For baking bread without waiting for the dough to rise, mix one teaspoon each of powdered vitamin C (or citric acid) and baking soda into your dough.

Combine one part vinegar with four parts water, pour it over the sweat stain, and let it soak for a minute. Then just wash it as usual.

Try lining your fridge’s crisper drawer with paper towels. They soak up the moisture that makes fruits and veggies go bad. Just toss them when they’re dirty and replace with new ones. Bet you didn’t know you could reuse these everyday items like this!

Got a dishwasher clog? Before calling a plumber, try pouring Kool-Aid mix into the detergent compartment and run a regular cycle with no dishes. Any color works, but if the idea of red powder in a white machine freaks you out, go for lighter shades. The citric acid in Kool-Aid gets rid of soap scum.

Tired of your berries and grapes getting moldy too soon? Try storing them in a colander in the fridge instead of a closed plastic container. This way, the cold air can move around the fruit through the holes, keeping it fresh for longer.

If you’ve got tough, dried glue on scissors or a counter, just spray some WD-40 on it. It’s great at breaking down the adhesive, making it way easier to clean off.

Don’t throw out those limp lettuce leaves just yet. Squeeze half a lemon into a bowl of cold water, dunk the lettuce in, and pop it in the fridge for about an hour. Just remember to dry the leaves thoroughly before tossing them into your salad or sandwich.

To clean your drip coffeemaker, fill its chamber with water and drop in four Alka-Seltzer tablets. Wait for them to dissolve, then run a brew cycle to clean the tubes. Rinse the chamber a couple of times and follow up with a plain water cycle. The baking soda and citric acid in Alka-Seltzer make it an awesome cleaning agent.

Marinating cheaper cuts of meat in vinegar for up to four hours does more than soften tough fibers; it also cuts down on harmful compounds that can form during grilling. Try out different types of vinegar for extra flavor, like apple cider or distilled vinegar. Just remember to rinse the meat before cooking it.

Regular cleaners might not cut it for tough soap buildup on shower doors. Try spraying them with cooking spray and let it sit for 30 minutes. The oil slips in between the glass and the scum, loosening it up so it’s a breeze to wash off. Just wipe it down with soapy water using a sponge dabbed in dishwashing liquid.

Got grease on your clothes or tablecloths? Rub chalk on the stains to soak up the oil before brushing it off. If the stain’s still there, add more chalk before washing.

If your pet’s leaving fur on furniture, lightly dampen a sponge and swipe it over upholstery to lift the hair.

Spilled coffee or tea on the carpet? Beer can clean it up. Just lightly rub a bit into the fabric.

Cooked fish or just painted a room? Set a glass or bowl of vinegar in the room for 30 minutes to neutralize odors.

Boil potatoes, then use the water to soak your silverware for an hour to remove tarnish. Eat the potatoes later!

Spray WD-40 on wood tool handles to prevent splintering and protect against moisture and corrosion.

Place a bowl of ammonia in an unheated oven overnight. The fumes will loosen grime, making it easy to wipe off.

WD-40 can loosen gum stuck in carpet or on walls, and it works on wax drippings too.

Soak ink stains in lemon juice for a few minutes before a regular wash. The citric acid helps break up the ink.

Rub non-gel toothpaste on wood to remove white rings from moist glasses, then wipe off and dry.

Sprinkle flour in your hair. Shake it through to absorb excess oil.

Cover singed fabric with wet cornstarch, let it dry, then brush away to lift scorch marks.

Put fragile clothes in a pillowcase, secure it, and wash on a gentle cycle to keep them in shape.

Use a cut tennis ball to unclog toilets. Cover the drain with the ball, block the overflow, add water for a seal, and plunge.

Soak a sticker with vinegar using a paper towel. It’ll help you bid goodbye to stubborn stickers quickly.

Melt a crayon that matches your floor color and use it to fill small scratches or holes. Smooth it out without sanding.

Sugar’s enzymes break down chlorophyll in grass stains. Mix ¼ cup of sugar with warm water to form a paste, apply to the stain, let it sit for 30 minutes, then wash.

Need a quick adhesive? Egg whites can stick paper or light cardboard together.

Dry orange and lemon peels burn longer and smell better than newspaper, making excellent kindling. Speed up drying by baking them at 200°F for 25-30 minutes.

Clean glossy leather items by gently buffing with a soft cloth dipped in milk. The milk’s fat and enzymes moisturize and polish.

Lightly rub a clean pencil eraser over shallow scratches on your phone screen to gradually remove them.

Apply a bit of vegetable shortening to lipstick stains on fabric, then launder as usual.

Milk of magnesia, known for its antibacterial properties, can be an effective deodorant. Lemon juice also works by creating an acidic environment underarms.

Ashes around the garden deter pests like slugs and snails. Be cautious with acid-loving plants.

Brighten wallpaper with a baking soda solution; use a baking soda and water paste to soothe minor burns.

Transform old stockings into hair elastics by cutting them into rings. These makeshift hair ties are gentle on your hair.

Use a dull razor to gently shave off pills from fabric, giving your clothes a refreshed look.

Freshen up your garbage disposal by grinding lemon peels in it, leaving a pleasant citrus scent.

Sprinkle fireplace ashes on icy driveways and sidewalks to melt the ice, providing a natural and effective de-icing solution.

Clean ketchup bottles can be repurposed for decorating cakes, offering an easy-to-handle alternative to traditional piping bags.