An easy way to clean the ceiling fan is to cover your hands in a pair of old socks, and dip them in warm sudsy water and run your hand over top and bottom of each blade. Next time you clean the blades to your ceiling fan apply a thin coat of floor wax to them. It will keep future dust from clinging to them.
Wipe mini blinds with a damp fabric softener sheet to eliminate static that collects dust.
Use a blow dryer on low to clean pleated lampshades.
Pet hair will come off your furniture easily with a roller lint brush.
Make your own furniture polish by mixing one teaspoon lemon oil with two cups mineral oil.
Water rings may be removed by rubbing petroleum jelly thoroughly into the spot.
Polish ashtrays with furniture polish before using and they will wipe clean easily.
Club soda--removes stains, cleans sinks.
If your polished furniture has small scratches: Try rubbing them with a shelled walnut. You'll see the scratches just disappear!
Use peanut butter to remove gum in your carpet.
To aid in washing dishes, add a tablespoon of baking soda to your soapy water--it softens hands while cutting through grease.
Always spray your grill with nonstick cooking spray before grilling to avoid sticking.
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A Little Bit of Humor...
If nothing sticks to TEFLON, then how do they get the sticker on the pan?
You know, sometimes I get the sudden urge to run around naked. But then I just drink some Windex. It keeps me from streaking.