These simple homemade cleaning hacks deliver impressive results
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We're going to use all of these!

ByNatalie Hoage•
5 days agoUpdated: September 22, 2026, 8:03 am EDTPublished: September 15, 2026, 7:00 pm EDT
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Armen is the genius behind @creative_explained, where he shares all kinds of helpful hacks for inside and outside the home. If you’re used to watching tutorials that are useful but a little boring, you’re in for a treat because he makes his videos as entertaining as they are informative.

In this video, Armen shares not one but eight hacks designed to make cleaning a breeze. We’ve tried several of his tricks before, and they really do work. We’ve already tested a couple from this video and added a few more to our list; which one are you most excited to try?

We can’t wait to try using half a potato to clean up sneakers and turn them white again! We’re not sure why it works, but if Armen shared it, you can bet that it does.

Easy Cleaning Tricks That Save Time and Money

We love using homemade cleaners because they’re usually less expensive than store bought products and work just as well.

If you’re looking for an easy way to clean your oven, one clever DIYer shared the simplest way to do it…and it’s almost scrub-free. All you need are lime or lemon slices, water, vinegar, and baking soda. Place everything on a cookie sheet in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes on high heat, and then wipe out all the gunk. We tried it, and it works!

Neat Caroline shared a video full of time-saving hacks, and the one about cleaning the bathtub is genius!

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How often do you clean your kitchen sponge? It’s so easy you can do it once a day right in your microwave. Just put the damp sponge in the microwave for 30 seconds on full power, and it will kill 99% of the bacteria.

With a few everyday household products and these clever tricks, you can tackle stubborn messes without filling your cleaning cabinet with expensive specialty products. There are so many different hacks out there, and it’s kind of fun to try them all!

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