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This Viral Account Is Full Of Effective Life Hacks And Here Are The Best Ones

This Viral Account Is Full Of Effective Life Hacks And Here Are The Best Ones

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Is there anything you’ve been doing your whole life that always makes you think, “There must be a better way!” Whether you’re tired of struggling while opening stubborn jars or digging through your kitchen cabinets to find the exact lid for that one Tupperware container, let us assure you, there is an easier way. Sometimes you just need to think outside the box, and other times, you just need to watch a few videos for inspiration.

One TikTok account that’s dedicated to sharing useful tips for cleaning, organization and more is Effective Spaces, by Natasha Swingler. Natasha has amassed millions of followers on her social media pages by sharing brilliant life hacks, so we’ve compiled some of her best advice down below!

More info: Effective-Spaces.com | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

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    T-Shirt fold for the drawers

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    Hanging long dresses in small spaces

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    Underwear folding

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    How to store blankets

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    Other hacks:

    How to quickly destem grapes

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    How to fold a sugar bag

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    Useful baking paper trick

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    How to close bags in the freezer

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    Folding paper boxes

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    You can watch exactly how Natasha uses these tips here

    Keeping your home clean and tidy is great for your mental and physical health

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    It’s no secret that many of us dedicate time, effort and money into making our homes look neat and polished. I spend about an hour and a half frantically cleaning my apartment every time we invite guests over, and I absolutely love the feeling of coming home to a clean house. Whenever I have some free time, I’m thrilled to organize the refrigerator or kitchen cabinets, and I cannot rest if I have clean laundry waiting to be put away.

    Clearly, I’m not the only person with this obsession, as a 2024 survey found that a third of Americans dedicate between four to five hours to cleaning their homes each week. And a quarter of Americans admit that keeping a tidy home is more work than their full-time job.

    But no matter how much time and effort is required to keep your living space clean, it appears to be worth it. When it comes to the benefits of having a tidy home, Verywell Mind notes that this can be great for both our physical and mental health. 

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    I’m sure it’s not surprising to hear that keeping surfaces clean and free of dust and dirt will make your home less likely to make you sick. Plus, the feeling of being in a clutter-free environment can reduce your stress. 

    This also allows you to feel like you’re in control of your space. Keeping your messes in check and making sure to clean your home at least once a week can turn your humble abode into a much more relaxing place.

    Organizational content can be both aspirational and helpful

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    And many of us can attest to the fact that being in a well-kept home puts us in a much better mood than a messy, disorganized space. In fact, it’s not even the space itself, but also the physical act of cleaning, that can reduce stress. 

    Verywell Mind explains that keeping your home tidy can help you focus on other tasks as well, as you won’t have clutter weighing on your mind or in your peripheral vision begging to be taken care of.

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    The positive reaction that many viewers have had to Natasha’s content is very similar to the obsession that the internet had with Marie Kondo in 2019. The Japanese tidying expert gained massive popularity by helping people focus on what “sparks joy” and eliminating what they don’t need from their homes and lives.

    As far as why content like this is so satisfying, Jenna Scherer at Rolling Stone notes that it feels great to have some semblance of control over your life. We’re all required to own at least some material items, so we might as well display them in a pleasant way that allows us to feel comfortable in our homes. 

    And if having your pillowcases perfectly folded and your vegetables beautifully organized in your fridge makes you feel a little more peace every day, then we absolutely encourage you to take advantage of Natasha’s advice!         

    We would love to hear your thoughts on these life hacks in the comments below, pandas. Will you be trying out any of the tips that Natasha has displayed in her videos? Feel free to weigh in, and then, you can find another Bored Panda article featuring organization hacks right here

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    Viewers love Natasha’s tips, and many report that they’ve had success when trying them out

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    Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about three years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.

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    Adelaide Ross

    Adelaide Ross

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    Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about three years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.

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    I'm a visual editor here at Bored Panda and I enjoy a good laugh. My work ranges from serious topics related to toxic work environments and relationship difficulties to humorous articles about online shopping fails and introvert memes. When I'm not at my work desk, checking if every single pixel is in the right place, I usually spend my free time playing board games, taking pictures, and watching documentaries

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    Viktorija Ošikaitė

    Viktorija Ošikaitė

    Author, BoredPanda staff

    I'm a visual editor here at Bored Panda and I enjoy a good laugh. My work ranges from serious topics related to toxic work environments and relationship difficulties to humorous articles about online shopping fails and introvert memes. When I'm not at my work desk, checking if every single pixel is in the right place, I usually spend my free time playing board games, taking pictures, and watching documentaries

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    Dog Mom to Zoe
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    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would work better as videos. I had a hard time trying to follow some of them.

    Mari
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some hacks are good but please stop with all those plastic containers! Not healthy to have everything stored in plastic. And if you are folding t-shirts like that,you have to iron it again before you can wear it.

    Jo
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ultimate life hack is to not give an f about most of this stuff

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    Dog Mom to Zoe
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would work better as videos. I had a hard time trying to follow some of them.

    Mari
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some hacks are good but please stop with all those plastic containers! Not healthy to have everything stored in plastic. And if you are folding t-shirts like that,you have to iron it again before you can wear it.

    Jo
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ultimate life hack is to not give an f about most of this stuff

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