Everyone loves a good cleaning tip, and now people who own their homes or rent them are looking for easy and cheap ways to make their places shine.

Mrs Hinch started the trend of budget cleaning tips, but now folks on social media are sharing their own ideas for a tidy house, and they’re just as good.

Instagram user Kerrie Steadman, known as renovation_44 online, showed how she gets rid of bad smells in her washing machine and makes it look brand new using two things from around the house.

In her video, Kerrie said: “I know what you’re thinking, but hear me out. For a quick and easy washing machine clean. Cut a lemon in half, add toothpaste, and throw in your washing machine to rid odors and leave your washing machine absolutely sparkling.”

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People on Instagram really like this cleaning tip, saying it’s a good way to save money instead of buying special cleaners for washing machines.

One person said: “This is far cheaper than buying washing machine cleaning fluids they sell! ” Another person wrote: “I must try this! ” Some people wondered if you could use this trick for dishwashers too, and Kerrie told her followers that it works. “Can you use this for dishwashers? ” asked someone on Instagram, and Kerrie answered: “Yes and white vinegar with bicarbonate of soda in there.”