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Out and About: Spring Cleaning Hacks
It’s that dreaded time of the year…we lose an hour of sleep AND we are forced by tradition to do a mass cleaning of the house. The ritual innocently dubbed “spring cleaning” could be considered a giant pain, but there are ways to game the system, if you will. We call them “hacks” and we compiled a few to help you out. So turn on your cleaning jams, bust out your Swiffer and enjoy!
Hack #1: Fabric softening dryer sheets are versatile creatures.
They can be used while doing your laundry, of course, but did you know they could also be used to more easily scrub away mineral deposits in the shower or get rid of that hard water ring in the toilet? You can even use them to dust the baseboards!
Hack #2: Use vinegar to clean your microwave.
If you fear the food explosion buildup in your microwave, just put equal parts vinegar and water in a microwave safe container and nuke it for 5 minutes (longer if your kids LOVE Hot Pockets). Wait for a few minutes for the steam to subside and easily wipe away crusty food surplus.
Hack #3: Organize your refrigerator with a Lazy Susan. If you’re irritated with clutter in the fridge, or that you have to move the mayo, butter AND ketchup to get to the salsa in the back, why not add a Lazy Susan to the mix? Put all the regulars on and watch as your food storage dilemmas become a thing of the past.
The hacks for spring cleaning are endless. Before you begin, check out some online forums for more time and sweat-saving ideas.
