5/15/10

There are two ways to wash a smelly baseball cap without ruining the shape: One way is to place it on the top rack of the dishwasher, run it without detergent through a full cycle and then air-dry it. The quicker way? Place it in the freezer overnight to literally freeze the germs and bacteria to death, giving it a fresh smell the next day.

5/14/10

Using too much wood polish spray all over the house leaves a sticky film behind, which does nothing but attract more airborne dust and allergens to your furniture. Using less wood polish less frequently will leave your furniture cleaner because there won't be any sticky build-up. Yes, lazier cleaning can lead to a cleaner home.

5/13/10

Do you keep iPods, cell phones, rechargeable batteries (for cordless drills or cameras) plugged in all the time, charging even if they're already fully charged? Overcharging these products can actually wear down the rechargeable battery more quickly, which means you'll need to replace it sooner. Instead, use personal electronics until the battery is almost out of power and then properly charge it. Once charged up, unplug it and use as normal. This will give you hundreds of more charges and more hours of use with your cordless products.