CLEANING HACKS USING DOLLAR STORE ITEMS

AMMONIA

Ammonia is a strong household cleaner, so it is popular in many cleaning hacks. There is no need to buy store brand when you are buying ammonia, white vinegar, or bleach since these products only include one ingredient. Save yourself some money and buy them at the dollar store!

AMAZING GROUT CLEANER – APPRIL’S OPINION

CLEAN THE INSIDE OF YOUR SLOW COOKER – ONE GOOD THING BY JILLEE

CLEANING WITH AMMONIA – THRIFTY FUN

HOME AND GARDEN USES FOR AMMONIA – READER’S DIGEST

POWER OF AMMONIA – LIVING ON THE CHIC

MICROFIBER TOWELS

If you aren’t cleaning with microfiber cloths, you really should be.  The texture of the fabric allows you to attack dust and stains much better than traditional rags. The dollar store carries them in a variety of sizes.

HOW TO CLEAN WITH MICROFIBER CLOTHS – KITCHEN STEWARDSHIP

QUICK AND EASY WAY TO CLEAN BLINDS – SPRINKLE SOME FUN

SHELF LINER

Shelf liner is great for lining shelves, obviously, but you can use it for other cleaning hacks too! If you can’t find the shelf liner with the other Dollar Tree cleaning products, try looking for it by the kitchen gadgets. 

STABILIZE YOUR CUTTING BOARD – LIFEHACKER

KEEP YOUR FRIDGE SHELVES CLEAN – MAD IN CRAFTS

DISH SCRUBBER

You can find standard scrub brushes at the dollar store, but you can also occasionally find the ones that dispense dish soap. These are great if you have kids in the house.

CLEAN GROUT WITH DISH SCRUBBER – ALL BECAUSE ONE MOM STAYED AT HOME

SPONGES

Use your sponge to wipe down your sinks or dishes, or stock up at the dollar store and use them all over your house. They almost always come in a pack of multiple sponges, which makes them an even better bargain.

11 SURPRISING USES FOR SPONGES – GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

10 USES FOR SPONGES – THIS OLD HOUSE

MAGNETIC SCRUBBER – INSTRUCTABLES

SPRAY BOTTLES

If you try to reduce the number of harsh chemicals you use in your home by mixing your own cleaning products with more natural ingredients, spray bottles from the dollar store are fantastic. 

REUSING SPRAY BOTTLES – THRIFTY FUN

5 THINGS TO DO WITH SPRAY BOTTLES – READER’S DIGEST

CLEANING YOUR COUCH WITH RUBBING ALCOHOL

SQUEEGEE

Squeegees are great tools for cleaning shower doors (in combination with shower cleaner), but that’s not the only way to use them. Who knew squeegees were this versatile?

4 OTHER USES FOR SQUEEGEES – WINDOW CLEANING SITE

PULL PET HAIR FROM CARPET WITH SQUEEGEE – LIFEHACKER

9 WAYS TO USE A SQUEEGEE – GLUESTICKS & GUMDROPS