10 Low-Cost Household Hacks That Make Luxury Feel Stupid (4 of 6)

6. Toothpaste for Shiny Fixtures and Silver

For these hacks to be effective, stick to basic white paste. Chrome fixtures looking dull? Rub a small blob of toothpaste onto taps and faucets, then buff with a soft cloth until they shine! Tarnished silverware? Same process, but you’ll have to wash the utensils afterward, unless you like the taste of toothpaste on your food. It can also help with tiny scratches on some surfaces, but always test a small area first.

7. Salt for Scrubbing

Salt is a cheap and effective abrasive that won’t scratch glass, so you can get rid of stubborn stains without damaging the surface by rubbing salt and a bit of water into your glassware. Not many people know this, but if something bubbles over in the oven, sprinkle salt on the fresh spill to soak it up. Once the oven cools, wipe it away more easily with a damp sponge.