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Give your fridge (or your coffee table, or your dresser) some gold star treatment by
doing practically nothing. But dont spray your floor. You will probably fall and be
angry at us.
4. Line your toaster tray with foil before toasting

anything.
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Peel it off and you can get back to your boyfriend Netflix.
5. Avoid using cups and bowls
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When you can, eat things out of their original containers.
6. At all costs.
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I want to think someone wasnt high when they did this. But they probably were.
7. Use tape to pick up crumbs.
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So easy.
8. Use liquid shower gel (not soap) to avoid soap scum

buildup in your tub.
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The fats and oils in soaps create problems with soap scum, Lynn Marie Bower tells
Housekeeping Channel. But since body wash is technically a detergent, its
specifically formulated to prevent gross crud from caking up in the shower.
9. Blend soap and water to clean a blender.
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Press a button and youre done.
10. Use plastic food wrap to make clean-up easy.

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When things get gross, just rip out the liners and add new ones.
11. Clean your microwave and your sponge all at once.
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Microwave a damp sponge on high to kill the bacteria hiding in all its nooks and
crannies. The steamy vapors will help clean stuck-on nastiness. Using an oven mitt,
wipe the sides of the microwave with the sponge.
12. Tape a dryer sheet over an air conditioner vent to

freshen up the room.
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13. Keep cleaning liquid in the bottom of the toilet

brush pan.
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Obviously, make sure to wash your toilet brush after using because dat shit nasty.
14. Wash almost everything in the dishwasher.
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If youre lucky enough to have one. For a full list of things you can wash in a
dishwasher, go here.
15. Clean greasy gas burners in a sealed plastic bag

with ammonia.
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Pick up burners. Put burners in bags with 1/4 cup of ammonia. Seal bags. Let sit
overnight. Wipe burners with sponge. Don a crownyou are now the clean queen.
16. Run 1 part vinegar + 1 part water through a brew

cycle in your coffeemaker.
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Then run just water through the cycle twice to make the vinegar smell goes away.
17. Soak a non-toxic and biodegradable dryer sheet in

a pan to remove baked-on food.
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Barely lift a finger.
And enjoy killing all the birds with one stone.
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dmorrisn
aboutaweekago
Number 10 is one of the worst f*cking things you can do. Not only is it a disgusting
use of plastic that ends up in landfills, it also prevents circulation in your
refrigerator, thereby making it work harder to keep it at the right temperature.
Basically, youre f*cking the environment (and your wallet) in more ways than one.
Im all about lazy life hacks, but there is a line that can be crossed taking it from lazy
to stupid. Its not that difficult to grab a washcloth and quickly wipe up a spill.
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tleahe
about4monthsago
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kimberawification
about4monthsago
If the author actually washes their toilet scrub brush they should share how lol Id
love to knowIm sure its entertaining! Good luck with that! Washing the toilet
brush wow I wonder what my mom would say LOL
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jessicar4240cd6eb
about4monthsago
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carolinestarr1105
about4monthsago
How sexist. So guys dont clean!

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thealexandriag5
about3monthsago
Oh please its called Lazy Girl Cleaning Hacks, because it was written by a
lazy girl and they are her ideas. Second there are plenty of posts geared
towards men too. Yes even with cleaning and other feminine things. Why cant
women have something more traditional, or just in general without it turning
into a sexist blame game?
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RainShadow
aboutaweekago
There is a lazy ways to clean your man cave article, but the sexism is still
there because this article is addressed to lazy girls whereas the male version
of the same article simple refers to the cleaning as being lazy, not the man
doing the cleaning.
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The-Lonely-Divergent
about5monthsago
Heres a hack of my own, which has been seen on Buzzfeed before, but you might
as well know it:
To remove limescale from your shower head, take a bottle of pickling vinegar and a
bag, with some packing tape (because its stronger than normal tape) and elastic
bands. Pour half a bag full of pickling vinegar, and put the bag over the shower
head. Attach with packing tape and elastics (to make it STRONG). Leave it
overnight, and it will remove all the limescale almost effortlessly. You may need to
give it a wipe afterwardsand maybe a spray with deodorant.
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amorestvitae
about6monthsago
I also use white vinegar and a couple drops of Dawn plus water in my dishwasher.
Works better than the dishwashing detergent they sell these days. (Oh no
Cascade people are going to come after me now!)
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amorestvitae
about6monthsago
I just want a good and easy tip that cleans my toilet without me bending over it and
scrubbing and splashing.
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olaundajohnson
about4monthsago
Well, I use a long brush to scrub, then I line the base of the toilet with dirty
towels, (not dirty, dirty towels but you know), then I get the shower nozzle and
spray the whole toilet down with hot water. Then I use the towels, (that didnt
get so wet, around the toilet), to mop up the rest of the floor. My boyfriend
hates it when I do this but hey, I live with him and our 2 boys and that shit be
nasty! Plus he doesnt clean the bathroomEVER! Works great for me!
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billya41b87ee9d
about3monthsago
empty a bottle of Coke into it overnight , it will be spotless come morning!

