I'm the Queen of Clean & I dust hard to reach places easily with my 80p DIY tool – using things you likely already have

The Irish Sun

01-05-2025

CLEANING those hard to reach places can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be.
Lynsey Crombie, better know as
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Lynsey shared her clever trick on Instagram
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The hack is perfect for dusting under cupboards, fridges and more
Credit: Instagram/lynsey_queenofclean
The cleaning whizz recently took to social media to share her trick - and all you need to try it out is an old sock and a coat hanger.
"I love my flathead duster for cleaning under appliances — but here's a quick hack if you don't have one:
"Grab a wire hanger, pop a sock over the end, and slide it under your dishwasher, washing machine, or fridge. It pulls out all the hidden dust and gunk," she captioned the viral video.
In the clip, she demonstrated her quick trick, and slid the sock under her fridge.
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To her own amazement, plenty of dust and gunk was cleared out in an instant.
The trick is perfect if you're in a pinch and need something to clean with fast, or even if you don't fancy spending money on loads of different cleaning utensils.
After sharing the savvy hack on Instagram other cleaning fans chimed in to share their love of the cleaning method.
"Socks make great dusters," one person wrote.
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And a second said: "Oh wow I dread to think what is under our fridge freezer."
"Loving this a fab idea and so satisfying," a third commented.
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"You come up with the best hacks Lynsey," another wrote.
But the trick isn't the only one the cleaning whizz swears by, she previously shared her list of
Dishcloths
According to Lynsey, kitchen sponges and dish clothes can be "dirtier than your toilet seat".
She insisted they must be cleaned daily, and recommends putting them on the top shelf of the dishwasher or in a bucket of boiling water and bleach, or another cleaning agent.
Door handles
Front door handles need to be cleaned twice a week due to being exposed to more bacteria and germs, Lynsey said.
However, you can get away with cleaning indoor handles once a week, so long as everyone regularly washes their hands regularly.
Fridge-freezer
Fridges can be a 'bacteria breeding ground' due to the variety of food stored there, so Lynsey advised cleaning it once a month.
To cut down on the work, she suggests storing items in fridge trays, wiping up spillages straight away, and keeping a close eye on cheese which can cause bad smells.
Cleaning your freezer is a 'time-consuming task' as it requires defrosting, so a quick hack to cut down on the work is to disinfect touch points - like the handle.
Lynsey also recommended putting kitchen towel over a blunt knife and running it around the appliance's rubber seals to remove black mould and any crumbs.
Bins
Bins can be a fly magnet - especially pesky fruit-flies which are hard to get rid of.
Lynsey said it's worth rinsing them out and using disinfectant once a week.
Blankets
Blankets are a must to keep warm during the cost of living crisis.
But they can gather dust. Lynsey recommended cleaning them between once a month and every other month, dependent on your household.
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