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

Use Lemons to Clean Your Shower Faucets

Acid in lemon works the same way vinegar does. A fast, cheap, and easy solution that lasts longer than some professional cleaning agents. If you don't like the way vinegar smells, this is an easy and effective swap.

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The More You Know

  • Did you peel a label off a jar only to find paper and residue left behind? Using a cotton pad and some cooking oil, rub the residue and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • After you've given your stovetop a thorough cleaning, apply a thin layer of car wax and then buff it off with a clean towel.
  • Find a tall pitcher about the height of your wine bottle and get cooling. Immerse the bottle in ice water with a small handful of salt and turn every few minutes or so.
  • You don't need a strawberry huller: Take the stems off strawberries cleanly by driving a straw right through from bottom to top.
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