The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Cooking Oil Labels

If you like to reuse jars and bottles, the one thing standing in your way might be the sticky label on the front. They can be hard to peel off, and their leftover residue is gross! Instead of breaking your nails, use some cooking oil to loosen up the gunk and wipe away the residue. 

Microsmells

Vinegar is a magic elixir for a lot of home cleaning remedies, including this one. Put a bowl of vinegar into the microwave and heat it up for about 5 minutes. After that, wipe the inside of the device. All the bad smells in your microwave will disappear!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.