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irunamuk
aboutamonthago
Drop-ins. Concentrated cleaning tablets you put in the tank and they very
slowly dissolve. I use the Clorox. Love them.
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moomoo1972
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mainrhiannon
about8monthsago
I live an die by #17

This shit is legit and works every time
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anahym2
about8monthsago
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hayleym4d54ac52f
about10monthsago
Clean any stain easy in your kitchen or bath. Whitens shit up without poisoning you
with toxic fumes.
White vinegar mixed with baking soda and cheap dish soap. Pour and let it set for a
few minutes, and wipe (or scrub if the build up is really bad) and voila new,
sparkling things.
Easy to clean your stove with too.

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Stefanina
about10monthsago
#8 is stupid. Really, you want me to wash with harsh detergents rather than gentle
soap to save my grout? Forget that. Shower gels are evil.
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amorestvitae
about6monthsago
Dont wash your body with those shower gels. Use gentle soap. Clean your
shower with the generic magic eraser sponge.
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dallas1980
about10monthsago
Boys have to clean too. This post fits poorly with the rest of your feminist rhetoric
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amzngrace1
about10monthsago
The picture on #8 is nice and misleading. The photo is from a professional grout
cleaning company. Good work.
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pocketgirl007
about11monthsago
The comment section on some of these gender specific threads aremeta? People
are mad about the idea of a list of cleaning hacks for girls which goes against the
old idea that only boys are the lazy ones. But now, girls admitting they are lazy and
creating list for other lazy girls is too gender specificeven though its just the title.
Not saying it could easily be called Lazy Cleaning Hacks. I just find the whole
thing kind of funny.
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RainShadow
aboutaweekago
Part of the issue is on the male version of the same article, it refers to the
cleaning as being lazy, not the man doing the cleaning. This is addressed to
lazy girls while the male version is written as lazy ways to clean you man
cave. Not all of us lazy girls are lazy, thats why we enjoy being able to get a
lot done in a little bit of time, apparently men are on,y responsible for one room
of the entire house and its up to us to do the rest
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ElleEss
about11monthsago
Why again is this for girls? What about lazy boys too? Fail buzzfeed.
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fionab4b34a630b
about11monthsago
Yes, lazy PEOPLE. Gosh buzzfeed.

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thealexandriag5
about3monthsago
Yeah its stupid to have anything geared just toward girls, I mean hello what are
they thinking. *sarcasm* seriously though its called Lazy Girl, because it was
written by a lazy girl. There are plenty of posts for lazy guys too written by
other lazy guys. So there shouldnt be problem, but people always find
something.
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alexandrakays
about11monthsago
I love these tips, but why they only apply to lazy girls is beyond me. What about
laid-back boys or go-getter women?
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thealexandriag5
about3monthsago
Because there are plenty of articles about that stuff, even for boys. This was a
post written by a lazy girl for lazy girls, but apparently nowadays thats to sexist.
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about11monthsago
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In regards to 14 does everyone have those damn plates?! We have them in my

house, but I have seen them EVERYWHERE!
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Madison.
about11monthsago
Why are these all lazy GIRL cleaning hacks? Why not lazy PERSON cleaning hacks?
Good lord.
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VivianneG
about11monthsago
Yeah! I had the same thought. :(

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Nobody02
about11monthsago
Theyre not even lazy, they just save time.

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bluraj88
about2weeksago
my god someone give this girl some attention shes DESPERATE

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talynnd
about11monthsago
Nice
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carolines44da469ff
about11monthsago
Ive totally done all of these at least once.?

