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

Microwave Sponge Sanitizer

Microwaves can actually be the easiest way to clean things that you wouldn't normally think need cleaning. If you soak a sponge and microwave it, all of the germs hiding inside of it will be zapped away. That way you'll save money on kitchen sponges and won't have to deal with the grimy smell they inevitably build up.

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The More You Know

  • Did you peel a label off a jar only to find paper and residue left behind? Using a cotton pad and some cooking oil, rub the residue and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • 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.
  • Rubber bands will last much longer when they are refrigerated.
  • All you need is tap water that's piping hot to kill weeds in the cracks of your sidewalks and driveway. Pro tip: add a tablespoon of salt to make it even more effective.
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