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Life ain\u2019t easy. With today\u2019s uber hectic lifestyles, we\u2019ll take every precious second we can to just chill<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Want to sneak in a little more downtime? Use these household hacks to make your daily tasks a little more simple, and a little less time consuming too:<\/p>\n

Speed up your ironing with aluminium foil<\/h2>\n

Ironing is apparently the household chore that Brits hate most<\/a>. We get it. To minimise ironing time, turn to some aluminium foil. Just place a sheet of it underneath your ironing board. It reflects heat and steam, meaning you won\u2019t have to iron both sides.<\/p>\n

Place your folded bed sheets into their matching pillowcases<\/h2>\n

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Source: Pinterest – babyandchildrenzone.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Who hasn\u2019t messed up their linen closet one too many times while rummaging around to find pillowcases and sheets that match?<\/p>\n

Keep it tidy and keep yourself sane with this handy house hack.<\/p>\n

Throw a towel in your dryer to make your laundry dry faster<\/h2>\n

Tumble dryers<\/a> sure take their sweet time. Especially when you\u2019re in a rush and need something clean and dry ASAP.<\/p>\n

Toss a dry towel in with your wet items next time. You\u2019ll reduce drying time and save on your bills in one fell swoop.<\/p>\n

Clean your microwave with water and vinegar<\/h2>\n

As far as household hacks go, this one requires pretty much minimal effort. Put a (microwave-safe, obv) cup with water and a few tablespoons of vinegar in, and run on high for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Let it cool for 5 more minutes when done.\u00a0 You\u2019ll then be able to wipe any debris and grease off with ease, thanks to the steamy vibes inside.<\/p>\n

Sharpen knives with ceramic bowls<\/h2>\n

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Source: Pinterest – babyandchildrenzone.com<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Knife not doing the job it used to? Don’t toss it – simply rub the blade up and down on the ceramic ring at the bottom of the bowl to sharpen.<\/p>\n

Making your future slice time much simpler.<\/p>\n

Use aluminium foil instead of dryer sheets<\/h2>\n

Out of dryer sheets? No need to run to the shop in your quest for static-free laundry. Crumple up a sheet of aluminium foil into a ball and it does the exact same job.<\/p>\n

You can reuse the same ball too.<\/p>\n

Unclog drains with baking soda + vinegar<\/h2>\n

Clogged drain? Just pour a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar into it. Cover the drain with a plate for 30 minutes (while you Netflix) and blast with hot water. Easy.<\/p>\n

Repel spiders with a water + lemon spray<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve spotted a spider making itself at home in your<\/em> home, get rid of it with this age-old hack.<\/p>\n

Mix lemon with water into an empty spray bottle. Spritz this solution wherever you\u2019ve spotted the spider(s).<\/p>\n

Peppermint oil works in lieu of lemons too.<\/div>\n

Deal with scratches on furniture with a DIY mixture<\/h2>\n

Scratched up furniture isn\u2019t a pretty sight. Save yourself the hassle of replacement with this simple trick.<\/p>\n

Mix together half a cup of vinegar and half a cup of olive oil. Rub directly onto scratched surfaces and wipe off after a minute.<\/p>\n

Yep, it works.<\/p>\n

Pssst. Looking for help with your house cleaning? Find trusted and local cleaners in London<\/a> with Airtasker.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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