Unpleasant smells and stains are so much more noticeable when they're stubborn and won't go away, even if they're relatively faint.
And so it can be useful to know some of the proven remedies to get rid of them. One of these remedies, ironically, is often the culprit behind many stains in the home - your coffee.
With that in mind, Polly Shearer, cleaning expert at bathroom and kitchen retailer at Tap Warehouse, reveals the cleaning benefits that your morning brew can offer.
Polly explained: "We all know coffee is perfect for your morning boost, but it can also be used to remove tough stains on worktop surfaces."
"Simply sprinkle some instant coffee in with hot, soapy water and give it some elbow grease. As coffee is acidic, it will be able to cut through the grime with ease."
And while instant coffee, which can be bought at retailers like Sainsbury's for as little as £1.49, is a useful cleaning tool, those who brew their own coffee can see benefits too.
She said: "If you like to brew your own coffee, one other use of the coffee grounds is their ability to deodorise.
"If your refrigerator has a funny smell, pour some coffee grounds into a bowl and place it in the fridge until it has absorbed the unwanted odour."
And sharing another clever hack, Polly recommends putting some coffee underneath the bin bag to "neutralise" any smells given off by household waste.
And it's not just coffee that can help you with the cleaning process, as tea bags can also help with the cleaning process.
The expert commented: "Making a big pasta bake or shepherd's pie is very rewarding until you have to deal with the oven dish afterwards which is always a nightmare to clean!
"Try throwing in a few tea bags and letting the dish soak overnight. The tannins in the tea will loosen the grime and you can simply rinse the tough stains away the next morning, hassle-free."
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