Eliminate that Tupperware smell by packing them with newspaper.
FotografiaBasica//Getty ImagesNo one's really sure why, but crumpling up newspaper and stacking it into smelly Tupperware overnight has been known to finally get rid of bad odors. Just make sure to thoroughly wash your containers after the fact, as newspapers aren't exactly clean.
Prevent bubbling over with a wooden spoon.
Westend61//Getty ImagesIf any of your pots are boiling over, quickly place a wooden spoon across the rim—that'll settle the frothy bubbles and prevent more over-boiling.
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Use rubbing alcohol to clean stainless steel.
Alberto Guglielmi//Getty ImagesPut some on a few cotton balls and have at it!
Run your potatoes through the dishwasher.
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Heat a dish towel in the microwave to get rid of fish smell.
tab1962//Getty ImagesTrust us: If you put some dish soap on your dish rag, heat the rag itself for a few minutes, leave the rag in the microwave for about half an hour, return to the rag, and wipe the walls of the microwave down, you will be free of that fishy microwave smell that's been plaguing you since, well, the last time you microwaved fish.
File your cookie sheets.
Valery Rizzo//Getty ImagesYou can use an actual filing system to hold your baking sheets upright and in an orderly fashion. It might not look very cute, but it'll make your life infinitely easier than having to climb to the top of your highest cabinet to get to them.
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Use salt to soak up eggs.
jorgegonzalez//Getty ImagesIn the off chance you drop a raw egg (I mean, it never really happens) (I'm kidding, this is the worst and most common kitchen problem ever), throw some salt on the remnants. It'll soak up the egg whites. Science! Magic!
Polish your copper with ketchup.
aozora1//Getty ImagesDab some ketchup (yes, ketchup) on a cloth and rub it all over your copper. Rinse it in warm water and voilà: good as new.
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Microwave your sponge
CameronAynSmith//Getty ImagesFor just a few seconds when it's (seemingly) irreparably gross.
Use cooking spray to make less of a mess
DGLimages//Getty ImagesWhen measuring out super sticky ingredients (hey, @honey, I see you), coat your measuring cup with a butter- or oil-based cooking spray first. It ensures the sticky substance will slide right out and prevent you from having to scrub at your cups forever afterward.
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