Use air freshener to clean your windows and mirrors instead of window cleaner. Not only does it leave a streak-free shine but it also leaves a pleasent smell too!

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If you have a favorite stuffed animal that needs a quick freshening up but you don’t want to put it in the washing machine (or it is not machine washable), just rub a little cornstarch into the toy’s fur. Let it stand awhile and then brush out. If the toy is a little musty smelling use baking soda and cornstarch instead!

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Next time you use a mixer, put the bowl in your kitchen sink so batter doesn’t splatter. This will make clean up a snap!

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OK, so you scorched the spaghetti sauce and now it is burnt onto the bottom of your pan. What do you do now? Sprinkle a few tablespoons of baking soda and a small squirt of liquid dish washing soap on the bottom of the pan. Fill with a few inches of water. Return the pan back to the stove and simmer the baking soda/dish soap/water mixture for a few minutes. Make sure that you don’t allow the water to evaporate or boil over. Turn off the heat and cool to room temperature. Pour out water and wash as usual. The pan should come clean easily. If there is any residual burnt stuff, use a little more baking soda as a scouring powder (safe for most pans) to remove the last bits.

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