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DISHWASHER

Water stains: Put 5 cups distilled vinegar inside your dishwasher without dishes and run completely through a cycle.

Odors: Put baking soda inside the dishwasher without dishes and run it through a cycle.

GARBAGE DISPOSAL

Odors: Run hot water through disposal with it on. Add a few ice cubes and rinds of 1 or 2 lemons. Grind completely. You can also use 2 -3 tablespoons of baking soda instead of lemon rinds.

CARPET

Spot Clean: Clean up spills as soon as they happen because they will be harder to clean later. Blot the stain – never rub as that can damage the texture of the carpet. Use an all-purpose cleaner or carpet stain remover that has first been tested on an inconspicuous area of the carpet.

Freshen: Sprinkle soda on carpet, let sit for at least 1 hour. Vacuum thoroughly.

CANDLE WAX

On carpets and upholstery: Put a brown paper bag over the dried wax and run a hot iron over it. The bag will absorb the wax.

Dried on wood floors: Soften the wax with a hair dryer, then remove wax with paper towels. Wash the spot with a combination of water and distilled vinegar.

BLACK HEEL MARKS

Rub off with a pencil eraser.

CRAYON MARKS

Remove crayon marks from painted walls by scrubbing with toothpaste. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft towel.

MARBLE

To remove stains, sprinkle salt on a fresh cut lemon; rub very lightly over stain. Do not rub hard or you will ruin the polished finish. Wash off with soap and water.