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Life Hacks─── 15:50 Fri, 28 Aug 2020
May these life hacks make your spring clean weekend a bit easier.
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You've probably heard numerous ways to open a stubborn jar lid. One of the most well-known and effective methods is to remove the lid using duct tape. But here's what you can do if you don't have duct tape on hand. Try running hot water over the lid for a minute or two, wipe down, and then open. You can also soak the lid in hot water to get a similar effect.

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Essential oils for a sparkling toilet
Doyle James, president of Mr. Rooter Plumbing, a Neighborly company, recommends using essential oils in a DIY toilet cleaner.
“Mix one cup of baking soda with 15 drops of tea tree essential oil and 15 drops of lemon or orange essential oil. Let the mixture sit in the bowl for 30 minutes and scrub with a bowl brush before flushing.”

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Remove carpet stains with vodka
Rubbing alcohol, clear vodka (which has a lot of cleaning benefits!)and even white wine can be used for this cleaning hack.
“First blot the stain. Second, pour any type of clear alcohol (rubbing alcohol, vodka, white wine) onto the stain,” says Greg Shepard, owner of the housecleaning service Dallas Maids. “This is better than any over the counter product.”

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