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15 Hacks To Restore Old Household Items So They Look New
Give new life to your old things.
D.G. Sciortino
12.23.18

We pay a lot of money for our household items in the hopes that we’ll have them for a long time.

But sometimes, no matter how careful we are, those items can get worn down from wear and tear over time.

Instead of buying new stuff and letting the money you spent go to waste, why not refurbish those items?

Here Are 15 Hacks To Restore Old Items So They Look New:

1) Restore Your Cookware

Cookware can become burned and stained over time. All you need is some baking soda and peroxide to make them like not. No scrubbing require. Get the details here.

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2) Restore Brass Hardware

Your brass hardware can get pretty grimy overtime and look completely different. Make it shine like new by tossing it into a slow cooker with some dish soap. Learn more here.

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3) Restore A Filthy Carpet

That filthy carpet may have some more life in it. This vinegar mixture can remove food, pet, and other stains. Find out how to make and use it on your carpets here.

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DIY N Crafts

4) Restore A Chopping Board

After some time, chopping boards can yellow and even have dangerous bacteria trapped in it. Just scrub it down with lemon, essential oil, and water. It will be sanitized and the stains will be gone. Get the details here.

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One Good Thing By Jillee

5) Restore Your Headlights

Instead of replacing cloudy headlights, you can restore them. There are actually several methods you can use for restoring dingy headlights. Learn how here.

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6) Aluminum Patio Furniture

Is your aluminum patio furniture looking a little beat up? Restore it with some car wax. It works like a charm. Learn more here.

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7) Remove Stains From China, Porcelain, and Pottery

Are your special china, porcelain or pottery pieces stained? You can make it look brand new by using Oxy Clean and peroxide. Learn how here.

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Lakeside Pottery

8) Restore An Old Mirror

Mirrors can fade or get cloudy over time, especially if it’s an antique. Use vinegar to de0cloud your old mirror and make it look brand new. Get the instructions here.

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9) Remove Yellow Stains From Baby Clothes

Are you constantly buying onesies? You can get those stubborn yellow stains out on your own. Learn how here.

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Thriving Home

10) Leather Boot Restoration

Give your leather boots a leg up with this restoration hack. You can restore their sheen with Vaseline or hair conditioner. Learn more here.

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Base London

11) De-Fog Glasses

Has your glassware gotten foggy looking over the years? You can use white vinegar, baking soda, and a microfiber cloth. Get all the details here.

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12) Bath Towel Restoration

Bring your bath towels back to life. This hack will fluff and soften your old bath towels. Learn how here.

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13) Restore Your Grout

Once upon a time, your tile grout was white. Now it’s grey and gross looking. You can restore it to its former bright white glory with bleach and baking soda. Find the tutorial here.

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Practically Functional

14) Restore Tools

This hack will both restore and clean your tools. Just soak the in Coca-Cola or vinegar to remove rust. There are several methods to get the job done. Learn how here.

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15) Wood Restoration Cleaner

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Pistachio Project

Do you need to bring your wood furniture or floors back to life? You can make a wood restoration cleaner from olive oil. Get the recipe here.

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