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

Cook a Lasagna in Your Dishwasher

According to Mythbusters, this method actually works. Though an oven is definitely the preferred method, but you can definitely try this if you're pressed for time. Folding a raw lasagna tightly in tin foil will result in a perfectly cooked dish.

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Those tea cups you inherited from your great aunt have seen better days, but you don't feel good about throwing them away—so what should you do? Drill a drainage hole in the bottom, fill them with dirt, and use them to plant succulents.
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.
While using a clothes iron to straighten hair is an old trick, using a hair straightener on collars and that space between buttons also works
Sheet pans: They’re not just for dinner anymore! Use your trusty baking sheet to stay organized while you meal prep.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.