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Anni Vanderbeek's "Controversial" Cleaning Hacks Spark Debate Among Homeowners
Lifestyle influencer Anni Vanderbeek recently unveiled her "6 Controversial Cleaning Habits" in a video, asserting these methods "guarantee my house always feels clean" between deep cleans. Vanderbeek's approach challenges traditional cleaning routines, offering unconventional yet practical tips for maintaining a tidy living space. Among her methods, Vanderbeek suggests repurposing worn clothing for dusting before placing them in the laundry basket. "Before tossing my clothes in the laundry basket, I like to use them to dust any surfaces that are around me," she explained. She also advocates for keeping an all-purpose cleaner in an elegant perfume bottle on the bathroom counter, stating, "I keep my favorite all-purpose cleaner in a perfume bottle on my bathroom counter." This allows for quick wipe-downs of surfaces after washing her face, using the same washcloth. In the shower, Vanderbeek uses her washcloth to wipe down surfaces and her tub after bathing, and employs a squeegee on the shower door to prevent grime buildup, especially given her frequent bath soaks. For the bedroom, she mists her sheets with a DIY fabric freshener daily, asserting, "This helps my sheets feel freshly washed every single day in between washes." Addressing common household clutter, Vanderbeek organizes her toddler's toys in baskets, explaining, "Everything in my toddler's room lives in a basket. That way she can learn to put her toys away herself." Finally, for those prone to letting clean laundry pile up, she recommends collapsible laundry baskets. "These collapsible laundry baskets are amazing. It gives you a place for your clean clothes and they collapse flat when you don't need them," she noted, providing a solution for a common household dilemma. Vanderbeek's tips have sparked discussion among her followers, with many debating whether these habits are "gross or genius."
