When doing your TikTok-inspired #SundayReset, you probably think of vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing and, if you’re lucky, throwing your laundry and dishes in their dedicated washing appliances.
What you may not think about is cleaning the things that clean. I’m talking vacuums, brushes, rags and appliances: things that get a lot of use, and likely, not a lot of cleaning.
To help you keep your sanitation supplies sanitized, I took to the cleaning topic of TikTok — also known as #cleantok — to ask about the best ways to scrub your scrubbers.
“I upkeep [my cleaning appliances] monthly to prevent a buildup of germs and maintain the efficiency of the machines!” said Sharon Garcia, who shares cleaning tips via Instagram and TikTok to thousands of followers. “I do like to wipe them down weekly because the outside needs to look as clean as the rest of my home!”
Garcia added that getting into a recurring routine of maintaining your appliances and cleaning supplies can make cleaning a little bit easier. When you don’t have to deal with gross and grimy supplies, it will be easier and quicker to give your home a wipe-down.
Meg Agan, whose cleaning videos have earned her over 500,000 followers on TikTok, added that the frequency and depth of cleaning your cleaning supplies and appliances “depends on how often you use them and how dirty the items are [that] you’re putting in regularly!” I.e, If you wash a ton of super sweat gym clothes or sauce-covered plates, your machines do need a little extra TLC.
To keep your cleaning things clean, Garcia, Agan and more names from #cleantok break down all the supplies you need.
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Washing Machine:
While you could use your favorite all-purpose cleaner and a rag or paper towel, this set of watching machine cleaners and wipes has a 4.7 rating on Amazon and a heavenly lemon smell. Each cleaning packet, which is powered by citric acid, will remove buildup, grime and hard water stains from inside the machine when you pour it in and run a cycle, and the wipes will remove residue and dust.
"Pop one in and run the cleaning cycle on the machine!" Agan said. "Some machines also have easily accessible drains that can be cleaned. Sometimes items can get stuck in there and cause a stench!"
"I like to add a washing machine cleaner by Tide with Oxi once a month to remove odors and any residue left behind by laundry detergent or softener," she said. "It’s perfect for both front and top loaders and it leaves a long-lasting fresh scent!"
Dishwasher:
Katariina and Agan agree running an otherwise empty dishwasher with a dishwasher pod is also a great time to add sponges and scrub brushes so they can be cleaned, too.
GE recommends adding 3-4 ounces of citric acid to the dishwasher for a cleaning cycle.
"My favorite sponges are Scrub Daddy sponges because they don’t hold any odors," she said. "And they have a smile [on them] to remember to smile while cleaning. Keeping a clean home helps you focus on your family; your mental health will thank you later."
"I like to pour distilled white vinegar into a dishwasher-safe cup — I usually use a two-cup Pyrex measuring cup — and place the cup upright on an empty dishwasher's top rack," she said. "I like to also spray it down with vinegar to ensure it all gets washed evenly."
Vacuum:
Garcia also said to to empty your vacuum after every use. "Most vacuums get dusty after cleaning so a quick wipe down after each use is essential to avoid dust buildup and germs," she said.
Rags, mop heads, gloves and aprons:
"Gloves, aprons and sponges should be cleaned after each use to avoid any germ buildup and maintaining your tools is essential to stay clean!" Garcia said.
The best way to wash? According to Agan, it's hot water and a small amount of detergent and bleach.
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