Here’s What to Put on a Stale, Stained Mattress: 8 Unusual but Effective Cleaning Tricks

No one likes cleaning—it’s boring and monotonous, but it’s something that has to be done regularly. If you’re tired of using the same tools over and over again, you’re in the right place. Here, we’ve gathered some incredibly bizarre items that, for some reason, can be used for cleaning.

8 Bizarre Ways to Clean

While scouring the internet, you’ll come across plenty of weird and unusual practices that might make you think, “There’s no way this will work.” Yet, somehow, they do. What do bread, tennis balls, and shaving cream have in common? Believe it or not, you can use all of them to clean. Here are eight bizarre methods that actually work!

1. Shaving Cream for Stains and Smells Shaving cream works wonders on stained and smelly carpets. The enzymes in the cream break down the stain’s proteins, making it easier to remove them from the fabric.
2. Tennis Ball for Floor and Wall Marks Use a tennis ball to remove stains on floors and walls. Cut an X into the ball with scissors, place it on the end of a broomstick, and rub away scratches and marks from the wall.
3. Shaving Cream for Mirrors Shaving cream is also perfect for mirrors. Just spray it on, then wipe it off with a damp cloth to remove streaks and leave your mirror sparkling clean.
4. Mayonnaise for Water Stains on Wood Spread mayonnaise on wood to remove water stains. Let it sit for an hour, then wipe it off to reveal clean, stain-free wood.
5. Potatoes for Rusty Knives Potatoes can help clean a rusty knife. Cut a potato in half, rub it over the rusty area, then rinse with water. Tinfoil can work for this as well.
6. Bread for Broken Glass You can use bread to clean up broken glass. Instead of using a kitchen towel, press a slice of bread onto the floor to pick up the tiny glass shards safely.
7. WD-40 for Bathroom Grout Use WD-40 and a toothbrush to clean bathroom grout with ease. It’s surprisingly effective at removing stubborn stains.
8. Onion for Grills If your grill grates are covered in stubborn residue, use an onion to clean them. Cut an onion in half, then rub it over the hot grates. The natural acids in the onion help to break down the grease and grime, leaving your grill clean and ready for the next barbecue.