6 Life Hacks Using Things You Have Around the Home

1. Clean your microwave with an old lemon

Between splatters, spills and smelly messes, your microwave can quickly turn into to a less-than-desirable place to warm your food. To easily wipe away and deodorize baked on messes, remove the turntable and give it a quick wash. Toss an old lemon halve or quarter into the microwave — that’s it! Turn on the microwave for one minute. The lemon will soften, steam and release its juice. Discard the lemon piece and simply wipe away the gunk from inside your microwave. The acidic nature of the lemon with easily remove build up, plus the lemony scent will refresh the interior.  

2. Whiten your teeth

Whiten your teeth naturally with baking soda and lemon juice. But don’t do this often because the acidity from the lemon could weaken the enamel on your teeth. Simply put a little baking soda in a cup and add enough lemon juice to make a thick paste.

Apply a thin layer of the paste to your teeth and allow it to sit for one minute. Brush off the paste with water, or toothpaste if you prefer. And there you have it — a dazzling smile.

3. Remove furniture dents in carpet

Moving furniture around often leaves behind indentations in the carpet. But, there’s an easy trick to removing those unsightly dents.

1. Place a large ice cube — or a few cubes, if you’re dealing with larger dents — directly into the                matted carpet fibers.

2. Allow the ice to melt for at least two hours, and up to 12 for those deeper dents. The water will              engorge the nap of the carpet, bringing it back to life.

3. Blot the excess water with a sponge.

4. Lastly, use a spoon or fork to gently lift the matted fibers.

4. Create cupboard space by storing vertically

Nothing is worse in the kitchen than opening a cupboard door only to have the contents — baking pans and serving trays — come spilling out. Conserve space and organize large and awkward pieces in the kitchen by installing tension rods vertically between shelves. Use this space to store and secure cutting boards, baking pans, muffin tins and serving trays in an upward position.

5. Pan lid space saver

Most cupboards don’t have specific spaces designated to store lids. So, why not use the door to free up room in the cupboard and organize lids? Hang lids with command strips on the door. Two strips are required to cradle each lid.

6. Hide your valuables at the beach

Going to the beach is a great way to destress and unwind. But not if you are continually worrying about your phone, money and keys being stolen while you’re cooling off in the water. Keep thieves at bay by storing your valuables in an empty sunscreen bottle. Thieves are generally looking for wallets, not sunscreen. Just make sure to properly clean and dry the bottle before storing your items.

There you have it, some simple yet effective life hacks that will make your days a whole lot easier.

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By A. Moiz