Tip: Clean Your Venetian Blinds
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Put dirty venetian blinds in a tub of warm water; add 1/2 cup of baking soda, soak for half an hour, then scrub and rinse.

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08.12.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Clean Tarnished Brass
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A mixture of salt and toothpaste can clean the tarnish off any brass item. You can also use any of the following homemade pastes. The first is a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda (or cream of tartar). The second combines lemon juice, salt, and corn meal. Whichever paste you use, rub it onto the brass using a soft, dry cloth; rinse with cool water and dry.

Related: Remove Grease From Furniture

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07.29.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Getting A Clean Toilet
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Pour vinegar into toilet and let sit 30 minutes. Next sprinkle baking soda on a toilet bowl brush and scour any remaining stained areas. Flush. To maintain, once a week, pour 2 cups vinegar into toilet and let it sit. Rest the toilet brush inside the bowl with the lid closed to remind yourself and anyone who may need to use the restroom not to use the toilet until it gets brushed. After 8 hours or more, brush toilet well; flush. This regular treatment will keep hard-water stains at bay and clean and freshen your bowl in between major cleanings.

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07.01.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Get rid of crayon marks on walls
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To remove crayon marks from your walls dampen a sponge and dip it into baking soda. Then scrub away at the marks, dip as many times as needed.

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05.27.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Deep cleaning a dirty oven
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For a thorough oven cleaning, leave an ovenproof dish containing one cup of ammonia in a cold, closed oven overnight to loosen the dirt and grime. In the morning, wipe away ammonia from the oven's surfaces; sprinkle baking soda and then wipe clean with a damp sponge.

Related: Deodorizing plastic containers

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04.29.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Remove scuffs from linoleum
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Rub some toothpaste in the mark and wipe with a damp cloth. If you need some extra scrubbing power add a small amount of baking soda to the toothpaste. This method also works well with vinyl flooring.

Related: Remove hard-water buildup

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04.01.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Declog that drain
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To help prevent clogs use a mixture of 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1 cup distilled white vinegar. Pour the baking soda down the drain followed by the vinegar. This will cause a foam to rise, once it has subsided rinse with hot water. This also works for sinks with garbage disposals

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03.11.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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