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Ink can be removed from white fabrics by applying salt and lemon juice to the stained area, then placing it in the sun for a while.
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Removing stains from toilet bowl
To remove stains at the bottom of the toilet bowl, drop in a denture-cleaner tablet before retiring at night. If heavy stains, use two tablets, then repeat procedure if necessary until stain is gone.
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Maintaining bright colors
To maintain the bright colors of new clothes, use cold water and add 1/2 cup of vinegar with detergent when washing for the first time; seals in the colors.
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Avoid sludge build-up in drains
Easily avoid sludge build-up in your drains by using one cup baking soda, adding one cup vinegar. When this solution foams, flush with a tea-kettle full of boiling water.
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A good clean/rinse solution
Vinegar is the best, all-´round cleaning solution, with cost very low. Use vinegar-water for washing windows, and as final rinse for bathroom tile, floors, and painted cabinets to remove dulling film and streaks. Solution: 1 cup vinegar, 2 quarts water.
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Clean laundry
For the best cleaning of your laundry, never ´overload´ the load. The excess of water allows detergent to work best, the rinse cycle to be more effective. Never ´squash´ dirty laundry into machine.
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Washing fluffy sweaters
Got a new, fluffy sweater and want to keep it like-new? Hand-wash, then final-rinse in cool water with a capful of hair cream-rinse; this will help retain its prime condition.
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Cleaning ashtrays
Try waxing the inside of your ashtrays - the ashes won´t stick! Then you can simply wipe them clean with a tissue, eliminating the constant washing. Messy ashtrays don´t smell so good :o)
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Freshen-up the coffee pot
Coffee pots need freshening regularly; at least once a month. To do this, rinse with a strong solution of baking soda-water, then rinse with clear water. For auto-drip coffee makers, I rinse twice with clear water.
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Removing tea stains
This is especially good for removing tea stains from cups or counter tops: sprinkle baking soda on a clean, barely moistened rag then wipe the area, followed by a rinsing of cold water.
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Brighten & freshen your carpet
A simple way to brighten and freshen your carpet is to sprinkle thoroughly with cornstarch; let stand about an hour, then vacuum.
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Lint on denim
To avoid lint from clinging to blue jeans and corduroys, add a half cup of vinegar to each wash load.
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Sanitary tableware
Always place your tableware into the dishwasher with the fork-tines, knife-blades, etc. down. When removing from washing, you will be touching the handles only; much more sanitary.
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Bounce® Sheets - bed linens
For that refreshing scent at bedtime, place a sheet of Bounce® ´tween the sheets; that is, place between the mattress cover and bottom sheet when changing bed linen, about half-way down the bed.
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Avoid tomato stains
To avoid tomato-based sauces or meat dishes staining your plastic storage dishes, spray insides with nonstick cooking spray before adding sauces.
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Cleaning windows without streaking
Avoid washing windows when it is sunny; windows dry too quickly, causing streaking. Always wash windows starting at the top.
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Keep home ´uncluttered´
A good way to keep our homes less cluttered: never leave a room or go up the stairs without carrying those ´out-of-place´ items with you. One or two items at a time, the clutter becomes manageable.
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Bounce® Sheets - venetian blinds
Eliminate static electricity from venetian blinds by wiping the blinds with a sheet (or sheets - depending on the amount of blinds in your home :o) of Bounce®...this will prevent dust from resettling.
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