21 Genius Homemade Hacks Every Parent Should Know

By putting equal parts of blue Dawn dish detergent and vinegar in a spray bottle, this solution works as a descaler for your shower. After spraying the solution and letting it sit for 20 minutes, the limescale and soap scum will melt right off. If it's really bad, rub it with a cloth before rinsing it off. This works especially well if you have well water or hard water spots.

If your sink is getting a bit stinky, try thinly slicing lemons and then sprinkling baking soda on them. Freeze the lemon slices, then place them in your garbage disposal to freshen it up.

Aluminum foil is fantastic for removing rust stains. If you have a rust stain on fabric, lemon juice should do the trick.

In order to remove grass stains, put a dab of Head and Shoulders on a toothbrush. Rub the stains with it before tossing the clothes into the washing machine.

Before putting your blood-stained clothing into the washing machine, scrub it with shampoo. Any kind of shampoo will do the trick.

Hand sanitizer is wonderful for removing ink stains. The alcohol in the hand sanitizer is what does the trick.

If you accidentally got permanent marker on something, use hairspray to remove it. This remedy will work on most surfaces.

If you accidentally spill some nail polish onto your carpet, do not despair. Windex will get the stain right out.

It's always exciting to paint a room a new color, but we could all do without the strong paint smell. Put an onion in a bowl of water to keep the room smelling fresh.

In order to make your towels extra fluffy, add a cap full of Pine-Sol when washing them in the washing machine. Your family will thank you.

In order to sharpen the blades of your scissors, all you need is aluminum foil. Simply stack seven sheets of aluminum foil together, then slice through them with your scissors.

In order to get rid of a fever blister, use a diaper rash cream with the highest amount of zinc you can find. You can also try spraying Bactine on a Q-tip and then rubbing it on the blister until it goes numb. Listerine also works wonders!

If you have a headache that just won't go away, try drinking espresso coffee mixed with some lemon juice.

Not only are marshmallows tasty, they're also great for soothing a sore throat. Another mom swears by mixing tea with 1.5 tablespoons of Bragg's apple cider vinegar, 1 drop of peppermint oil, and honey to taste. Honey by itself is also great for sore throats.

To get rid of cold and chest congestion, put a wedge of lemon, a slice of ginger, and 1 teaspoon of honey in hot water. The drink will clear your chest to allow the mucous to break up.

To keep a cough at bay, rub Mentholatum ointment on the soles of your feet and then put some cozy socks on.

If you have a stubborn earache, try dabbing your inner ear with a cotton ball damp with onion juice.

Burns on the skin (including sunburns) can get some relief by putting mustard, white vinegar, or toothpaste on them. They all work great at relieving the stinging sensation.

To prevent popsicles from dripping, use Jell-O instead of juice when making homemade popsicles. Jell-O popsicles are also great for when the kids are sick.

In order to keep berries from going bad, swish them around in a bowl filled with cold water and 1/4 cup of white vinegar. Pat them dry with a paper towel and then put them back in their original container. This mom says her berries last more than a week!

To keep stored sugar staying fresh, keep two to three pieces of uncooked penne or rigatoni pasta in your sugar bowl. The pasta will keep the sugar from crystalizing.