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always store brooms upright |
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don't try to clean windows when the sun is shining on them, they dry to fast
and show streaks. |
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to get rid of candle wax on metal candle holders, stick them in the
freezer for an hour then scrape it off. |
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aluminum pots get nice and shiny again, if you cook potato
peels in them. |
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treat spots on marble with lemon juice. |
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Lemon juice also works on brown spots in bathtubs caused by dripping faucets. |
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to keep cleanup on top of the kitchen cabinets to a minimum, cover with
newspaper sheets. Just throw them out, when they are greasy. |
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messy shower curtains get clean in the washing machine |
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to unclog showerheads, boil equal parts water and vinegar, soak metal
showerhead for 15 minutes. Showerheads made of plastic need to be soaked overnight in a
cold water and vinegar solution. |
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dust off lamp shades with a soft painters brush. |
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silverware that turned black will be like new if you crumble aluminum foil
into a bowl, pour 4 cups boiling water over it, add a tablespoon salt and soak the silver
in it. Rinse with clear water and dry thoroughly. |
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items made of copper or brass will be like new if you soak them in a vinegar
and salt solution. After soaking, rinse very well with water and dry thoroughly. |
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toothpaste and an old soft toothbrush work very well for cleaning jewelry. |
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if some paper gets stuck to wood furniture, never use a knife to scrape it
off, instead soak it with oil and rub it off with a soft cloth. |
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