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

Ripen Avocados in the Dishwasher

This hack will answer the prayers of avocado lovers everywhere. Though there are several proven methods to soften avocados besides just leaving them out on the counter, sitting them in the top rack of the dishwasher has been the most effective.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.