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Make Shower Wall Cleaning Easier

• If the walls need a good scrubbing, first run the shower at its hottest temperature. The steam will help to loosen dirt, which will make scrubbing less work.

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Fleas in the Carpet?

• Your pet probably is the cause and using your vacuum is the best way to remove them. Vacuum often if you have this problem. After a flea treatment on your pet, go over the carpet ASAP because they may be jumping off into it.

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Need to Clean Lightly Soiled Windows?

• Try this quick fix: If they are not really dirty, you can get them clean by using just water and a squeegee. Wipe both inside and outside of the windows, vertically and horizontally.

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Dusting Figures and Knickknacks

• Try this easy method: Hold the object and blow the dust off with your hair dryer, turned on a cold-air setting.

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If You Spill Clear Liquid on Computer Keyboard

• Act fast. Unplug it and then turn the keyboard upside down. Hopefully the liquid will drain out, wipe off the keys and then let it dry out before you use again.

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Washing Down Comforters

• Most dirty average-size comforters can be machine-washed with mild detergent on a gentle setting, if care label indicates that’s okay. Then put in the dryer as usual on low heat for a longer time.

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Fast Bathroom Sink Cleanup

• Speed–shine the chrome fixtures with a facial tissue wetted with mouthwash and then wipe off the sink.

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Cleaning Outdoor Carpets

• Remove stains with a good spritz of prewash spray (test on hidden area first). Let this sit for a couple of minutes, then hose off the outdoor carpet.

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Quick Way to Clean Shower Walls

• Run hot shower water for a bit, so the steam will help to loosen the dirt. Then when you scrub, it will come off more easily. Rinse off and run a squeegee over the walls to finish the job.

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Cleaning Vinyl Furniture

• Mix warm water with a mild detergent. Rub over surface to loosen dirt, rinse and dry with a towel. If there are tough stains, you may need to get a commercial cleaner.

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Wax Stuck on Candlesticks?

• Try this to get the sticky stuff off: Put the candlesticks in the freezer overnight. The frozen wax will be much easier to pull off.

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Cleaning Off Shoe Heel Marks

• You can remove these black marks on resilient floor by using a pencil eraser, paper towel or even a slice or two of soft white bread.

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Coffee Burned on Bottom of Pot?

• To get it off, pour table salt over the burned stuff, add a little water, and let sit for a while. The gunk should come loose and you can then wash the pot as you normally do.

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Getting the Last 2 Inches in the Spray Cleaner

• Hate to waste that last liquid in the bottom of the bottle? Drop several marbles into the bottle, which will raise the liquid level back up, so the spray pumps works.

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Cleaning Cast Iron

• Wash in a mild dishwashing liquid and hot water (don’t let soak in the water) rinse and dry ASAP! Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh cleaners on cast iron.

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Egg Splats on the Floor?

What’s the easiest way to clean it up? Sprinkle the eggs with salt and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Cut a cheap paper plate in half and scoop the mess up; wipe up the residue.
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Use a lint-free dry cloth. Wipe it in a straight line from the center to the edge (don’t use a circular motion). Don’t apply any cleaner or solvent to the CD. There are safe commercial cleaning kits.