{"id":19539,"date":"2021-10-28T17:25:45","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=19539"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:25:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:25:46","slug":"housekeeping-hacks-that-work-shockingly-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/housekeeping-hacks-that-work-shockingly-well\/","title":{"rendered":"Housekeeping Hacks That Work Shockingly Well"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Crisp Sheets With Less Ironing\n\n\n\n</h3><p> After washing your bedsheets, remove them from the dryer before they\u2019re fully dry and fold them into a manageably small size. Run your iron across the top layer of the folded sheet (but don\u2019t iron the fold itself). Your sheets will look fresh and smooth in seconds!\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"744\"' height='\"418\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-72.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19540\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-72.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Remove Spilled Candle Wax\n\n\n\n</h3><p>To remove candle wax from wood floors or furniture, hold a bag of ice cubes against he wax for a few minutes. Once the wax has hardened, it will be easy to scrape off or chip away.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Cut Sponges In Half\n\n\n\n</h3><p>If you cut a new kitchen sponge in half, you\u2019ll get twice the use of it than you normally would! And a smaller sponge dries much faster than a larger one, so it can help prevent bacterial growth too.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"745\"' height='\"931\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/grandma_5.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19541\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/grandma_5.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Shine Silver With Toothpaste\n\n\n\n</h3><p>If the time has gotten away from you and you need a quick way to shine your silver, don\u2019t panic! Just grab your toothpaste. Rub a bit of toothpaste (paste, not gel) onto your silver, rinse it clean, then dry with a soft cloth. Beautiful!\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"745\"' height='\"425\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-73.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19543\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-73.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Wax Furniture With Shoe Polish\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Shoe polish makes a great wax for your wooden furniture, and will keep it looking rich and vibrant. You can also use shoe polish to cover up nicks and scuffs on wooden furniture.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"743\"' height='\"832\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-76.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19548\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-76.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Use Flour Sack Towels\n\n\n\n</h3><p>You can save yourself quite a bit of money by switching from paper towels to\u00a0flour sack towels. They\u2019re great for drying dishes because they don\u2019t leave any lint behind, hold up well to repeated launderings, and the clothes themselves dry quickly. (Just make sure you don\u2019t use any\u00a0fabric softener\u00a0when you wash them, which can affect their absorbency.)\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"741\"' height='\"754\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-74.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19544\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-74.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Use Wax On Your Air Vents\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Apply a little bit of car wax to the air vents around your house to prevent dust from building upon them. Anything that reduces the amount of dusting I have to do is a thing worth doing, in my book! \ud83d\ude42\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"500\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/how-to-clean-vents-2.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19550\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/how-to-clean-vents-2.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Freshen The Air Naturally\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Use 100% vanilla extract to make your house smell amazing, without any unnatural chemicals. You can put a few drops on cotton palls and hide them in plants or underneath furniture. Or visit the link below to get the \u201crecipe\u201d for my favorite simmering potpourri recipes.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"747\"' height='\"806\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/image-75.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19545\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image-75.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Have A Weekly Wash Day\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Have a \u201cwash day\u201d once a week instead of doing different loads of laundry every day. It simplifies things a lot, and you\u2019ll never have to wonder if a certain item is in the washer, the dryer, or waiting to be folded.\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Remove Stains And Odors From Hands\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Handling certain foods can leave behind stains or odors on your hands. Remove stains and odors rubbing tomato juice or sauce on your hands! You can also rub your hands together with table salt for the same effect.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"900\"' height='\"600\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/bigstock-Female-hands-washing-clothes-i-168157979.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-18621\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/bigstock-Female-hands-washing-clothes-i-168157979.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Freshen Your Mattress With Sunshine\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Grandma knew that few things clean and deodorize as effectively as good old sunshine and fresh air. It\u2019s a great way to freshen up your mattress once the weather warms up in the spring. Just pull your mattress out into the yard on a sunny day and leave it there for a few hours. It\u2019ll help kill dust mites, dry out any moisture, and leave your mattress smelling fresh and clean!\n\n\n\n</p><h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>&nbsp;Put A Pillowcase On With Ease\n\n\n\n</h3><p>Flip the pillowcase inside out and put your arms inside. Then grab the corners of one end of the pillow and pull it towards you, while sliding the pillowcase down onto it. How easy is that?\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-large><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/Put-a-Pillowcase-on-a-Pillow-Step-4-1024x768.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19549\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Put-a-Pillowcase-on-a-Pillow-Step-4-1024x768.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>&nbsp;Steam Stuck-On Food\n\n\n\n</h3><p>There\u2019s an easy way to remove stuck-on food that doesn\u2019t require hours of soaking. Bring a pot of water to a boil on your stovetop, then hold the messy dish over the pot for a few seconds. The steam treatment will loosen up the stuck-on stuff, and you\u2019ll be able to scrape it off easily.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/Ready-DIY-Top-Reasons-Your-Pressure-Cooker-Is-Not-Building-Up-Pressure-Boiling-Pot-unsp.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19546\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Ready-DIY-Top-Reasons-Your-Pressure-Cooker-Is-Not-Building-Up-Pressure-Boiling-Pot-unsp.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Dye Linens With Tea\n\n\n\n</h3><p>If you\u2019ve tried everything to remove stains from cloth napkins, a tablecloth, or doily with no success, you don\u2019t have to toss it out! Back in the day, many women \u201ctea-stained\u201d these items to make the stains less obvious.\n\n\n\n</p><p>To do it, add 4 or 5 black tea bags to a bucket of hot water and let them steep for 10 minutes. Then remove the tea bags, add your stained item, and swish it around a bit. Let it sit in the tea until it reaches a shade that most matches the stain, then let it dry to set the tea and wash in cold water when necessary.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/20181208-A-7_rebecca-desnos-dyeing-with-tea-4-1080x1080_1024x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19547\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/20181208-A-7_rebecca-desnos-dyeing-with-tea-4-1080x1080_1024x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>&nbsp;Dry Windows Directionally\n\n\n\n</h3><p>When you\u2019re drying freshly washed windows, use vertical strokes on one side of the window and horizontal strokes on the other. If any streaks get left behind, you\u2019ll be able to tell with one look whether they\u2019re on the inside or outside of the window.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/08%5C/clean_windows_cloudy_day.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-13712\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/clean_windows_cloudy_day.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h3 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Prevent Shower Curtain Mildew\n\n\n\n</h3><p>The next time you get a new shower curtain, cut 2\u2033 or so of the material off the bottom. This is the part of the curtain that sticks to the side of your tub, and that\u2019s where mildew loves to grow. By removing the material, you can prevent the mildew from forming in the first place to make cleaning your tub easier down the line.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Crisp Sheets With Less Ironing After washing your bedsheets, remove them from the dryer before they\u2019re fully dry and fold them into a manageably small size. Run your iron across the top layer of the folded sheet (but don\u2019t iron the fold itself). Your sheets will look fresh and smooth in seconds! 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