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

Clean Metal with Olive Oil

As well as being a great source of B vitamins and healthy fat, olive oil is an awesome cleaning product. You can use it to shine stainless steel and coat the outside to avoid future messes. Not to mention that olive oil has a pleasant smell. 

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The More You Know

  • An easy way to tear tape and get a starting edge at the same time. Simply fold the tape under at a 90-degree angle to the roll. Then, with a snapping motion, pull the tape against the edge of the roll.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Ever make a complete mess of your microwave when melting butter? Repurpose your butter wrapper as a cover for your microwavable dish.
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