I Tried the Scandinavian Sleep Method for a Month and Won't Be Doing It Again

I folded my preferred twin-size comforter in half with the opening on the left. Do you ever wake up in the night because you feel a disturbance? Thats not a problem here. Grant Durr / Unsplash The Scandinavian Sleep Method also proved helpful during the winter. While the Scandinavian Sleep Method solved existing co-sleeping problems, it also created new ones. It would be much better suited for queen-sized and larger....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Cindy Scott

I Tried the Viral "Closing Shift" Cleaning Method, and My Home Has Never Been Cleaner

I just never put a name to it. What Is the “Closing Shift” Method? Prior to learning that this trend has a name, I used a much clunkier description. Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce I would tell my husband and kids that our morning starts the night before. “Closing shift” is admittedly easier to sayand easier to hashtag. A lot of people tidy up their common areas, turn off devices, and end the curtains....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 291 words · Melissa Smith

I Tried the Viral "One Hour" Cleaning Method and I Won't Try It Again

It’s whyI love the 20/10 method, andI’m a huge fan of the closing shift method. What Is the One Hour Method? In just fifteen or twenty minutes, influencers promise a revolutionary way toclean your home. BakiBG / Getty Images Everyday, you set aside one hour toclean a different room or zone in your home. With this approach, you dont need to lose a full day to a deep clean. you could simply tackle it in small pieces as a part of your daily schedule....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Aaron Franklin

I Tried This Picture Hanging Hack, and It Made Putting Up Photos So Much Easier

Want more design inspiration? Before I knew it, all that was left to do washang up the picture. I amsoglad TikTok influenced me into trying this one, because it was super-fast, and simple. The Spruce/ Nishaa Sharma The Spruce/ Nishaa Sharma The Spruce/ Nishaa Sharma The Spruce/ Nishaa Sharma The Spruce/ Nishaa Sharma The Spruce/ Nishaa Sharma

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 57 words · Justin Oconnor

I Tried This Strange Method to Remove Spilled Candle Wax, and It Actually Worked

But, one thing I dont love about candles is the wax itself. If it leaks out and leaves uglywax stains on any linens or fabrics, that’s annoying enough. But, it also becomes impossible to remove wax from the candle holder itself once it melts. Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce This is especially true with lanterns, which are, of course, not a one-use item. Then, the wax will harden and shrink, and become incredibly easy to remove....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Samantha Barnes

I Tried This Strange TikTok Trick to Revamp Cut Hydrangeas, and It Really Worked

Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce Hydrangeas are really having a moment. But if youve ever bought cut hydrangeas, you know theyre not particularly long-lasting. The hack seems very, very strange! Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce To recap, these are the steps: Want more gardening tips? I had to set out to see for myself. Within forty-eight hours, however, the first of the bunch started to wilt. Pakin Songmor / Getty Images...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 280 words · Francisco Gallagher

I Tried This Super Simple Houseplant Repotting Hack, and It Saved Me So Much Time

My windowsills were cramped withglossy calatheas,prickly cacti, anddrippy pothos. Repotting plantsisn’t one of my favorite activities, especially when Im short on time. So, when I sawthis repotting hack on TikTok, I thought Id give it a try. The Spruce / Shagun Khare Hanging planters usually house plants with fluffier foliage, longer vines, and fuller leaves. It also makes draining a breeze. I couldnt hang it up, since I always lived in rental apartments....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Elizabeth Wilson

I Tried This TikTok Hack to Get Rid of Garbage Can Smells—Why I Won't Do It Again

Sometimes,it comes from your refrigerator. The sink is another known culprit. More often than not, though, your trashcan is to blame. Grace Cary / Getty Images How It Works According to Beatriz, this method truly couldnt be simpler. You simply take the soft half of a Velcro pad and the essential oil scent of your choosing. My Approach The first step was, of course, sourcing Velcro pads. Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce...

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 430 words · Carol Wood

I Tried This Viral Couch Cleaning Hack and Will Never Do It Again

But, this method was interesting because it calls for a laundry or dishwashing detergent pod. Then, they place a dishwasher detergent pod in a bowl with hot water. The video then shows that the couch stains disappear. Issarawat Tattong / Getty Images Want more cleaning and organizing tips? It had a black stain on the right side that I hadn’t been able to treat yet. Here’s the before. Emily Benda Gaylord...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Eric Davis

I Tried This Viral Hack to Keep Flowers Fresh and It Wasn’t Worth It

This means that we stock up on a bouquet almost every other week. Spoiler alert: sort of, but Im not sure its worth it. Read on for my experience trying out this hack and updates on my bouquet week after week. Ashley Chalmers for The Spruce How the Hack Works According to the videos, the secret is three-fold. Normallyand especially in winterI go for something branchy, seasonal, and slightly wild looking....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 479 words · Brittany Macdonald

I Tried This Viral TikTok Hack to Whiten Leather Shoes—and It Surprisingly Worked

For my first try, though, I decided to go with a pair of all-white leather Adidas trainers. Then, I let them soak while I tackled the rest of the process. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce The sheets dissolved immediately in hot water and the water became nice and sudsy. This means theres no reason to go out and buy liquid detergent if youre in the same boat....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Linda Nicholson

I Tried TikTok's "Core 4" Cleaning Method, and My Desk Is No Longer a Complete Mess

I was ready to regain control of my desk/office cornereven if youd never know it at first glance. Enter: the Core 4 cleaning method, currentlytrending on TikTok. Officially at my wit’s end, I had to try it. Ashley Chalmers / The Spruce What is the Core 4 Method? Clear Out Kelly says the first step is to clear out the space in question. Categorize For step two, Kelly advises users of the Core 4 method to categorize everything....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Kenneth Middleton

I Tried Using a "Wheel of Chores" to Help Me Declutter, and My Kids Were Obsessed

I was struggling to find places for everythingnothing had a home and everything was feeling messy. Of course,Im no stranger to declutteringour home. For the most part, I even find it therapeutic. Stephanie Hoey Interiors Enter: The Wheel of Chores TheWheel of Chores is a concept coined by TikTok creatormelitsmoi. Want more cleaning and organizing tips? With my wheel ready to go, I clicked spin. Wheelofnames.com I was thrilled that the wheel gave me something easy to start with: our mail pile....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Jennifer Buchanan