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Club
soda is known for removing spots and stains instantly. Pour little
of it on the spot and after one or two seconds blot the area with a
damp sponge.
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Mix
one tablespoon of household bleach in a spray bottle full of water
and use it as a spray disinfectant in the kitchen, around the sink
and counters, especially after you have cooked meat.
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Mix
together 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 4 tablespoons of white
vinegar and 1 quart of warm water and apply it on all kinds of
woodwork to clean them and make them shine using a soft cloth. Dry
the item with a separate and clean cloth.
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Pencil eraser is great to clean black scuffmarks on the floors made
by heels of the shoes.
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To
remove stains from carpets, try a mixture of ½ cup of mild
dishwashing liquid and 2 cups of boiling water. Use a damp sponge to
apply the mixture to the carpet and clean it.
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To
unclog a drainpipe, pour a cup of salt and a cup of baking soda down
it and then pour lots of boiling water down it to dissolve the
grease and clear it.
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Use a
clean rag moistened with club soda or white vinegar to bring the
shine back to stainless steel.
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Water can leave spots
and rings on wooden furniture that can be cleaned using a damp cloth
and a mixture of toothpaste and baking soda.