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Super Bowl Stains

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:21:14 +0000

Will it be incredible joy or crushing defeat that leads you to dump an entire plate of nachos on yourself at the Super Bowl Party? Once the outcome of the game is settled, it may be time to do something about those stains.

Cheese Stains
Avocado Stains
Barbecue Sauce Stains
Tomato Sauce Stains
Beer Stains

Index of Stain Removal Tips

Super Bowl Stains originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 07:21:14.

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How Long to Keep Important Papers

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:11:17 +0000

If you're the type of person who keeps every scrap of paper forever, get tips on what you actually need to keep and for how long. Or iff you're the type of person who throws everything out, or stores important documents in a shoe box under your bed, you'll find a list of what you should keep and where. Take the guesswork out of paper filing.

How Long to Keep Important Papers originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 23:11:17.

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Cleaning With Lemons

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:58:21 +0000

Almost every household cleaner on the market has a lemon-scented version to entice consumers to buy and try. Lemons are refreshing. I always think of a warm spring day with a glass of lemonade and Mom's lemon bundt cake. Many of us also associate the smell of lemons with the smell of clean. Cleaning with lemons can be a great way to get a deep down clean.

Cleaning With Lemons originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 10:58:21.

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Vinegar, Lemons, Baking Soda, Oh My!!

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:14:25 +0000

The cleaning aisles at your local supermarket are packed full of formula specific, heavy duty cleaners advertised to save you time. Could it be possible that you have in your kitchen cabinet three time-saving and inexpensive ingredients that can scrub and shine your home? Find out where to use these "magic cleansers."

Vinegar, Lemons, Baking Soda, Oh My!! originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Friday, January 29th, 2010 at 18:14:25.

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Cleaning Shortcuts for 10 Common Chores

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:32:18 +0000

This last week was full of unexpected events that left me running errands that ranged from dry cleaning to play directing. All of the extra stuff has left me with a lot of basic chores that need to be done as quickly as they can. Here are a few cleaning shortcuts for 10 common household chores.

Cleaning Shortcuts for 10 Common Chores originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 22:32:18.

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How To Clean Blinds

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:23:23 +0000

I'm grateful for the blinds in my house. There are things that occasionally occur in my home that I'd rather not share with an entire city block. As an example, I doubt anybody in the world needs to see me hula-hoop on the WiiFit. The blinds protect me and our entire neighborhood from embarrassment. And contrary to the popular belief that cleaning blinds is a chore akin to torture...cleaning your blinds requires only a few simple steps.

How To Clean Blinds originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 23:23:23.

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No More Faded Clothes...8 Simple Tips

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:51:49 +0000

When I was seven years old I got the most beautiful rainbow sweater as a gift. It was perfect, and I wore it at least two years past the time when it still fit me. I still have that relationship with some of my clothing. There are pieces that we just love. We live in fear that they will fade, turn dingy, or lose their bright vibrant colors. Here are 8 simple tips to keep your colors from fading.

No More Faded Clothes...8 Simple Tips originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Friday, January 15th, 2010 at 23:51:49.

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How To Scrub Surfaces

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:27:35 +0000

Scrubbing is a word that conjures up all kinds of horrifying images. We can just see the scouring powder, heavy-duty brushes, and old-fashioned elbow grease that will be needed for a successful scrubbing job. But, none of those things are necessary for most scrubbing chores. Find out what you really need when you scrub a surface.

How To Scrub Surfaces originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 23:27:35.

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Top 10 Cleaning Myths

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:39:21 +0000

While working on a recent article, I compiled some of the most common myths that housekeepers come across. My son was really interested in what I was working on. When I told him I was writing about cleaning myths, his eyes got very wide with surprise. After a few more minutes he asked me, "Is having to clean our room a myth?"

While we may have to clean our rooms, there are some things about cleaning that aren't fully true. Find out about the top cleaning myths.

Top 10 Cleaning Myths originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 00:39:21.

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7 Ironing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:48:18 +0000

If I admit it, you must forgive me. I hate ironing. I hate it so much, that I've learned a lot over the years about how-not-to-iron. Name an ironing mistake and I've made it, all the while learning how to make a chore I do not like, faster and mistake free. Here are a few common mistakes we make when we iron. Several mistakes begin before we even turn the iron on.

7 Ironing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them originally appeared on About.com Housekeeping on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 at 00:48:18.

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