Set Yourself Free With These Spring Cleaning Life Hacks

Onion Deodorizer

Onions may smell aggressive in the kitchen, but they have some odor busting characteristics that work just as well as the chemical competitors. If your basement smells like mildew, or if you have stinky litter boxes down there, cut an onion in half and place it down there on a plate. The allicin in the onion will suck the bad smells out of the air almost immediately.

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The More You Know

  • 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
  • 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.
  • If you find your fitted sheets slipping off the corners of your bed, look no further than your closet for an easy fix. Just use a pair of elastic suspenders, clipping one end to each corner under the mattress, and your sheet will stay put.
  • Drain away any excess fat while baking by placing meatballs on a baking rack. The extra fat drips away, you’ll retain that browned, caramelized exterior you know and love.
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