Use a pillowcase to clean a ceiling fan.

Slip a pillowcase over ceiling fan blades, one at a time, then wipe. Dust falls into the pillowcase, not on your furniture and floors. 

Use old socks to clean blinds.

Put an old sock on one hand and spritz it with water. Grip each panel of the blind and slide sock-covered hand from one end to the other, removing dust from both sides of the slat at once.

Spot-Clean Fabrics with baby wipes.

Baby wipes are surprisingly effective because they contain very little moisture, have gentle cleaning agents, and dry quickly. Just don't confuse them with cleaning wipes, which might contain bleach or other harmful chemicals.

Clean Window Treatments Faster By not taking them down.

Instead of taking them down, just shake them out to remove loose dust. Then vacuum from top to bottom using the upholstery attachment. 

Have Your Kids clean your mattress for you.

Have your kids jump on the bed to bring up dust from inside. Then vacuum the mattress top. (If your vacuum has a beater bar, turn the bar off first.)

Use Lemon Oil and Vinegar to get woodwork that shine.

To remove dust and dirt buildup from woodwork and leave it looking shiny, wipe down using a mix of 1 part lemon oil to 1 part white vinegar. 

Clean Your Dishwasher with little effort.

Add 1 cup baking soda to the bottom of your empty dishwasher and let it sit overnight. Run the hottest possible cycle using vinegar instead of detergent to clean and deodorize your dishwasher. Remember to remove debris from the filter. Bye-bye, dirt and odors.

Remove Hard Water Stains by walking away. 

But first, soak paper towels in undiluted vinegar and place on the buildup. Leave overnight, then scrub and rinse.