Cleaning Tip Contest (July 1 - August 31, 2017)

Cleaning Tip Contest
(July 1 - August 31, 2017)

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Duration	Entries
July 1 - August 31, 2017	24

Tip: Use a Sponge to Clean In Tight Spaces

coville123
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 433 Posts

August 29, 2017

I use sponges cut into squares to clean the fan, wire racks, etc. I also use them for cleaning the heating vents. I cut the sponge with scissors into squares, cutting most of the way through the sponge.

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Protect Yourself Against Bedbugs While TravelingI got this e-mail recently after I got back from a trip. Fortunately, I did not bring bedbugs home, but I will pay more attention the next time I travel. Some tips I already knew, but others were new to me.

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Homemade Stain BustersThere are quite a few home remedies for some nasty stains we all seem to get on our clothing. For ketchup, use vinegar and scrub with a toothbrush. Add some dish soap and scrub some more, then wash as usual. For a grease stain use salt.

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Steps to a Shiny Diamond RingA couple years ago, I ran out of jewelry solution. My mom told me about a tip and said that I would never need jewelry solution ever again. She was correct! Since then, I have been using her tip. All you need is a drop or two of mild dish soap or liquid laundry detergent.

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Using Lemon For CleaningI clean a lot with vinegar because bleach is harsh on your family and pets. I wanted something more so I added lemon to the vinegar in a spray bottle. I use it on almost everything including walls and furniture. I put lemon, vinegar, and fabric softener into a spray bottle for my couches and furniture.

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Cleaning Brass, Copper, and PewterHere is an easy way to clean brass, copper, and pewter using common household products.

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A leather bag that has been cleaned with a magic eraser.

Magic Eraser for Cleaning Light Colored LeatherLight colored handbags are great for summer, but get dirty quickly. I used a Magic Eraser (knock-off) and it looked like new in a couple of minutes. The picture shows half the bag cleaned so that you can see the difference.

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Using a wet washcloth to wipe down the washer and dryer.

Keeping Your Washer and Dryer CleanTry this when starting a load to wash. While water is filling the washing machine, I take a wet cloth from the load, wring the water out and use it to wipe down the inside and outside of the washing machine and also the outside of the dryer. This is an easy way to keep both appliances clean. When I finish, I just put the cloth back in the machine and close the lid. No extra cloth is needed for this touch up cleaning.

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Give Silk Plants a ShowerI take my silk plants into the shower and rinse them off while I shower. Most silks these days are polyester. I then lay them upside down for the water to drain out and air dry them. No special cleaner is needed. I have been a professional floral designer and we just hosed them off!

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Homemade Air FreshenerThis homemade air freshener is really cheap to make at hime. I got tired of spending a lot of my money that i really didn't have on store bought air fresheners. Then I thought, "Why not make some myself?"

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An inflated balloon for removing lint from a couch or other surface.

Balloon for Lint RemovalEasily remove fuzzies and hair from a couch, sofa, bed, or chair with a balloon. Simply blow up a latex balloon and tie at the end, then rub over upholstery for a quick and inexpensive way to clean. Much less time and money than a lint roller!

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Bread Bag to Store Paper Towel RollUse a clean empty bread bag to store paper towels in your car. The towels stay clean and can't unroll.

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A food storage container with two slits on each side for cords.

Protect Your Electrical Cord from RainHere is a way to protect your electrical cord from the rain when you need it outside. Get a container with a lid. Slit each side of bowl. Slide both cords through each slit and secure the lid. Then it is protected from rain.

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Cleaning A Hand Held Can Opener - black handled can opener

Cleaning A Hand Held Can OpenerI've always used a hand held can opener. I can always put it away after using and cleaning. I think under the cabinet mounted openers are unsightly. I'm funny that way. (Well, that's one way). And I doubt that most mounted openers get a thorough cleaning after each use.

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Clean Hair from Vacuum BrushesIn our household, we never have any vacuum issues because each time we finish vacuuming the entire house, we will remove all the hair stuck underneath the vacuum. By removing the hair, you will put less stress on the motor of your vacuum. Plus this will allow the brushes to spin properly and not get stuck. as you can.

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Using salt to clean hands from a fishy smell.

Salt to Remove Fish Smell from HandsYour hands can get stinky after cleaning or washing fish. Before washing your hands with soap, use salt first. Wet your hands with water, put salt on your hands and scrub it in. Then you can wash with water and soap again.

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Removing Labels and Cleaning JarsWhenever I find a useful jar, I always decide to keep it. I remove the labels and clean them by soaking in a mixture of 5 mL dish soap and a bowl of water for 30 minutes. After this, pull off the label and it will just be removed flawlessly.

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Storing Bread in the RefrigeratorI use to throw away so much bread because it would get moldy. My kitchen stays warm even in the winter months. I now store it in the refrigerator and have ended the mold issues. The bread stays fresh and have had no problems.

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Many Uses For Rose WaterRose water costs very little and I have found a few useful ways to use it. Mainly I was using it as a natural air freshener. I bought some empty spray bottles in the Pound Shop and filled a bottle with pure Rose Water. Because I dislike to spray chemicals around myself and my cat.

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Cleaning Red Hair Dye Stains from CountersI dyed my sister's hair red and I had to wash her hair in the kitchen sink so of course I got dye everywhere on our white cabinets, the kitchen sink, and on our counters. I went to this website looking for an answer, but I couldn't find anything that worked so I ended up making my own stuff.

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Keep Dryer Lint Trap Clean - clean and dirty side of dryer lint trap

Keep Dryer Lint Trap CleanDryer lint traps may appear clean of lint, but still have residue on them from fabric softer. Wash them with a mild dish soap and an old toothbrush to keep the fabric softer buildup off of the trap. The buildup clogs up the screen, much like oil in your skin clogs up your pores. My dryer was throwing an error code to clean the trap. I saw little to no lint, yet after I washed the trap, the dryer started working again. I had no idea how much was built up on it until I compared the side I washed with the side I had not washed yet.

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Removing Latex Paint from Hard SurfacesI found a Little Tykes bookcase at the curb. It was pretty dirty, but cleaned up beautifully. However, there was latex paint that wouldn't come off, even with hard scrubbing. I then remembered a trick my dad taught me.

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Clean Fan With a Wire Dog BrushI have a circular fan that works really good when the grates are unblocked. Normally I take the grates off the box fans and clean them with soap and water and then dry them and put them back on.

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Preventing Mold in Bathrooms - open shower doors

Preventing Mold in BathroomsMold thrives in warm, wet environments. Here is how to eliminate it.

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