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1. Keep berries and veggies in plastic containers to make them last for weeks (instead of days).
2. Or, pop a Bluapple pod into the crisper drawer — it'll prevent fresh produce from ripening too quickly.
3. Blast away mineral deposits and foul odors in your dishwasher and keep it running efficiently with cleaning tablets.
4. Clean off product build-up on your heat styling tools (with stuff you can find around the house) before shelling out for replacements.
5. Obliterate stubborn spots (such as grease and wine stains) from your fave shirt by using a natural stain remover — it won't bleach the fabric!
6. Store onions, garlic, and shallots in a punched paper bag for months at a time.
7. Breathe new life into an old leather armchair using a recoloring balm.
8. Prevent your charger cord from reaching its breaking point with a flexible cable saver.
9. Restore your black jeans to their original state with a bottle of liquid dye.
10. Wash your baseball caps in a special cage in the dishwasher so they don't lose their shape and become unwearable.
11. Prolong the life of your puffer jacket with a detergent designed to retain loft and natural water repellency of down. If it's a dry-clean-only item, try an at-home kit that'll be a lot cheaper than getting it professionally cleaned.
12. Extend your bra bands when you need a little extra breathing room instead of having to buy all new ones.
13. Banish odor-causing bacteria and wrinkles by steaming your garments. It's also gentler on clothing than using an iron.
14. Hang your clothes to dry on a rack whenever possible instead of throwing them in the dryer — it's a lot easier on the fabric.
15. Throw your delicates in mesh laundry bags so they don't get twisted and damaged in the washer.
16. Microwave your sponges to kill off bacteria and extend their lifespan.
17. Put a pair of sweat-absorbing cotton shoe liners in your flats so they don't get unbearably stinky.
18. If you have a pair of smelly shoes on your hands, try inserting a pair of bamboo charcoal-filled bags to neutralize the odor.
19. If your precious accessories have become dull with wear, dip them in a jewelry cleaning solution and they'll sparkle like new again.
20. Or, try a polishing cloth for restoring tarnished silver, gold, or brass items.
21. Descale your shower head by submerging it in a bag of vinegar — just secure it with a rubberband.
22. Waterproof your suede and nubuck boots by spraying a layer of Scotchgard on them.
23. Remove rust naturally from your tools using items you can find around the house.
24. Save yourself the pain of replacing a cracked screen by applying a glass protector.
25. Ensure that your mattress stays fresh and spotless (even if you accidentally knock over a glass of wine in bed) with a waterproof cover.
26. Bring blunt knives back from the brink of death with a two-stage sharpener.
27. Add a few drops of nail polish thinner to make clumpy, dried out bottles usable again.
28. Never get a stuck key again by cleaning your laptop keypad (and other electronic devices) regularly with a two-sided brush.
29. Protect the upholstery on your couch from pet hair, crumbs, and dust with a reversible cover.
30. Treat your old wood furniture with a little bit of polish and conditioner to give it a drastic makeover.
31. Pour a tiny bit of bleach into the water to help fresh-cut flowers live longer. Or, put your flowers in the fridge every night before bed.
32. Stop your devices from being overcharged (thus damaging their battery life) with a countdown timer. It'll automatically cut off power at the set time.
33. Scrub your crusty cookie sheets clean using a two-step trick before buying new ones.
34. Give your makeup brushes and sponges a thorough cleaning with a brush shampoo.
35. And opt for a cleaning mat to speed up the scrubbing process.
36. Run a fabric shaver over a fuzz-covered sweater — it'll look as good as the day you bought it.
37. Seal food in airtight bags to help them stay fresh for longer in the freezer.
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