The Best Home Repair Hacks from Your Local Repairman

Toilet Mouthwash

Don't worry, this hack is actually pretty clever! If you're out of toilet cleaner, there's another option for you...mouthwash! Put a few capfuls in and let it sit for a half-hour. Once you scrub the bowl, any icky grime will come right off without any issue!

Clothespin Saver

Doesn't it seem gross to put your toothbrush right on the counter? One way to separate your brush from the porcelain is by attaching a clothespin to the head of it. It'll keep it aloft enough that you can sleep easy at night (and brush cleanly in the morning!)

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The More You Know

  • Beavers have transparent eyelids so they can see underwater.
  • Use your vacuum cleaner to find tiny items you've lost, such as earrings. Just cover the end of a vacuum cleaner with a stocking or pantyhose, and start your search.
  • Hippos produce their own sunblock.
  • Most cutting boards don’t come with any kind of rubber surface on the bottom to prevent them from sliding on a countertop, but with a couple of rubber bands, you can stabilize your cutting board and keep it from moving around during use.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.