Dust and other debris are one of the leading culprits when it comes to making your carpets and rugs look dull. You'll be surprised by the difference you can see in vibrancy simply by using a good vacuum cleaner. Take your time when you vacuum and vary the direction to ensure you get everything up before you continue cleaning. Dampen a sponge and apply the solution to your carpet or rug. It isn't necessary to soak the sponge. Carpets are already secured, but rugs can be harder to keep still during the cleaning process. Placing your small and mid-size rugs on a flat, solid surface lets you keep a better grip on the rug as you scrub it. Use a steam cleaner to apply the solution to larger areas.Try to avoid soaking your carpet down to the backing by applying it to the fibers only. The time it takes to dry a carpet or rug depends on the method you choose and the thickness of the pile. It could be anywhere from half an hour to two hours. If you have thicker carpets or rugs, allow more time for drying, and always check to see if the carpet is dry all the way to the base of the fibers. Your revived carpet will look great. Any spots you missed will be easy to see, and if need be, you can revisit those areas and repeat the process specifically for those areas you overlooked. This removes any dirt and debris left behind and helps pull the revived color out.

Summary: Vacuum carpets and rugs to remove dust and debris. Mix 1 cup of white vinegar and cup of salt with 3 cups of hot water. Lay your rug on a flat, solid surface. Wipe the vinegar, salt, and hot water solution over your rug with a dampened sponge. Dry your carpet or rug with a fan or allow it to dry naturally. Look for any spots you missed. Vacuum your carpet one more time.

Use a clear, 1USgal (3.8L) bag with a secure zip closure. Test the bag first by sealing a piece of paper inside and submerging it for 1 minute. If the paper is dry, your tablet should stay dry too! Play it safe and do your best to keep your tablet dry regardless. Don't try to read underwater! Charger cables tend to kink, bend, and break right near the ends (where they plug into the wall or your device). To protect these sensitive areas, pull apart several old, dried up pens and pick out the springs inside. Wrap the springs around the ends of the cables to give them more protection while still letting them flex somewhat. This is a great hack if your desk is cluttered with several charger cables, printer cables, ethernet cables, and so on. Choose binder clips that are large enough to clip to the edge of the desk, but also small enough (if possible) to keep the head of each cable from falling through the binder clip opening. If you can't fit the head of a cord through the binder clip wires, squeeze the sides of each wire to remove them from the clip. Then, squeeze them again to put them back in place after you've pulled the head of the cord through. For a smaller cord, stand a toilet paper tube up in the box and feed the cord down into the tube. For a larger cord, use the toilet paper tube as a sleeve and slide it over the cord once you've looped it around itself several times. If you tend to sleep through your alarm even when it's set to high volume, give this hack a try. Put the phone's speaker (which is usually at the bottom) into the bottom of the cup and get ready for a much louder sound! You can use this trick to amplify music, but it may take some trial and error to find a cup, glass, or mug that doesn't distort the sound of your favorite tunes. Try this hack if you find some old cassette tapes (with their cases) in the attic. Open the case's lid as far as it will go, then lay the case front-side down on your table or desk. The slot in the lid will hold your phone at a great viewing angle. Some larger smartphones may not fit into the slot.
Summary: Seal your tablet in a zip-close bag if you like to read in the tub. Use springs from used pens to strengthen the ends of charger cables. Organize cords at the edge of your desk with binder clips. Organize cords using empty toilet paper tubes in a shoebox. Stand your phone upright in a cup, glass, or mug to amplify the volume. Use a cassette tape case as a cheap but sturdy phone stand.