This article from Real Simple is a good read. I've generally been one to (figuratively) put out fires around the house once they pop up...helloooooooo majorly clogged bathtub drain!.....so I loved perusing these ideas and will be using many of them to stay ahead of the game when it comes to home maintenance.
Some favorites....
Blinds: Take matters into your own hands. Put on a pair of white cotton gloves (Walgreens 100 percent cotton gloves, $4, drugstore.com) and dip the fingers of one hand into a solution of equal parts warm water and white vinegar. Run your fingers through the slats, redipping into the solution now and then. Use the other hand to wipe dry. Replenish the formula when it looks dirty. When you’re done, swipe the blinds with a dryer sheet (a used one is fine). Its residue will repel dust, giving you a nice, long stretch before the next white-glove treatment is needed.
Food processor: If your machine is in need of a deep cleaning, soak any removable parts (blade, bowl) in warm water and dishwashing liquid and use a fresh toothbrush on crevices; rinse well and dry blades before replacing. After every use, do this quick wash to prevent the machine from getting crusty: Fill the processor halfway with water and a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid. Run it for a few seconds, then rinse and wipe dry.
Garbage disposal: Pour 3 tablespoons Borax into the chamber, let sit for 1 hour, then flush with hot water. To combat lingering odors and keep blades sharp, freeze ½ cup white vinegar mixed with water in an ice-cube tray, toss in a few cubes, and run the disposal. And to break up grease deposits that could collect, feed the disposal a small fruit pit or a chicken bone every now and then (nom nom).
I loved this post too! Although I will say it gave my little OCD heart a bit of a panic attack. I'm still picturing all of the germs on my phone, hehe.
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