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

Cook a Turkey in the Dishwasher

This sounds like there's no way it could work, but it actually has been proven to save a holiday from stress. Wrap the turkey in plastic wrap and run it on three full cycles. Really - it'll be completely edible when you take it out. 

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The More You Know

  • When baking, it’s important to use room temperature ingredients (unless otherwise specified). If you forget to take your eggs out of the fridge in time, don’t worry. Just place them in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.
  • Every homeowner should have a flexible-shaft pick-up tool for grabbing stuff out of hard-to reach spots. They're also great for yanking clogs out of drains!
  • If your toilet bowl could use a cleaning but you're out of traditional cleaner, use mouthwash instead.
  • If your kids have gotten creative with their crayons and your walls, there's an easy fix. Simply heat the offending portion of the wall with a hair dryer for a few seconds to soften the crayon's wax and wipe the writing away with a soft cloth
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.