Spring Cleaning Hacks You'll Wish You'd Found Out Years Ago

Warm Food In The Dishwasher

If you're in the middle of cooking a big meal and don't have space in your oven to keep a few dishes warm, you can pop them in the dishwasher on the heat cycle. Remember—don't use water, or else your elaborate dinner will be ruined. The warming cycle will mimic that of an oven and keep your food table-ready while you cook.

The More You Know

This hint will save you from wasting wrapping paper each time you bring it out of storage. Rather than sticking a piece of tape along the loose edge, cut an empty toilet paper tube lengthwise and wrap it around a roll of wrapping paper. Cinch it up and secure the sleeve with a piece of tape.
Dab a dot of toothpaste onto a bug bite to reduce the itchiness and swelling, and get back to the great outdoors!
Rubber bands will last much longer when they are refrigerated.
Carrots take away the acidity in tomato sauce by adding subtle sweetness. If you find your sauce has gotten too acidic, peel a whole carrot, simmer it with the sauce and remove before serving.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.