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Dirty Little Problems

None of us wants to admit it, but all of us have those dirty little problems that creep up around the house. I have some tips to help you out!

1. Does it seem that no matter how hard you try you always have a little line of dirt left by the dustpan when you're sweeping? First, coat the dustpan with some paste wax. This will help the dust and dirt slide off easily. Second, get as much swept up as you can and then give that line a quick swipe with a damp paper towel to finish the job!

2. Does it seem like no matter how often you clean the bathroom - there are water spots on mirrors and fixtures? Keep a box of baking soda in the bathroom, a little on a soft cloth will buff those spots away with ease. Want an even faster fix; wipe them away with a used dryer sheet.

3. Keep nasty soap scum from building up on shower curtains by coating with a little baby oil. Just be careful that it doesn't drip on the floor, it's slippery!

4. Grimy, dirty switchplates? A quick wipe with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol will clean them up in a jiff and disinfect them too! This will also work well on doorknobs and refrigerator door handles. Don't have any rubbing alcohol? Try lemon juice! (As a safety precaution, never spray rubbing alcohol near an electrial outlet or switch).

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