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Toss a wet sock in the dryer to de-wrinkle

Cleaning

Bunch up wrinkled clothes with one damp sock and run the dryer on high for 10 minutes. The steam relaxes wrinkles — no iron required.

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Baking soda paste removes burnt-on pan crud

Cleaning

Sprinkle baking soda on the pan, splash with hot water to make a paste, leave overnight. The next morning everything wipes off without scrubbing.

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Microwave a wet sponge for 90 seconds to sanitize it

Cleaning

Soak the sponge thoroughly, then microwave on high — kills ~99% of bacteria. Replace sponges weekly; this trick buys a few days.

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Throw a couple tennis balls in with comforters

Cleaning

Tennis balls pummel the down filling apart so your comforter dries fluffy instead of clumped. Works for puffer jackets too.

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Use a squeegee to pick up pet hair from carpet

Cleaning

A rubber window squeegee drags pet hair off carpet fibers far faster than any lint roller. The hair balls up at the edge of the stroke.

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Run a slice of bread over broken glass shards

Cleaning

After sweeping up the big pieces, press a slice of bread on the floor to lift the tiny invisible shards. Toss the bread (do NOT eat it).

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Vinegar-and-water cleans almost everything

Cleaning

A 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle handles counters, mirrors, hard-water spots, and microwave interiors. Zero toxic residue.

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Use a pillowcase to clean ceiling fan blades

Cleaning

Slip the pillowcase over each blade, then pull it back — dust falls INSIDE the case instead of raining on the floor.

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Clean the dishwasher with a vinegar bowl

Cleaning

Run an empty dishwasher with a bowl of white vinegar on the top rack. Dissolves the slime and limescale your dishwasher can't reach itself.

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Stop a cutting board from absorbing onion smell

Kitchen

Rub the wooden board with half a lemon and coarse salt before AND after chopping onions or garlic. Salt extracts the oils; lemon neutralizes the rest.

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Coffee filters as lint-free glass wipes

Cleaning

Cheap basket coffee filters leave no streaks and no lint on glass, screens, or mirrors. Way cheaper than microfiber.

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Remove crayon marks with WD-40

Cleaning

Spray a tiny amount of WD-40 on crayon on painted walls, wait 30 seconds, then wipe with a damp cloth. Lifts cleanly without removing paint.

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Clean a microwave with lemon and water

Cleaning

Microwave a bowl of water with lemon slices for 3 minutes, then wipe. Steam loosens every spattered bit and the kitchen smells fresh.

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