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

Clean Makeup Brushes in the Dishwasher

You shouldn't do this every time you run your dishwasher, but once a month it wouldn't hurt to throw your cosmetic brushes in the utensil holder and run a normal cycle. You'll be amazed at how sparkly clean they'll be when they come out.

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The More You Know

  • 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.
  • To have an ice cold can in just a few minutes, put your drink in a large pot and cover it with ice. Fill the pot with water, add a couple cups of salt, and stir until the salt is dissolved. Your canned beverage will magically be cold.
  • Drain away any excess fat while baking by placing meatballs on a baking rack. The extra fat drips away, you’ll retain that browned, caramelized exterior you know and love.
  • Put some aluminum foil in the bottom of your fireplace before you lay down your logs.
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