Milton real estate agent, Robin Dasilva, shares her top 8 home hacks—simple, effective tricks to keep your home smelling great, looking spotless, and running more efficiently. All of this and more in a recent episode of The Real Estate Podcast
Whether you’re a homeowner, renter, or a Milton real estate investor, these tips will help you keep your home in top shape without spending a fortune on cleaning products.
1. Freshen Your Home While You Vacuum
Want your home to smell amazing while you clean? Add a few cotton balls with essential oils (like lavender or lemon) into your vacuum canister before you start. As you vacuum, the scent will spread throughout your home, making it smell fresh instantly!
💡 Pro Tip: Choose antibacterial essential oils like eucalyptus to help kill germs while you clean.
2. Bring Old Towels Back to Life
Over time, towels can lose their softness and start smelling musty—even after washing. Instead of replacing them, try this simple refresh trick:
✔ Wash your towels in hot water
✔ Add vinegar (instead of fabric softener) to the cycle
✔ Sprinkle baking soda into the drum
✔ Run a second rinse cycle with just water
Your towels will come out fluffy, fresh, and chemical-free!
3. Get Rid of Shoe & Garbage Odours
Hate the smell of garbage cans or stinky shoes? Instead of using overpowering air fresheners, try this long-lasting odour hack:
✔ Take a felt furniture pad
✔ Add a few drops of essential oil
✔ Stick it inside your garbage can, shoe cabinet, or even your car
💡 Why It Works: The felt pad absorbs and slowly releases the scent, keeping your space fresh for weeks.
4. Make Your Stainless Steel Appliances Shine
Tired of fingerprints and streaks on your stainless steel fridge and stove? Instead of expensive cleaners, use olive oil!
✔ Put a small amount of olive oil on a microfiber cloth
✔ Buff the stainless steel in circular motions
✔ Wipe off any excess oil, moving with the grain, for a streak-free shine
Your appliances will look brand new—without the chemicals!
5. Deep Clean Your Oven with No Scrubbing
Forget harsh oven cleaners! Try this overnight deep-cleaning method:
✔ Mix baking soda + water into a paste
✔ Spread it inside your oven
✔ Let it sit overnight
✔ Wipe clean in the morning
💡 Extra Tip: Place a sliced lemon in the oven while cleaning for a natural citrus scent!
6. Remove Carpet Dents from Heavy Furniture
Moving furniture around and noticing dents in your carpet? Use an ice cube!
✔ Place an ice cube on the dent
✔ Let it melt completely
✔ Use a fork to fluff up the fibres
This simple hack restores carpets instantly—great for home staging before selling!
7. Make White Sneakers Look Brand New
Dirty white sneakers? Skip the expensive shoe cleaners and try micellar water (the same product used for removing makeup!).
✔ Apply micellar water to a microfiber cloth
✔ Wipe the rubber soles for an instant clean
💡 Bonus Tip: Use a Magic Eraser for tougher stains on sneakers.
8. Instantly Remove Wrinkles from Clothes
No time to iron? Try this quick fix in the dryer:
✔ Toss wrinkled clothes into the dryer
✔ Add one or two ice cubes
✔ Run the dryer for 5 minutes
The ice melts into steam, removing wrinkles without using a steamer or iron!
Final Thoughts: Home Hacks That Actually Work!
These simple, budget-friendly tricks can help keep your home smelling great, looking clean, and feeling fresh—without harsh chemicals or expensive products.
📢 Which hack will you try first? Drop a comment below and let us know your favourite home trick!
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