Genius Parenting Hacks That Make Life With Kids So Much Easier

Baby Mop

Babies are only crawling for a short period of time, so you only have a few months to utilize this clever trick. You can purchase a baby mop onesie online that will turn your crazy crawler into a helpful household member. They might get pretty dirty in the process, but your house will never be cleaner. Watch out though, once they start walking, the chores stop!

The More You Know

Next time you oversalt a soup, toss in a few wedges of raw apple or potato. Simmer for 10 minutes and discard the wedges to get the flavor back to normal.
Short on closet space? Use a lightweight piece of chain to stagger hanging clothing in tall closets to maximize space. Just loop the first link of the chain over the first hanger, and hang subsequent hangers on every other links after.
One of the most common ways to use magnetic strips is to hold kitchen knives and utensils in the kitchen.
You can cut your dusting time in half with one common household item: a dryer sheet. Simply swipe it over your baseboards and its anti-static properties will keep dust from sticking while making your home smell fresh.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.