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jennd4d3f41664
about11monthsago
One day, I became a cleaning ninja and went so far as even clean the inside of my
washing machine with the whole rinse with baking soda and then vinegar routine,
there was so much build up in those crevices!! Huge difference
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marissad4ef36c69e
about11monthsago
Lazy girl because its women who clean, duh. Its their job.
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lilyror222
about11monthsago
Is lazy girl a brand or are we actually suggesting only girls can do these things?
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allisons37
about11monthsago
Why is this only for lazy girls?? What about lazy men?
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shoshanaf2
about11monthsago
what about those of us who are lazy AND dont wish to use toxic chemicals? dryer
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sheets, furniture polish, AMMONIA?? maybe your house will be clean with less
effort, but youre poisoning yourself (and any children or pets in your house).
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megank431f07be1
about11monthsago
Do you actually know what either toxic or chemicals means?

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alexandrakays
about11monthsago
LOLOL
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alex ari
about11monthsago
I did the chips ahoy thing when I was high once and it was amazing
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Smokinmoken
about11monthsago
I dont know if Id spray furniture polish on my stainless steel appliances. I do

however have stainless steel cleaner for that, which works just fine.
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zombiexmuffins
about11monthsago
Furniture polish is great on stainless steel. I use pledge on everything (marble

countertops, stainless steel, wood, etc.) everything shines bright like a
diamond.
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nutbella
about11monthsago
These hacks are great, but why are they for lazy girls? Last time I checked, men and
boys have the same amount of hands and feet to clean.
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stayshotgun
about11monthsago
Some of these are not cleaning hacks unless cleaning in your world involves eating
cookies and cereal.
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lauren26
about11monthsago
I think the point was that you wont have to wash dishes if you use the trick.
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mscryssycrys
about11monthsago
#10. Genius.
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arewedoneyet
about11monthsago
More like: How to produce unnecessary waste, while the old-school way still works
better.
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megank431f07be1
about11monthsago
What here is producing unnecessary waste?

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anko
about11monthsago
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LadyLoralay
about11monthsago
Yeah, these really dont need to be gender specific. And can we PLEASE stop
calling women girls ?
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UrsaDoubleMajor
about11monthsago
No, really, why are these tips for girls? Is it that only girls clean? Or that only girls
are lazy?
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cvraimentintense
about11monthsago
Yes, this is nonsense! And yes, this is not just for girls, but for lazy girls!? Why
you would be lazy just by using some tips to be efficient? Honestly, I thought
Buzzfeed was more progressive.
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monicar5
about11monthsago
Number 3 works AMAZINGLY!

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4. Line your toaster tray with foil before toasting

5. Avoid using cups and bowls

When you can, eat things out of their original containers.

7. Use tape to pick up crumbs.

8. Use liquid shower gel (not soap) to avoid soap scum

9. Blend soap and water to clean a blender.

Press a button and youre done.

10. Use plastic food wrap to make clean-up easy.

11. Clean your microwave and your sponge all at once.

12. Tape a dryer sheet over an air conditioner vent to

Never light a scented candle again.

13. Keep cleaning liquid in the bottom of the toilet

14. Wash almost everything in the dishwasher.

Jim Bauer/Creative Commons

15. Clean greasy gas burners in a sealed plastic bag

16. Run 1 part vinegar + 1 part water through a brew

17. Soak a non-toxic and biodegradable dryer sheet in

Barely lift a finger.

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How sexist. So guys dont clean!

empty a bottle of Coke into it overnight , it will be spotless come morning!

I live an die by #17

Easy to clean your stove with too.

Yes, lazy PEOPLE. Gosh buzzfeed.

In regards to 14 does everyone have those damn plates?! We have them in my

Yeah! I had the same thought. :(

Theyre not even lazy, they just save time.

my god someone give this girl some attention shes DESPERATE

Ive totally done all of these at least once.?

Do you actually know what either toxic or chemicals means?

I dont know if Id spray furniture polish on my stainless steel appliances. I do

Furniture polish is great on stainless steel. I use pledge on everything (marble

What here is producing unnecessary waste?

Number 3 works AMAZINGLY!

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The Kid Who Wore The Messi Plastic Bag