\nWe can prevent a lot of tears and sleepless nights with a single cleaning tip. What a relief it is to know that instead of spending several hours performing tasks, you can miraculously reduce the time to, say, 30 minutes. No more squandering time on pricey household items or creating excuses for not cleaning the house.\n
We’ve rounded up some hacks and show you how to make the most of them.\n
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If you don\u2019t have a scale at hand, no need to worry, you can do that with your hands. 2 handfuls equal 1 cup, one finger scoop is 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon is from the tip of your thumb to the base of it. The first knuckle to the tip of your pinkie finger is a \u201cpinch.\u201d\n
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If you want to speed up an already not-so-fun process, then double up on buckets. Fill the first one with clean water and leave the second one empty. Drain the dirty water into the second bucket, and the water in the first one will remain clean. This way, you won\u2019t have to run to and fro to change the water and, additionally, you won\u2019t spread dirt around.\n
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Fill in your mug with vinegar and water in equal proportions. Let it soak for a few minutes, then scrub your mug thoroughly and rinse everything with hot water. You can also add some salt for better results.\n
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Cutting the top crust first might ruin the whole loaf of bread (especially when it\u2019s fresh). Instead, try cutting bread starting from the bottom crust to maintain the bread\u2019s shape. Just flip it or lay the loaf on its side.\n
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If you want your room to have a pleasant aroma all day long, try applying some deodorizer on a cool light bulb. Later, when you turn the lights on, the bulb will heat up and disperse the smell throughout the room.\n
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These can be removed easily with oils, and it\u2019s believed that coconut oil is great for such things. Before you give your jar a good scrub, let it soak for a few minutes in hot water, then rub in some oil on the label and leave it there for 10 minutes. Later, rub the oil off together with the glue.\n
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Flowers will inevitably wilt after a few days. To prevent that, use plastic straws as support. Place them around the stems or even tie the flowers to the straws carefully. This way, they still have access to the water and stay upright.\n
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If after vacuuming your room it smells terrible, the reason might lie in your vacuum cleaner. To eliminate the unpleasant smell, put half a tablespoon of cinnamon in the dust bag. After that, turn on the vacuum. Not only will your room be filled with a nice aroma, but it\u2019ll also be protected from harmful bacteria.\n
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To protect your hands while taking out a broken light bulb, use a potato of the same size as the bulb. Make sure the lamp is unplugged. Cut the potato in half, dry it off, and push the potato into the broken light bulb. Now twist the potato and take the broken bulb out.\n
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Dab out excess oil and immediately apply some baby powder to the stains. Leave it on for 30 minutes and scrub the powder off with your fingers or a spoon.\n
What trick do you have that helps you reduce cleaning time by half? Which ones have you tried or will try in the future?\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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