• To clean a grease spill - sprinkle salt on it immediately, let sit for a few minutes until absorbed, then wipe up with paper towels.
   
• To clean a mirror - spray mirror with one hand, then wipe it down with the other.
   
• For faster cleaning - dusting goes faster with a lambs wool duster in one hand to clean nooks and crannies and a feather duster in the other to skim flat surfaces.
   
• To removing odors - Place clean dryer sheets at bottom of baskets, especially kitchen and bathroom.  Change dryer sheets as needed.
   
• To clean a computer screen, use a dryer sheet after removing from the dryer to wipe away the dust particles.
   
• Dust keyboards with bristled paintbrush (goes between keys and hard to reach places).
   
• Mirrors can be cleaned by using air freshener (the alcohol in it does a fine job).
   
• Furniture polish: Never spray furniture polish directly on surface - it is safer to spray on a cloth to prevent damage.  Never set a wet mop or cleaning supplies that could be open or leaking on a carpet, marble surface or furniture.
   
• Built up soap scum:  Mr. Clean magic eraser - just add water and scrub.
   
• Have walk off mats at entrances.
   
• Dusting: Use micro fiber cloths.
   
• Change filters in A/C and Heating units frequently to help reduce dust.
   
• Wood floors:  Clean with black tea.  Steep tea, and let come to room temperature.  Dip a soft cloth into the mixture, ring excess out well before using (prevents dripping).  Wipe swiftly.  The key is to not use a fresh sheet as it can leave a mark on floors.
   
• To save on fancy dust clothes that are treated to attract dust, dip a piece of cheese cloth in a mixture of 2 cups water and 1/4 cup lemon oil.  Allow the cheese cloth to air dry and it will work  as an expensive cloth.
   
• If no fire extinguisher, keep baking soda on hand.  It helps to cut the oxygen supply to the fire.
• Rings on furniture may be removed by mixing small amount of salt with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.  Apply solution and allow to stand for at least 1 hour before rubbing the area gently.  Baking soda may be substituted for salt if a less abrasive mixture is desired for more delicate surfaces.
   
• To sharpen carpet colors, try sprinkling a small amount of salt around.  The salt provides a mild abrasive cleaning action that won’t hurt the fibers.
   
• To remove a broken light bulb.  Turn off electricity and place a 1/2 raw potato or a 1/2 small apple into the broken base and screw out the broken bulb.
   
• Mirrors can be brightened by rubbing them with a cloth dampened with alcohol.  The alcohol will remove the thin film of oil that may be left behind from cleaning agents.
   
• Dirty windows.  If no paper towels, use dry coffee filters to reduce streaking.  Some paper towels, e.g. Viva, leave lint on windows.  Clean on a cloudy day or not when sun is shining on glass.
   
• When you clean windows.  Clean outside in one direction only, i.e. vertical.  Then clean inside windows horizontal.  Then if you see a streak, you will know which side it is on.

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