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.

The More You Know

Professional chefs will tell you that a damp dish towel under your mixing bowl will keep it from slipping and sliding on your counter as you mix.
Stop losing socks!. Stuff a strip of foam pipe insulation into the space between your washer and dryer or along the wall. That way, socks can't slip into the abyss.
Want to dry out flowers quickly and easily? Just use the clips on a pants hanger to hold the stems of your flowers so they're hanging bulb down, and leave them in a cool, dry place to dehydrate.
All you need is tap water that's piping hot to kill weeds in the cracks of your sidewalks and driveway. Pro tip: add a tablespoon of salt to make it even more effective.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.