Set Yourself Free With These Spring Cleaning Life Hacks

Microwave Sponge Sanitizer

If you didn't know this already, heat kills bacteria. Specifically, microwaves can be an invaluable source for cleansing your products that are microwave safe. Sponges are prime examples of this fact. They can be laden with bacteria, but when wet and superheated in the microwave, you can rest assured that those germs will die. 

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The More You Know

  • If you have an unsightly deodorant mark on your clothes, don't rub your garment with a standard cloth and risk pilling. Instead, use a pair of pantyhose to gently rub the deodorant mark and watch it disappear with ease.
  • After you've given your stovetop a thorough cleaning, apply a thin layer of car wax and then buff it off with a clean towel.
  • With the water running at about half throttle, drop in orange or lemon peels. Run the disposer for five seconds. Citric acid from the peels softens crusty waste and attacks smelly bacteria. Give the acid about 15 minutes to do its work.
  • Buy a ring binder and keep insurance papers, repair receipts and all other paperwork pertaining to the house in it. Storing all your house information in one handy place makes life easier.
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