Let’s face it: Cleaning sucks, so let us help you make it a little less awful with these genius hacks. 1. Use Tongs to Clean Your Blinds Blinds are a total pain to clean, but here’s how to make it easier: Secure microfiber cloths on a pair of tongs using rubber bands. Then use the tongs to grip and clean each blind individually. 2. Your Dishwasher Can Clean More Than You Think Using your dishwasher to clean only the dishes? How basic.