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

Disinfect Keys in the Dishwasher

Have you ever considered cleaning your keys? Probably a good idea since they've traveled just as many places as you have. Remove them from the keychain, careful not to soak your car key, and throw it into the dishwasher with a regular load.

The More You Know

To keep small cords organized, try this handy hint: Fill a shoe box with as many empty toilet paper rolls that will fit vertically; then place a single small cord in each tube. It'll keep your cords free of tangles and in one place.
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.
Next time you open a bottle of wine, save the cork! You can use a slice of synthetic cork to brace a wobbly table leg. Just mark the amount of cork needed, slice it off with a utility knife and glue it in place.
Instead of spending hours untangling your Christmas lights every year, simply wrap them around the bar portion of a pants hanger and clip each end—they'll remain untangled all year.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.