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

Buff Out Scratches With a Walnut

If you have dings in your wooden table, the waxy coating on a walnut can help buff it out in a second. It might sound like a weird trick, but it's been proven to work for centuries. Try it next time you notice a nick in your tables or chairs.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.