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

Preserve Fake Flowers in the Dishwasher

Though fake flowers might seem like cheesy decor to some, they're a lot longer-lasting than real ones. You can throw them in the dishwasher to clean them up and call it a day. This is one of those things you probably never thought to wash, but you can!

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The More You Know

  • Hate the messy look of curling irons lying on the vanity or the toilet tank? Here's a tip for you. Use hook-and-loop tape to attach five-inch lengths of 2-in. PVC pipe to the vanity door to hold the curling irons.
  • By folding shirts KonMari- or military-style and sandwiching (instead of stacking), you can fit more into each dresser drawer and have a better visual of what's inside.
  • If you've spilled candle wax on a piece of furniture, don't risk ruining the finish by trying to scrape it up. Simply fill a plastic bag with ice cubes, put it over the wax, and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • Hollow out a watermelon, slice off the top, and pierce the side with a spigot. Then, fill the "keg" with your favorite punch and replace the lid to keep the drinks—and the conversation—flowing.
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