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

Use a Toothbrush To Clean Your Keyboard

Toothbrushes can get in all those hard to reach places on your keyboard that any other cleaner might not be able to reach. Don't worry about damage, either. Most keyboards have anti-penetration protection, so scrub away.

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The More You Know

  • Stop losing socks!. Stuff a strip of foam pipe insulation into the space between your washer and dryer or along the wall. That way, socks can't slip into the abyss.
  • To keep cookies and other baked goods soft after baking, add a slice of store-bought white bread to an airtight container.
  • 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.
  • If you accidentally got permanent marker on a piece of furniture, don't lose hope just yet. Using a small dab of non-gel toothpaste, rub the marker stain in a circular motion with a soft cloth and it should buff right out.
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