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

Try Out a Fresh Coat of Paint

Sometimes, scuffs and dings in the wall are beyond repair. If that's the case, it's time for a fresh coat of paint. You'll probably save yourself time and money if you just slather it on the wall yourself.

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  • In a pinch, like when you're traveling, you can spruce up wrinkled clothes by hanging them in the bathroom while you shower.
  • If you have an unsightly deodorant mark on your clothes, don't rub your garment with a standard cloth and risk pilling. Instead, use a pair of pantyhose to gently rub the deodorant mark and watch it disappear with ease.
  • Instead of hanging unsightly fly paper, take a cup, fill it with an inch of red wine vinegar, seal the top with plastic wrap, and poke a few small holes in it with a pen. The flies will be attracted to the scent of the vinegar, but won't be able to get out.
  • A wet-dry vacuum slurps clogs out of plugged drains. Even plumbers use this trick sometimes. If you need to increase suction, seal around the nozzle with a wet rag.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.