House Cleaning Tips 1 - Are you trying to remove a dirty ring around the collar of a blouse or shirt? Try rubbing a little shampoo into it. Shampoo is made to remove body oils so it's ideal for the job.

House Cleaning Tips 2 - To keep yourself entertained while you clean, try listening to books on tape. The time will pass much faster and you'll be able to catch up on all that reading you've been meaning to do.

House Cleaning Tips 3 - Here's a great mix for cleaning windows and mirrors: In a 32 oz spray bottle mix 1/3 cup of white vinegar with ¼ cup rubbing alcohol.

House Cleaning Tips 4 - Set aside time on a weekly basis for your family to clean together. This can help teach your kids how to clean while giving them a lesson in responsibility. Having the whole family help also gets the task done much more quickly and helps everyone appreciate the value of a tidy house.

House Cleaning Tips 5 - Clean regularly. Don't wait for the mess to build up over time. For example, clean your bathroom weekly. You'll be stopping most major problems before they start. If you clean your bathroom only once a month you'll be spending a lot more time trying scrub off the ring you've allowed to build up around the tub and the mold that has begun to grow in the tiles.

House Cleaning Tips 6 - Trying to get rid of scuff marks or crayons marks on your walls? Take 3 Tbsps of TSP (trisodium phosphate) and mix it with a gallon of water. You can find TSP in the paint department of your local hardware store. Wear gloves while using this chemical and do not apply it to semi-gloss or gloss paint or wood surfaces.

House Cleaning Tips 7 - Trying to remove blood from clothing or furniture? Gently rub hydrogen peroxide into the stain.

House Cleaning Tips 8 - If you are having trouble with soap scum build up try switching to liquid soap. The talc in most bar soaps is the cause of buildup.

House Cleaning Tips 9 - Is your shower curtain beginning to get discolored and mouldy? Toss it into the washing machine with a small amount of bleach. After the first washing machine cycle is finished run the machine again

House Cleaning Tips 10 - Cleaning the inside of a microwave can be a tough job because the food particles are baked on and hardened. Place a mug or measuring cup full of water inside the microwave for about 2-3 minutes. The hot water should steam the inside of the microwave, softening and loosening those hardened food splatters. Spray the inside of the microwave with your favorite cleaner and wipe it down.

House Cleaning Tips 11 - Trying to get rid of the smoke odor in your house? Put a bowl of vinegar out and it will absorb the odor.

House Cleaning Tips 12 - Have some gum stuck under your table? Put some ice on top of it to harden it and pry it free with a dull knife.

House Cleaning Tips 13 - Use club soda or seltzer water to clean chrome.

House Cleaning Tips 14 - Try using a paintbrush to get to hard-to-reach places while dusting

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