The Truth About DIY Cleaning Hacks

From TikTok trends to Pinterest boards, DIY cleaning hacks are everywhere. Baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, and dish soap are being mixed and sprayed across kitchens and bathrooms in the name of “natural cleaning.” But do these popular tricks actually work?

The truth is—some do, but many don’t. And some can even cause damage.

Take baking soda and vinegar, for example. They're often recommended as a miracle combo, but when mixed together, they mostly cancel each other out. The fizz looks impressive, but the reaction isn’t powerful enough to truly disinfect or cut through tough grime.

Lemon juice may smell fresh, but it's highly acidic and can wear down natural stone like marble or granite. Similarly, using dish soap on everything might leave behind a residue that attracts more dirt over time.

That’s not to say all DIY solutions are bad—some can be great for quick touch-ups or eco-friendly options. But when it comes to deep cleaning, sanitizing, or preserving surfaces, the safest bet is using the right products for the job.

At Mack Maids, we combine professional-grade tools with safe, effective cleaning products—so you don’t have to guess what works and what doesn’t.

Skip the trial and error. Book with Mack Maids and let the pros handle it the right way—no hacks required.