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Having a clean, tidy, and cozy home feels absolutely amazing! There’s nothing like sitting back and relaxing with a good book and a cup of tea in your very own slice of heaven. But let’s be very honest here for a second: many of us Pandas deeply loathe cleaning. We’d rather munch on some bamboo and have a two-hour nap.

So when it comes to tips and tricks that make cleaning easier and potentially even fun, we’re all ears. Melbourne mom Chantel Mila, aka @mama_mila_, has a long-running TikTok video series where she features brilliant life and home hacks. Honestly, they’re a life changer (and we’re low-key jealous we didn’t think of them first). Scroll down for her very best advice on keeping a tidy and happy home, and upvote the tricks that you found useful, dear Pandas. Do you have anything to add from your own experience? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Bored Panda has reached out to Chantel via email, and we’ll update our post as soon as we hear back from her. So stay tuned! In the mood for some more genius hacks? Check out our earlier post about TikToker Chantel’s best tips right over here. And if you enjoyed her content, be sure to follow her socials to stay up to date with her newest posts.

More info: TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | Book | MamaMilaHomeTips.com

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3 years ago

This is acutally a trick used to repell mosquitos and wasps - it seems those do not like the smell...

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    William Teach
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    3 years ago

    Or, just put the bottle in the fridge.

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    Rens
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    3 years ago

    Yes! I do this, it's awesome x

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    Will Cable
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    3 years ago

    Flyaway hair....mine caught a jet and left

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    Emma Kilcup
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    3 years ago

    I read that as 1 lbs, what is wrong with me

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    Chrissie Anit
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    3 years ago

    I don't understand how the first picture can lead to the second picture. How am I supposed to fold the sweater??

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    Eric G
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    3 years ago

    Duct tape works too

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    Dr. W.D. Gaster
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    3 years ago

    Me, who sleeps on a loft bed and uses my Switch charging cable to charge my phone because it's the only one long enough: "I'm in danger."

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    3 years ago

    Glass + cooktop

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    Will Cable
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    3 years ago

    I just invert the lid on the pan and store

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    Linda Tisue
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    3 years ago

    Ain't going to work on ticks or mosquitoes for more than 10 minutes when the aromatic oils have evaporated.

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    GrumpyZebra
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    3 years ago

    I'd never heard of it either so I Googled it. According to Huffpost: According to board-certified dermatologist Hadley King of Skinney Medspa, micellar water is made up of micelles (tiny balls of cleansing oil molecules) suspended in soft water. “The idea is that micelles are attracted to dirt and oil, so they are able to draw out impurities without drying out the skin,” she said. Therefore, micellar water can be used as a facial wash, makeup remover and moisturizer all in one. 

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    3 years ago

    Would make up face cleaning liquid also work?

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    The Scout
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    3 years ago

    For laundry there are much cheaper alternatives. Denture tablets do have their uses, though. They perfectly clean thermos bottles or coffee pots without much effort.

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    Melene Majlovic
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    3 years ago

    This will ruin the bristles

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    B.Nelson
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    3 years ago

    Nail polish might turn tacky after a while so keep that in mind.

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    GadgetGirl
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    3 years ago

    you're still using two hands here..

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    Sminie
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    3 years ago

    Ok this sounds like double work

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    Mihai Mara
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    3 years ago

    Mom: "come help me pull all the weed from the garden. .... What are you doing? What's with all this boiling water? Why are you boiling 100 liters of water? What's wrong with you???"

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    Karmageddon
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    3 years ago

    Omfg, most women already use way too much perfume already, and now it's going to last longer? No, just no.

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    Mihai Mara
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    3 years ago

    Ha ha, joke's on you, I don't have a dryer.

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    ƒιѕн
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    3 years ago

    Thought you were supposed to use vaseline.

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    Dr. W.D. Gaster
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    3 years ago

    Honestly, just spend the little bit of extra money and get some actual leather boots. The pleather stuff only lasts a few months, it gets wet once, gets ruined, and now you've wasted $60+ because the soles are disconnecting from the body of the shoe because of cheap glue. I've wasted enough money in my younger years on cheap shoes. Seriously, spend a bit more and get a better pair. Your feet will thank you.

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    3 years ago

    Next life hack: chew with your mouth closed. *facepalm*

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    The Scout
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    3 years ago

    While this works for fleece or jersey, it is a bit too aggressive for sensitive fabrics like cashmere. In that case, a commercial lint remover might be the better option.

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    3 years ago

    My clothes are already salty enough when I take them off because of my repugnant personality and general p**s and vinegar attitude.

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    Becky Samuel
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    3 years ago

    Keep your chains from tangling in the first place by storing them threaded through drinking straws.

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    eMpTy
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    3 years ago

    Use Ti-Tree Oil to prevent mou ld

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    Karmageddon
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    3 years ago

    Absolutely untrue. It WILL make your drink colder, but the ice won't last as long. It will also cool a warm bottle more quickly, but not for as long.

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    LillieMean
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    3 years ago

    Or strengthen the stitches like a person with common sense. Lasts longer in use than nail polish.

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    Altea
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    3 years ago

    and oily

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    Mountainslady1
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    3 years ago

    And now you have hair conditioner all over your clothes. But hey, no wrinkles.. this is why you fold and use the wrinkle free feature on your dryer...............

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    lenka
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    3 years ago

    Is this a hack or commonsense?

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    Monday
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    3 years ago

    Friend: uhh....why do you have 274 photos of your straightener?

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