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

Ripen Avocados in the Dishwasher

This hack will answer the prayers of avocado lovers everywhere. Though there are several proven methods to soften avocados besides just leaving them out on the counter, sitting them in the top rack of the dishwasher has been the most effective.

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The More You Know

  • One of the most common ways to use magnetic strips is to hold kitchen knives and utensils in the kitchen.
  • Every homeowner should have a flexible-shaft pick-up tool for grabbing stuff out of hard-to reach spots. They're also great for yanking clogs out of drains!
  • Insert a drinking straw (or stainless steel reusable) into the tip of the berry and push it through to the other end to quickly remove the stem.
  • A wet-dry vacuum slurps clogs out of plugged drains. Even plumbers use this trick sometimes. If you need to increase suction, seal around the nozzle with a wet rag.
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