops to clean the walls (awesome for spring cleaning), painting (amazingly good because it applies the paint up high without having to get ladders), cleaning the tub and shower stall, scrubbing the carpets and getting rid of spots before running the shampooer and of course mopping.

What products or tools have you found to be most useful that perhaps others haven't thought of or seen?


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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. ElusiveButterfly (9481)   ranked 16 out of 50 in household hints   3 years ago

Wow! $1.50 for a mop! That is an incredible buy. I haven't seen one around for less than $5.99. I bought one for my DIL last month. We don't have a Dollar General locally. Can't remember if I have ever seen them in my travels.


myLot reputation of 99/100. ElusiveButterfly (9481)   ranked 16 out of 50 in household hints  3 years ago

About the only tip I can give you is when you are cleaning a glass or bottle. I take a sponge or dishcloth and put it in the container and use a butter knife to move the cloth or sponge around inside. If it doesn't come clean on its own I put some salt in it and it makes a nice mild abrasive and the crud comes out easier.


myLot reputation of 89/100. hockeygal4ever (5357)   ranked 1 out of 50 in household hints  3 years ago

I've heard putting some marbles in the bottom and sort of shaking them around a bit can help too. Of course you add some soap or baking soda, etc. to clean it with.

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2. myLot reputation of 96/100. eaforeman6 (4205)   ranked 25 out of 50 in household hints   3 years ago

I just love that vinegar. It kills germs, odors and you name it. I use it on glass and on tile in the bathtub ect. It dosent harm the environment and it helps cut cholerstrol when you eat it.I also like the way it brings out the shine.

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. twbigdogsgirl (1027)   ranked 24 out of 50 in household hints   3 years ago

I am a firm believer inkeeping a bottle brush handy in the kitchen. I use it to wash inside those tall skinny glasses where you can't put your hand. And of course for washing those baby bottles!

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. emeraldisle (8978)   ranked 3 out of 50 in household hints   3 years ago

I love finding good deals like that. I love "the works" they have a toilet bowl cleaner and also a tile cleaner. It really does work. It cleans things great. I also love the window cleaner that is a foam. It's wonderful on the smooth topped stove and also for cleaning windows. It doesn't leave streaks behind. It's a great buy.


myLot reputation of 98/100. emeraldisle (8978)   ranked 3 out of 50 in household hints  3 years ago

Oh I also love the new Clorax cleaners, the spray bottle and the floor one. They both do their job and last quite a while. They are worth the money.

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5. myLot reputation of 78/100. whiteheather39 (13453)   ranked 5 out of 50 in household hints   3 years ago

My favorite tool didn't cost anything. It is wire coat hanger that came from the dry cleaners and I stretched it out but left the hook part and I use it to reach things on high shelves. (I'm kinda short. LOL)


myLot reputation of 89/100. hockeygal4ever (5357)   ranked 1 out of 50 in household hints  3 years ago

I'm vertically challenged myself at a whopping 5'2" tall! LOL

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6. myLot reputation of 99/100. cjsmom (994)   ranked 21 out of 50 in household hints   3 years ago

Never thought of using sponge mops for walls and the other chores you mentioned. Great idea because we're getting ready to paint and need to clean walls down first. Will tell Mark and we'll buy several of them because we definitely will be needing a ton. LOL

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7. myLot reputation of 94/100. organiclady35 (6039)   ranked 6 out of 50 in household hints   3 years ago

I think I mentioned before about Lakeland Ltd who are UK based. If you search under the name you should find their website. I have two flatmates which are like a soft cloth fabric. They are both doublesided and are on metal sticks with handles on the end. You can use them to get behind radiators or in between the video or DVD or satellite box or anywhere else where it would be hard to reach with a duster eg between work tops and appliances in the kitchen. I find them essential when I am cleaning as they remove the dust in between small places. If they get too dirty you can remove them from the metal sticks and place them in the washing machine to wash. They dry easily and can then be used lots more times. I also got a really good easy grip peeler which will peel potatoes or carrots or apples or whatever really quickly and effortlessly.

Lakeland has many more useful things including storage items in its catalogue and they will also be on the website. I am so glad that I discovered Lakeland Ltd. I know that sounds like an advert but I highly recommend the company and its products, they are good and reliable.

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8. myLot reputation of 85/100. Nadinest (1564)   3 years ago

I am going to go to the dollar store and buy a sponge mop to help spring clean my walls. Thanks for the cleaning tip. i would never have thought of it. Easy Off Bam is a remarkable product.

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