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

Clean Your Bathtub With Baking Soda and Vinegar

This is one of nature's most fool-proof cleaning combinations. That reminder to keep vinegar on hand is applicable here. They create a chemical reaction that can remove even the most annoying stains, and works wonders in the bathroom.

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The More You Know

  • Half an hour before serving time, adorn the table with bowls of lemon halves topped with cloves to ensure a pest-proof party.
  • If your toilet bowl could use a cleaning but you're out of traditional cleaner, use mouthwash instead.
  • Throw a few ice cubes or a wet washcloth in the dryer with your wrinkled clothes. As the ice melts and the water turns to steam, it will remove the wrinkles. This trick isn’t as effective with heavier clothing but is a miracle for lighter fabrics.
  • Did you know that Americans overpay 2.5 billion dollars a year? Believe it or not, the source for a lot of it comes from stores wrongfully overcharging for purchases.
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