Set Yourself Free With These Spring Cleaning Life Hacks

Use a Toothbrush to Clean Your Keyboard

Get between those nooks and crannies just like you dig the scum out from between your teeth. The bristles on your toothbrush are gentle enough to keep your electronics safe when digging around where you might think isn't the best place to dig into. Fear not, most keyboards have anti-penetration protection that will protect the motherboard from any outside assailant. 

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The More You Know

  • You can cut your dusting time in half with one common household item: a dryer sheet. Simply swipe it over your baseboards and its anti-static properties will keep dust from sticking while making your home smell fresh.
  • Instead of hanging unsightly fly paper, take a cup, fill it with an inch of red wine vinegar, seal the top with plastic wrap, and poke a few small holes in it with a pen. The flies will be attracted to the scent of the vinegar, but won't be able to get out.
  • If your kids have gotten creative with their crayons and your walls, there's an easy fix. Simply heat the offending portion of the wall with a hair dryer for a few seconds to soften the crayon's wax and wipe the writing away with a soft cloth
  • Fill some water bottles halfway, then lay them on their side in the freezer. When it's time for a cool drink, grab a bottle, fill it up with your beverage of choice, and let the wall of ice in the bottle keep your drink perfectly chilled.
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