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Dry erase marker on the washer for clothes that are inside that shouldn't be dried! Okay...this is brilliant.

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virginia valdez Yes. Note to husband, do not dry the delicates. :) We use dry erase on our fridge.

How to clean between the glass on your oven.

homemade floor cleaner

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Shower Cleaner - 12 ounces white vinegar, 12 ounces liquid , blue dawn detergent Directions: 1 Heat vinegar in microwave until hot and pour into squirt bottle. 2 Add the Dawn soap. Put the lid on and gently shake to incorporate. 3 You now have a powerful cleaning product that will melt soap scum and tub and shower buildup, clean sinks, appliances and just about anything. Just spray it on, scrub, rinse and be amazed. For tough soap scum build-up, spray the mixture

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Make your own cooking spray -- without the nasty additives! One part oil to five parts water. Shake before each use! SIMPLE!

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Most sewing machine problems can be traced to poor general maintenance or neglect. Learn how to keep your machine in tiptop shape with only a few simple supplies and a few minutes of attention daily, weekly, or monthly— depending on how much you sew.

How to clean your cookie sheets--Kitchen "Miracle" Cleaner! You put about 1/4 cup of baking soda in a small glass bowl and squirt in hydrogen peroxide until it makes a nice paste. Then you rub it on the offending dirt/stain/grease...whatever! You can usually just use your fingers...but you can also use a small sponge at times as well.

Who knew? "One of my most important food shopping tips ever --those annoying stickers on fruits and veggies tell you A LOT! 4 numbers mean they were conventionally grown, 5 numbers starting with number 8 means they are genetically modified (GMO), and 5 numbers starting with 9 means they were organically grown (no pesticides or nasty GMOs)"

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Secrets to Tomato-Growing Success

Plant Buddies...guide on what to plant next to each other and which flowers keep certain bugs away. Fantastic info!!

When you get your berries home, prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider) and ten parts water. Dump the berries into the mixture and swirl around. Drain, rinse if you want (though the mixture is so diluted you can't taste the vinegar,) and pop in the fridge. The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria on the surface. Raspberries will last a week or more, and strawberries go almost two weeks without getting moldy and soft.

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get grease & armpit stains out with 1 part dawn dishwashing liquid, 2 parts hydrogen peroxide and a little baking soda & watch the stains disappear!

Coach Jimmy's Tea Recipe to Remedy Colds Naturally

Heather Poole (flight attendant) demonstrates how to pack for a 10-day trip in a single standard carry-on

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How to repaint furniture without sanding.

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Another Pinner said: I just tried this - I will NEVER buy Comet, Soft Scrub, etc again. Used in the tub - sprayed on, left for about 1/2 hr - wiped down like nothing there. it is sparkling!

Put a tiny bit of toothpaste into a small cup, mix in one teaspoon baking soda and half a teaspoon water. Thoroughly mix then brush your teeth for two minutes. Remember to do it once a week until you have reached the results you want. Once your teeth are good and white, limit yourself to using the whitening treatment once every month or two.

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Add orange peels (or any citrus peel) to a quart of white vinegar in a closed container and let it set for two weeks. Combine citrus/vinegar solution half/half with water and use for cleaning. Works on floors, tile, fixtures, etc. Smells good and is tough on scum! Best of all there are no chemicals.

Laundry Stain Cheat Sheet!

Gardening Tip - Put Epsom salts and sugar into each hole with your plant.  It makes them grow larger, leafier and greener.

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De-tarnish ALL your silver ALL at once... line your sink with aluminum foil, add 1/2 c table salt, 1/2 c. baking soda, fill with hot water, then dump in all your silver! Let sit for about 30 min. The tarnish all transfers to the foil! Thanks, Susan Branch!

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How to clean your dryer vent, which you should do every year to prevent fires.

Keep baseboards clean with dryer sheets.

A simple way to keep your dishwasher running clean and efficient!

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