Whether it’s time for spring cleaning or you just want to get things in your home nice and tidy, there are plenty of household hacks you can try.
Taking care of a home can be pretty overwhelming at times, especially if you have kids, which is why you need all of the help you can get.
And even if you’re just looking for home hacks to help you with some small projects, then that’s just fine. There are plenty of them below to help you in your everyday life.
So feel free to check these wutawhacks home hacks out and see how much time and money you can save!
1. Bar Keepers Friend for Stainless Steel Appliances
If you want your stainless steel appliances to shine like new again, then Bar Keepers Friend is an easy way to do just that! If you’re starting to write down your own list of household tips and tricks, then this needs to be on there!
You can get Bar Keepers Friend here
2. Clothing Cleaner Dispensers
I love this storage idea! So instead of keeping them in ugly containers, you can easily store the liquids in easily accessible (and cute) drink dispensers. Now you won’t have to lug out the heavy containers every time you do the laundry.
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3. Make an Eat Me First Box
If there’s food in your fridge that needs to be eaten soon, create an “eat me first” box. Just get a box from the dollar store and label it as “Eat Me First!”
It’s a fun and cute way to make sure there’s no waste.
4. Clean Mirrors with Black Tea
Using strongly brewed black tea is a great way to clean your mirrors. Who would have thought?
Just make sure to use a clean, lint-free cloth and allow the tannic acid in the tea to do the work.
5. No Drip Paint Trick
If you plan on retouching a room, try this awesome no-drip paint trick with a large rubber band. It’s such a simple DIY home hack you can use anytime you’re doing a project in the house!
6. Turn a Bottle into a Phone Charging Holder
If you want a safe place to keep your phone charged and out of the way, try this tutorial that will show you how to create a phone charging holder out of a lotion bottle.
Also, it’s just a pretty way to keep your home tidy!
You can get the full tutorial on turning a lotion bottle into a phone holder here.
7. Keep Trash Bags in Place with Upside Down Hooks
It’s seriously annoying when the trash can bag liner slips down into the bin as you add trash. So to easily get rid of this problem, use command hooks to keep the trash bag in place. Just attach the command hooks on the sides of the trash can, pull the handle parts of the bag around them, and you’re good to go!
8. Router Disguise
Routers are pretty darn ugly, but an awesome way to keep them out of the way and in disguise is to hide them in a fake book. Problem solved, and it just makes your home look so much classier.
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9. Grapefruit and Salt Scrub
With the help of the citric acid from the grapefruit and the scrubbing action of the salt, you can kill stains in your sinks and showers quickly. Also, it’s so much more cost-effective than spending money on expensive cleaners!
10. Dust Fans with Pillow Case
Ever notice how the dust on ceiling fans builds up fast and just looks really gross? Well, an easy way to clean it is to just use a pillowcase to take it off. The dust will fall into the pillowcase, and you won’t have to deal with it floating in the air after wiping it off.
11. Multi-Purpose Bin Organizers
Storage bin organization is such a great addition to your kitchen. It keeps your pantry organized so you can easily find your stuff. Just grab a few from your favorite store, print out some cute labels, and keep them in an easy-to-grab space.
It’s probably one of the easiest life hacks for the home that you can implement this week!
12. Clean Your Shower Curtain in the Washer
You know how shower curtains tend to get filmy and nasty? Well an easy way to clean them is to just pop them into the washer and let it do all the work! Then you can easily take it out, hang it back up again, and let it dry.
13. Clean Shower Head with Vinegar
Just soaking your shower head in some vinegar for 20 minutes can get all of the grime buildup off easily. There’s no need to waste money on some cleaners with toxic chemicals, you can just head to your cupboard for the solution! Definitely add this to your list of cleaning tips!
14. Paper Roll Cord Organizer
We use hundreds of them in a year (I’m assuming), so why not make use of the paper rolls instead of throwing them away?
And if you have a lot of cords in your house that are just lying around, then use some decorated paper rolls and store them inside so they can be tangle-free and easy to grab!
You can check out the tutorial for organizing your cords here.
15. Olive Oil as a Natural Wood Cleaner
If you want to clean your wood and make it shiny and new-looking, then try rubbing it down with olive oil. However, if you want a longer-lasting fix, then try olive oil, white vinegar, and water.
Read more on how they use olive oil as a natural wood cleaner and restorer here.
16. Use Baking Soda as a Couch Cleaner
If you want to make the upholstery on your couch clean and smell so much better, then try sprinkling baking soda on it. Just leave it for a bit and then vacuum away. It’s as simple as that!
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17. Vaseline for Fixing Shoe Scuffs
If you think that vaseline is just for chapped lips and rashes, then definitely think again! Applying vaseline (petroleum jelly) on patent leather shoes with a q-tip will help take care of any scuffs. Now there’s no need to waste money on a new pair of leather shoes.
18. Get Rid of Water Stains With Lemon
If you want to make places like your bath nozzles and handles look extra clean and shiny, then try rubbing them down with lemon to get rid of the water stains. Probably one of the easiest house hacks on this list!
19. Tin Foil Funnel
If you’d rather save a little bit of money and be a little crafty, then I’d suggest using foil as a funnel for any small-mouthed bottle or jar. It’s a quick solution if you don’t want to run to the store to grab a funnel.
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20. Wax Paper for Shiny Chrome Faucets
If you’d like an easy and lazy way to clean your chrome faucets (or anything else that’s made with chrome), then try wiping them down with wax paper. It’s a great way to be economical and get the job done fast.
21. Have Your Own Launch Pad
If you’re someone who has trouble keeping things organized (like the things you need to actually leave the house), then try making a launch pad! It’s a great way to keep necessities easy to grab. And you can make it as simple or pretty as you want. It could just be a simple basket or like the tray above!
22. DIY Cord Tags
Tangled cords are such a big mess. You have to detangle and find which cord belongs to which electronic or appliance. So to easily unplug the cord you want to unplug, simply label them with little washi tape flags to identify which is which. Just make sure to put it on at the very end of the plug!
Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
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