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.

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07.29.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Polish dingy piano keys
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Whiten the ivory keys of a piano by rubbing them with a little vinegar on a soft white cloth. Do not saturate the keys. You may also squeeze a little toothpaste on a soft toothbrush, scrub the keys gently and then wipe clean with a damp cloth.

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06.03.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Deodorizing plastic containers
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Deodorize plastic bottles, cups, containers, and boxes that smell a little funky that have been kept closed or were storing smelling food or other materials. Brush them non-gel toothpaste, wait a few 3-5 minutes and rinse.

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04.22.13  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.

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04.01.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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