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

Microwave Sponge Sanitizer

Microwaves can actually be the easiest way to clean things that you wouldn't normally think need cleaning. If you soak a sponge and microwave it, all of the germs hiding inside of it will be zapped away. That way you'll save money on kitchen sponges and won't have to deal with the grimy smell they inevitably build up.

The More You Know

If you find your fitted sheets slipping off the corners of your bed, look no further than your closet for an easy fix. Just use a pair of elastic suspenders, clipping one end to each corner under the mattress, and your sheet will stay put.
If you accidentally got permanent marker on a piece of furniture, don't lose hope just yet. Using a small dab of non-gel toothpaste, rub the marker stain in a circular motion with a soft cloth and it should buff right out.
A nondescript shampoo or lotion bottle is the perfect disguise for a beachside carryall.
When you go to the beach and take your cooler with you, sprinkle salt on the ice so that it stays frozen for much longer.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.