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Make your own cleaners instead of buying them from the store. They are healthier and you can scent them your favorite scents, rather than relying on the orange scents that cleaning supplies usually are.
How many times have you discovered something gone bad in the bottom of a refrigerator crisper drawer, then you have to pull out the entire drawer, make it fit in the sink, and then scrub it clean. …
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Surprisingly, doormats can capture an astounding 80% of dirt and dust that would get tracked into your house otherwise. So spending an extra $8-10 on a doormat means a lot less vacuuming, sweeping …
A room can look darker, and the light dingier, simply because the bulbs and fixtures have attracted dust. This is especially true with some light fixtures that have texture or holes in them. …
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Sponges are an item people tend to go through a lot of, and many people toss them well before their life cycle is done. But here is a trick you can use to get more life out of your sponges, having to …
If you have kids, you have probably had a disaster the lunchbox. Whether it was a leaky juice box or an exploded yogurt, sometimes these once kids come home looking worse for wear. Fortunately there …
The burner pans and rings on your stove can get grungy really fast, especially if you have kids doing some of their own cooking. But rather than replacing them when they start getting grungy, you can …
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Sometimes the dishwasher doesn't get the blender completely clean, and they can be awkward to wash by hand. Here is a simple trick to get your blender completely clean, without the messy work. Fill …
Foam pillows are one of those annoying things to clean. Unfortunately they have a tendency to absorb smells, which requires you to be able to clean them. Fortunately it is not difficult to clean them, …
If you have carpet in the same room as a fireplace, you've probably accidentally gotten soot on the carpet, whether it was while removing ash from the fireplace, or perhaps the poker or shovel fell …
Did your kids track mud into the house again and stain the carpet? Did your dog run into the house with muddy paws before you had a chance to react? Here is a quick trick to get it out. First, …
Did you know that most people fill up their dishwashers detergent container to full, even though you don't have to? Most people use up to TWICE as much detergent as they need for their dishwasher - …
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Rubber bumpers on vacuums are a godsend - they prevent nicks on furniture legs and walls due to overzealous vacuuming. But the not so good part is that these bumpers often leave unsightly black or …
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