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

  • Store small extension cords neatly with this simple office supply hack: Attach a paperclip to a small rubber band. Then wrap the rubber band around the bundled cord and clasp the paperclip onto the rubber band again.
  • As trash bags start to fill up, the bag slithers into the bin and you have to dig it out. To keep handled or drawstring trash bags in place, all you need are two medium or large self-adhesive command hooks.
  • For easy cleanup, use a quick spritz of cooking spray on your cheese grater to keep the cheese from sticking.
  • Don't risk slicing your fingers by cleaning a blender with a sponge—pour in soap and water, turn it on, and rinse it out
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