Every now and then a cleaning hack comes along that makes us question our entire existence.

From strip soaking to cleaning our washing machine (yeah, apparently that’s a thing we’re meant to do), the internet is full of time-saving hacks to help us get through the dreaded weekly cleaning ritual.

And while we’ve all been spending more time at home over the last year or two, people have been sharing their genius cleaning ideas online. Here are 14 of the best that will change the way you clean forever.

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The quick tip to make your stainless steel sparkle.

Melbourne mum-of-two, Chantel Mila (@mama_mila_) has shared her tips to make your space that little bit brighter, and we have never seen such a beautiful sink, thank you very much.

The mum-of-two took to Instagram to explain to her followers that a very common household product can go a long way in creating the shiniest sinks you've seen.

All you need is a drizzle of baby oil and a sponge. Pour the oil over your surface, buff it out and voila! Long-lasting shine ahead. Check out her tips in the video below.

The three-step trick to remove scratches from your oven or fridge.

Anyone who has a stainless steel oven, fridge or microwave knows that they tend to get scratched... a lot.

Thankfully, Brisbane mum and stylist Liz Amaya has shared the surprisingly simple way to remove scratch marks from your appliances. And the good news is, you pretty much have everything you need in your bathroom.

Sharing her genius hack on TikTok, Liz explains that you want to "scrub over the scratch using whitening toothpaste" and an old toothbrush.

"Go with the grain of the stainless steel. [Then] wipe over with a damp microfibre towel."

To make things extra shiny, simply wipe over the spot with an oil of your choice.

THAT'S IT.

Bloody genius.

The cheap as chips product for a shiny sink.

A professional cleaner has shared her two product recommendations for cleaning a stainless steel sink, and we're listening.

Posting to TikTok, Australian woman Kacie recommended using a cream cleanser (such as Jif or Ajax, priced roughly from $2 to $4) to keep your sink looking shiny.

If you're looking for a natural alternative, Kacie recommended bicarbonate of soda, which you can find at any local supermarket for under $2.

"If you're looking for something non-toxic, bicarb soda, you can touch it; but if chemicals don't phase you, just go with a cream cleanser, but wear gloves," she said in the clip.

In the video, Kacie applied the cream cleanser to the entire sink before scrubbing it with a scour. And the results were incredibly satisfying.

Yep, it's the perfect hack for a shiny sink.

The $10 brush that instantly cleans grout.

Cleaning grout is one of those chores that we like to put off for as long as possible. There’s just something about spending hours ferociously scrubbing the tiny cracks in between tiles that just doesn’t appeal to a lot of people.¯\_(ツ)_/¯

But it turns out a $10 brush from Bunnings is all you need to clean your bathroom floors.

Sharing the discovery to Facebook, one woman explained that the Oates Long Handle Grout Brush works a treat at removing the grime from your grout.

"So I just got the grout scrubbing brush from Bunnings and oh my gosh, it’s amazing!" the woman wrote on Facebook. "No more down on hands and knees with [a] toothbrush should have bought a long time ago."

"The difference is unbelievable my day tomorrow is filled yay!"

While another said, "Love it. I store mine in the shower no more back-breaking cleaning. Easy peasy."

But one user did suggest that before you go to town with it, make sure to go gently.

"The brush is awesome and does a great job but be careful not to scrub your grout away," they warned.

The simple way to clean the bottom of your kettle.

When it comes to using the kettle, most of us fill it up with water, turn it on and pour it into a mug. We don't usually think to look inside and check how clean it is.

Think again.

A mum has shared a photo to the Mums Who Clean Facebook group, showing us just how dirty the inside of her kettle is.

Gross. Right?

But thankfully, she also shared a quick and effective fix. "Quick fix with a chopped lemon and let it boil," she wrote.

Boom.

The affordable product that cleans dirty grout.

All you need is two items, both of which you probably already have in your bathroom.

The genius hack was shared by TikTok user @sarah_nde, who uploaded a video of herself using toilet cleaner to remove the build-up of dirt from her tiles.

Sarah started off by pouring a thin layer of toilet cleaner on the grout before letting it sit for a few minutes. She then scrubbed the grout using a toothbrush. And the results were grossly satisfying.

While the tiles didn't exactly turn back to Sarah's original pink colour, you can clearly see the difference as the dirt started to lift.