Set Yourself Free With These Spring Cleaning Life Hacks

Remove Carpet Stains With Vodka

Although it seems somewhat counterintuitive to clean an alcohol stain with alcohol, bear with us here. Vodka has a higher ethanol content than wine, and it also lacks pigment. The ethanol in the vodka will eat the pigment out of your carpet and neutralize the stain as long as it's fresh.

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The More You Know

  • Instead of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights every year, simply wrap them around the bar portion of a pants hanger and clip each end—they'll remain untangled all year.
  • Pour pure aloe vera juice (available at most drugstores) into an ice tray, and then freeze it for an always ready-to-apply salve for sunburns.
  • Hollow out a watermelon, slice off the top, and pierce the side with a spigot. Then, fill the "keg" with your favorite punch and replace the lid to keep the drinks—and the conversation—flowing.
  • Simply store your ice cream cartons in ziplock bags to keep them as soft and easy to scoop as they were the day you bought them.
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