Trash Cans
Absorb any lingering odors with a weekly sprinkle of baking soda at the bottom, but a wipe down every once in a while wouldn’t hurt either to get rid of any spillage or stickiness left behind from dinner’s past. Plus: You’ve believed these 14 cleaning myths for way too long.
Shower Curtains
Your shower curtain attracts all kinds of yucky mildew and more from being in a moist environment like a steamy shower, so it’s best to give it a good wipe down with baking soda or a turn in the washer every once in a while. Learn how to make your own cleaning solution with simple ingredients.
Remote Controls
Your remote controls and game controllers might be forgotten about in the age of Netflix, but they’re still something that should get a good cleaning every once in a while. Just make sure to remove batteries if you’re spraying anything directly onto the remote, but a microfiber cloth should do the trick. Plus: These are the secret cleaning tips from professional house cleaners.