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

Clean Your Blender by Blending

Blenders are notoriously very difficult to clean. You might be able to avoid scrubbing it out by filling it with soap and water and turning it on. If it looks clean upon opening, problem solved.

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The More You Know

  • 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.
  • If your shower curtain or liner is looking less than clean, spruce it up with a Magic Eraser.
  • To keep cookies and other baked goods soft after baking, add a slice of store-bought white bread to an airtight container.
  • Wrap a wet paper towel around a lukewarm bottle of vino, beer, or water, and place the bottle in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.
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