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

Dishwasher Rack Doubles as Storage

If your old dishwasher is ready to go, save the rolling rack and use it as under-bed storage. You can organize the mess you've neglected under beds, sofas, or even in closets. Dishwashers don't have to be useful only in the kitchen. 

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The More You Know

  • 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.
  • A nondescript shampoo or lotion bottle is the perfect disguise for a beachside carryall.
  • If you have an unsightly deodorant mark on your clothes, don't rub your garment with a standard cloth and risk pilling. Instead, use a pair of pantyhose to gently rub the deodorant mark and watch it disappear with ease.
  • If you know you'll need to bake with brown sugar soon and it's too hard to use, stick a piece of bread in with the sugar overnight and leave the two in a sealed plastic bag.
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