Set Yourself Free With These Spring Cleaning Life Hacks

Eliminate Stains With Shaving Cream

Shaving cream has the same properties as a lot of cleaning products. Shaving cream is essentially aerosol soap with baking soda added. This is a one-two punch for cleaning up pesky stains and removing odors from upholstery. 

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The More You Know

  • This hint will save you from wasting wrapping paper each time you bring it out of storage. Rather than sticking a piece of tape along the loose edge, cut an empty toilet paper tube lengthwise and wrap it around a roll of wrapping paper. Cinch it up and secure the sleeve with a piece of tape.
  • In a pinch for labels? Just reach for the rubber bands. Wrap ’em around your mason jars and you’ll never mistake salt for sugar again.
  • Use your vacuum cleaner to find tiny items you've lost, such as earrings. Just cover the end of a vacuum cleaner with a stocking or pantyhose, and start your search.
  • Seltzer water will revive gold jewelry if you combine it with dish soap and let it soak for five minutes.
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