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Neat & Clean

5.00 / 1 votes

Clean microwave

To clean dried on food splatters off the microwave walls, boil a cup of water and leave in the microwave untill the walls are covered with steam. All the mess wipes up easily.

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Lynne
Corpus Christi, TX
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Neat & Clean

4.75 / 4 votes

Windows

When doing my windows on the outside, I wash them with vineger water, dry them and then spray them with the rain-x car window cleaner. When it rains the water just runs off.

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Carol
Tulsa, OK
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Neat & Clean

5.00 / 2 votes

Luggage

Put a dryer sheet in your luggage after vacation to keep it fresh smelling until you need it again.

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Linda
Harmony, PA
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Dollars & Sense

4.20 / 5 votes

Recycled Gift Wrap

I love to wrap gifts, but get frustrated with the wasted remnants of wrapping paper. I use a shredder and shred all the remnants of my wrapping paper. I use the shreddings to stuff packages and it also makes great stuffing when using gift bags.

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Lynda
Crystal, MN
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Neat & Clean - Kitchen & Bath

2.50 / 2 votes

Sinks Stay Cleaner Longer

Clean your sinks and faucets thoroughly. Apply a thin coat of paste car wax and leave it on for 15 minutes. Remove wax with a soft cloth and buff to a shine. The sink surfaces will stay clean longer, since grime, grease and soap scum will slide right off.

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Chyrie
Lebanon, TN
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Time Savers - Cooking

3.67 / 3 votes

Easy Omelets

Put two eggs in a gallon zipper top bag with your favorite omelet ingredients. Next, put the bag in a pot of rapidly boiling water for 13 minutes. The result is a perfect omelet every time. Do several at once by writing the owner's name on the bag. Great for camping!

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Teri
Colby, KS
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Easy Organizing - Storage Ideas

4.29 / 7 votes

Three-ring Notebook

Keep important papers secure between heavy-duty protectors in a plastic 3-ring notebook. Car titles, social security cards, health records and more can be located quickly. Everyone knows to grab Mom's notebook if there is an emergency.

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Susan
Homestead, FL
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Healthy Hints

4.00 / 10 votes

Child-sized Cold Packs

Cotton balls soaked in water and stored in a plastic sandwich bag in the freezer make perfect "ice packs" for little bumps and bruises. They're the right size, and readily available.

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Jane
Minneapolis, MN
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