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Dirty Cleaning Job Solutions:

Three Steps to a Spotless Stove The Hood: Wipe The Hood: Polish The Hood: Soak Filters The Hood: Scrub Filters The Stove Top: Spray Grates The Stove Top: Scrub Grates The Stove Top: Clean Fuel Ports The Stove Top: Remove Spills The Stove Top: Wipe the Surface The Stove Top: Clean Knobs The Stove Top: Dry Electric Stove Tops: Remove Coils Electric Stove Tops: Clean Bowls Electric Stove Tops: Wipe Electric Stove Tops: Open Top The Oven: Remove Racks The Oven: Soak Racks The Oven: Make a Paste The Oven: Apply the Paste The Oven: Clean It Out The Oven: Wipe the Door The Toaster: Unplug The Toaster: Remove Tray The Toaster: Turn Upside Down The Microwave: Loosen Residue The Microwave: Wipe Interior The Microwave: Wipe Control Panel The Countertop Grill: Discard Crumbs The Countertop Grill: Wipe Plates The Countertop Grill: Wash Plates

Cleaning Products 101:

Clean Without Chemicals Mild Is Best The Power of Baking Soda Natural Cleaners Less Is More A Kit to Keep on Hand Cleaning the Kitchen Cleaning the Bathroom Cleaning Products from Martha Stewart

Household Preventive Care:

Take Preventative Steps 1. Make the Bed 2. Manage Clutter 3. Sort the Mail 4. Clean as You Cook 5. Wipe Up Spills While They're Fresh 6. Sweep the Kitchen Floor Doormat Duty Go Shoeless Scratch Protection Protect the Floor Get Rid of Carpet Ghosts Three Simple Tips Sunlight Protection Protect Against Burns Furniture Protection Countertop Protection Seals and Stops

Dishwashing Secrets:

Wash Efficiently A Dish Tub Saves Time Easy Dish Racks Use Very Hot Water Wash in Order When to Use Cold Water A Natural Abrasive Clean Very Dirty Pots Tackle Badly Burned Pots Loading the Dishwasher Be Safe With Silverware Dry Silverware by Hand New Cleaning Products from Martha Stewart

Dishwasher Dos and Don'ts :

Adding Detergent Filling It Up Rinsing Drying Not Dishwasher Safe Flatware Overloading Mixing Metals New Cleaning Products from Martha Stewart

Cleaning Small Appliances:

Easy Maintenance Blender Auto-Drip Coffeemaker Coffee or Spice Grinder Food Processor Standing Electric Mixer Toaster Waffle Iron

Bathroom Cleaning Tips:

A Minute a Day Squeegee the Shower Circulate Air Prevent Bathtub Rings Stop Mildew Monthly Cleaning Soap Scum Solved Wash Shower Liners Unclog Showerheads Natural Cleaners Clean Bath Toys New Cleaning Products from Martha Stewart

Vacuum Any Surface:

Learn Your Tools The Upholstery Tool The Rug/Floor Attachment The Crevice Tool The Floor-Brush Attachment The Dust-Brush Tool On Carpeting On Hard Floors On Stairs On Walls and Ceilings On Windowsills and Bookshelves On Upholstered Furniture and Beds On Baseboards, Curtains, and Blinds On Vents in Floors, Walls, and Ceilings New Cleaning Products from Martha Stewart

Remove Pet Hair and Pet Stains:

Manage Pet Hair Pet Hair on Carpeting Pet Hair on Hard Floors Pet Hair on Clothing Pet Hair on Upholstery Work Quickly on Pet Stains Use Dishwashing Liquid

Caring for Your Porch and Grill:

Outdoor Homekeeping Sweep, Dust, and Wash Remove Debris Shovel After Storms Caring for Your Grill Prepare the Grill After Grilling Remove Burned-On Food Unblock Burner Holes Cut Grease Spot Gas Leaks Prep the Grill Bed Must-Have Grill Gadget

Cleaning Your Fridge:

Caring for the Kitchen Workhorse Wipe Up Spills Check for Spoilage Clean Doors Empty the Fridge Clean the Interior Keep Leftovers Airtight Eliminate Odors

Organizing

Organizing Your Home:

Maximize Efficiency Start With the Kitchen Organize Appliances Keep Like With Like Store Smart Declutter Yearly Use See-Through Bins Store Cups and Saucers Together Nest Bowls and Pots Stack by Shape Stack Vertically Group by Function Store Away From the Kitchen Baskets and Bins Drawer Dividers Lazy Susans Stack Shelves Within Shelves Use Space Beneath Shelves Use Gliders Organize Your Bathroom Toss Old Cosmetics No Medicines in the Medicine Cabinet Label Plastic Bins Keep Closets Organized Use Adjustable Shelves Utilize Floor Space Use Every Square Inch Organize with Small Containers Illuminate the Interior Reassess Regularly Keep Sheet Sets Together Keep Items off the Floor Organize the Laundry Room Sort Whites and Colors Use a Drying Rack Manage Office Paperwork Toss Answered Correspondence Pay Bills on Time Organize Using Accordion Files Scan Important Documents Manage Magazines File Important Papers Organize Your Photos Create Albums for Milestones Photo Box Tips Avoid Adhesives Photo Storage Don'ts Organize the Entryway A Place for Outerwear An Entryway Table Organize Mail Keep Track of Keys Create Entryway Bins Leave Notes on Message Boards

Storing Fragile and Bulky Items :

Keep Treasured Items Safe Storing Artwork and Mirrors China and Glassware Luggage Curtains and Table Linens Quilts Paint Taper Candles Furniture Holiday Decorations Rugs and Carpets Storing China Cushion Between Layers Store Cups Rim Side Up Lidded Vessels

Fixes & Repairs

How to Wash and Remove Stains:

How to Eliminate Stains Blot and Scoop Sprinkle and Dab How to Whiten With Lemon How to Launder With Baking Soda How to Launder With White Vinegar How to Prepare Clothes for the Washer Protect Fabrics How to Eliminate Static Cling How to Wash and Dry Down How to Wash Baby Clothes New Cleaning Products from Martha Stewart

How to Patch a Hole, Mend a Seam, and Fix a Hem:

Sewing Basics Patch a Hole Make the Hole Easier to Repair Prepare Patch Match the Grain Join the Fabrics Finish the Edges Mended Shirt Mend a Seam Use the Strong Backstitch Finish the Seam Fix a Pulled Hem Sew Diagonal Stitches Keep the Thread Loose

How to Fix Furniture Mishaps:

Wood Furniture Scratches and Nicks on Wood Candle Wax on Wood Removing Wax from Upholstery Rings Left by Glasses on Wood Steadying a Wobbly Chair

How to Save Energy on Lighting:

Cut Your Light Usage Natural Lighting Three-Way Lamps Motion Sensors Dust Light Fixtures

How to Start a Fire and Other Fireplace Basics:

Warming Hearth How to Start a Fire Create a Crisscross Pattern Arrange Logs Loosely Don't Overfeed the Fire Deposit Ashes Safely Fire and Fireplace Tips Kindling Options Firewood Types How to Maintain Your Fireplace How to Remove Soot

How to Repair Window Screens:

Repairing a Torn Screen Small Hole Repair Patching a Hole Replacing a Molding-Frame Screen Nail the Molding Replacing a Channel-Frame Screen Step 1: Cut Replacement Screening Step 2: Fitting Replacement Screen Step 3: Finish the Screen

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