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

Pour pure aloe vera juice (available at most drugstores) into an ice tray, and then freeze it for an always ready-to-apply salve for sunburns.
Spray squeaky door hinges in place with a little all-purpose lube, silicone spray or dry Teflon spray.
Keep elastic hair bands in one place—not scattered in drawers or in the bathroom sink or all over the floor. Slide them onto an empty toilet paper roll, which can then be neatly tucked into a drawer.
t's easy to clean baked-on food and spills from your microwave Here's how: Partially fill a measuring or coffee cup with water and add a slice of lemon. Boil the water for a minute, and then leave the door closed and let the steam loosen the mess.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.