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

Oil and Baking Soda Can Clean Cabinets

Oil won't break down the varnish on the outside of your cabinet unlike other cleaning products. A toothbrush and some baking soda are the only other things you need. Gently scrub and you'll protect the exterior layer of your cabinets and return them to looking brand new.

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The More You Know

  • Hate the messy look of curling irons lying on the vanity or the toilet tank? Here's a tip for you. Use hook-and-loop tape to attach five-inch lengths of 2-in. PVC pipe to the vanity door to hold the curling irons.
  • Use your vacuum cleaner to find tiny items you've lost, such as earrings. Just cover the end of a vacuum cleaner with a stocking or pantyhose, and start your search.
  • Spray squeaky door hinges in place with a little all-purpose lube, silicone spray or dry Teflon spray.
  • The stickiness of duct tape makes it perfect for a makeshift pet hair remover and this method is faster than vacuuming. It also works on seats in vehicles. A sponge or cloth wrapped with duct tape works great for getting into corners. Wrap duct tape around a paint roller cover, sticky side out.
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