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

Sea Salt Cleans Cast Iron

Cast iron is extremely tricky to clean, but who would have thought sea salt was the answer? Scrub, dry, and wipe out the bottom of the pan. Never, ever use soap or water on cast iron. That's rule number one.

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The More You Know

  • t's easy to clean baked-on food and spills from your microwave Here's how: Partially fill a measuring or coffee cup with water and add a slice of lemon. Boil the water for a minute, and then leave the door closed and let the steam loosen the mess.
  • Dab a dot of toothpaste onto a bug bite to reduce the itchiness and swelling, and get back to the great outdoors!
  • Organize each matching sheet set by folding everything and storing it inside one of the pillowcases.
  • For easy cleanup, use a quick spritz of cooking spray on your cheese grater to keep the cheese from sticking.
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