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Old 27th March 2004, 18:24
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Kitchen Prescription
*Fight germs with your own antibacterial spray. Mix 1 teaspoon of bleach into a spray bottle pf water. Use it to disinfect around the sink and countertops. Rinse thouroughly and wipe dry. * Make youe floors shine in no time with a solution of 1/2 cup vinegar and i galon warm water. * Clean windows wiht equal parts vinegar and warm water or 1 tablespoon lemon juice with 1 quart water. Use diluted vinegar to remove stubborn spots and stsreaks. * Disinfect cutting boards with salt and lemon juice---no sponge required. Use a lemon half (sprinkled with salt) to scrub, then rinse. *Keep pipes clean by pouring 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup vinegar down a clogged drain. Let set a few minutes. Follow with hot water. For prevention, pour boiling water down drains once a week. * For an easy-to-clean oven and stove top, sprinkle with baking soda, then mist with water. Let soak, wipe clean *Sprinkle salt on oven spills. Let salt set overnight and wipe clean next day.



Bathroom Rx
Clean and disinfect a variety of surfaces with 1/2 cup borax miixed with 1 gallon of hot water. * For smaller areas, dponge durface with rubbing alcohol to get rid of germs. Allow to dry. Use itn a well-ventilated area and wear gloves. * Drop two denture-cleaning tablets into your toilet overnight. Brush, then flush.
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Old 28th March 2004, 17:25
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Home Remedies Housecleaning Made Easy

[i] lol

Most importantly... 1-800-Merry-Maids

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Old 28th March 2004, 21:35
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'Merry Maids', or this: "Good Enough Housekeeping"

"There's no need to do ANY housework at all. After the first 4 years, the dirt doesn't get any worse." hehehe
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Old 30th March 2004, 22:28
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'Merry Maids', or this: "Good Enough Housekeeping"

"There's no need to do ANY housework at all. After the first 4 years, the dirt doesn't get any worse." hehehe
[i]lol... Is that true? lol..

Sheeshh wish I knew that 7 years ago.. lmao...

There was a time when I loved it.. Nothing like a freashly cleaned house.. and Bathroom.. lol.. but omg am I tired of doing it now.. lol.. and do I hate Spring Cleaing? lol.. with a passion.. but then again, the way my Mum taught me to clean.. lol.. its always spring cleaning.. lmao..
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Old 30th March 2004, 23:29
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"There's no need to do ANY housework at all. After the first 4 years, the dirt doesn't get any worse." hehehe
Outstanding...

Now see this is a good hint...lol

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