Spring Cleaning Hacks You'll Wish You'd Found Out Years Ago

Warm Food In The Dishwasher

If you're in the middle of cooking a big meal and don't have space in your oven to keep a few dishes warm, you can pop them in the dishwasher on the heat cycle. Remember—don't use water, or else your elaborate dinner will be ruined. The warming cycle will mimic that of an oven and keep your food table-ready while you cook.

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The More You Know

  • 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.
  • If your shower curtain or liner is looking less than clean, spruce it up with a Magic Eraser.
  • If you accidentally got permanent marker on a piece of furniture, don't lose hope just yet. Using a small dab of non-gel toothpaste, rub the marker stain in a circular motion with a soft cloth and it should buff right out.
  • Next time you have a sore neck or back, don’t reach for an electric heating pad. Instead, fill a sock with uncooked rice, tie the end and microwave it for two or three minutes.
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