Sometimes we forget to remove the clothes from the dryer, which inevitably leads to creases and wrinkles. So what do you do when your shirt today is all crinkled and looks rumpled up? Simply toss a handful of ice cubes into the dryer along with the wrinkled shirt. Tumble dry for at least 10 minutes on high heat.
When the cycle is complete, immediately remove the shirt and hang it up. Just smooth down the collar, cuffs, and seams with your hands. This hack works because the steam created by the melting ice relaxes the fibers and helps wrinkles vanish.
Use Coffee to Keep Dark Clothes Dark
There has been a cleaning going around that says adding two cups of coffee or tea to your rinse water to keep clothes dark. Yes, coffee and tea may be effective dyes, but the average rinse cycle in a standard washing machine uses up to 16 gallons of water.
So how much dying can happen with only two cups of coffee or tea? Almost none.
Towels to Help Dry Clothes Faster
No one likes finding that one piece you want to wear is the only damp item after your laundry is done. You had your heart set on wearing it, and now you need to dry as quickly as possible.
Before you throw it in the dryer, add a couple of dry towels. They will help absorb some of the extra moisture and speed up the drying process.
Baby Oil Polish for Chrome
You'll be surprised when you see the remarkable results when you apply baby oil to your chrome fixtures. You can buff up your toilet handle, your faucets, showerhead, and even your kitchen sink—with just a few drops on a clean cloth.
Then, add a dash more to the toilet tank and toilet bowl and shine until the porcelain shimmers.
Nail Polish Prevents Rust
Another little trick you can use to keep rust at bay is by using nail polish to coat areas that are prone to rust. Try it with your hardware around the house to get it all rust-free by coating the bolts and screws with clear nail polish.
This will also stop the seat from slipping around since the screws will be less inclined to loosen.