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Coffee stains on carpet is a common problem. Blot coffee stains immediately! Then mix one tablespoon mild detergent, one tablespoon vinegar and one quart warm water. Apply the solution to the stained area. Let the carpet dry. As a worst case scenario, apply dry-cleaning fluid at this point, and let carpet dry again, then vacuum.
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Three ways to remove carpet stains
1- For fresh stains use plain baking soda, pour it dry on to the fresh spill but do not soak the baking soda. Let it foam and bubble, let it sit for a few minutes, then sponge up thoroughly.
2- For older stains, combine two tablespoons detergent, three tablespoons vinegar and one quart warm water. Work into carpet pile and blot dry. Repeat if needed.
3- Using shaving cream, let it foam on the carpet, wipe clean with sponge and rinse with damp cloth.
After any of these methods, cover the spot with a clean paper towel and place a heavy item, like a floor lamp, on top of it. Once the towel becomes damp, replace it and repeat till dry.
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Increase the life span of your mattress.
Every six months turn it from end to end and top to bottom. Use a washable, removable mattress cover to protect it from stain and soil. The cover should be easy to get on and off the mattress for ease in cleaning.
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Cleaning CD DVD guidelines.
Use aerosol air to blow off dust, but do not get too close, those compressed air cans have a liquid that would be best to let dissipate.
Use a clean dry micro fiber cloth, the really fine type designed for cleaning glass.
Wipe from the center out to the edge, not round and round. You will want to wipe with the grain, but do not.
Do not use lens paper, it will scratch.
If the disc has a stain, rinse with distilled water, then let dry and buff softly with micro fiber cloth.
Use isopropyl alcohol for a tough stain, as a last resort.
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Toaster cleaning tip :
UNPLUG...Polish chrome with baking soda, shake out andknock loose crumbs with a brush and spray down with vinegar, lemon oiland water mixture.
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Coffee maker cleaning tip :
Make a solution of baking soda and water and run it through maker and run one follow up brew of clean water afterwards. Mix a solution of equals parts vinegar and water and brew it through the coffee maker. Follow this with two regular water brews to rinse.
Mineral build up - cut down the build up of minerals in coffee makers by putting a loofah sponge or a marble inside the water tank toattract the minerals away from the coffee maker parts.
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Refrigerator top Cleaning :
If the top of the fridge is really dirty, grimy and greasy you may have tomix a mixture of one part ammonia to 10 parts water and let soak for awhile, then clean with above formula.
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Regular oven cleaning technique (every month):
2 tsp baking soda
2 Tbs liquid castile soap
10 drops orange, lemon or lime essential oil
1/2 cup of water.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees, turn off and leave oven door open. Combine the baking soda, soap, and essential oil in a clean spray bottle, add the water and shake well. Spray on oven walls and wait 20 minutes. Wipe clean and rinse well.
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Microwave Cleaning Tip:
Combine one tsp. of vinegar, ten drops of lemon extract, and four ounces of water into a microwave safe bowl, run microwave on high for four minutes. Wipe out the microwave with a paper towel.
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Tips to manage your money better:
1. Create a cash flow budget.
2. Know the sensitivities in your cash flow.
3. Manage the credit you are extending to your customers.
4. Keep your payables up-to-date.
5. Reduce expenses.
6. Use credit effectively.
7. Put your company's surplus cash flow to work.
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5 Tips for Reducing Stress:
Keep a positive attitude.
Accept that there are events that you cannot control.
Eat healthy, well-balanced meals.
Learn to manage your time more effectively.
Make time for hobbies and interests.Get enough rest and sleep. Your body needs time to recover from stressful events.
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Over Salt: If you accidentally over salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato.
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Green Tea Leaves Boiled in water can be used as a natural sunscreen.
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Parsley for Cellulite
Parsley is a detoxifying agent, cleanses the blood, and eliminates toxins from the connective tissue in the area affected by cellulite.
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Hair Iron Cleaning
By end of year, you will find a certain amount of leftover hair product on your iron. Wipe it clean using a soft cloth saturated with alcohol to remove the product build-up.
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Comb Cleaning
Clean out the lint and dust in brushes by soaking it in some soapy water and then running a toothpick to pick out hairs. Soak combs and rinse with hot water.
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To avoid spilling over of milk when boiling it
If you see yourself standing in front of the stove guarding it till the milk boils, here's what you need to do. Before you pour milk into the pot for boiling, rub butter along the top edge and the inside lip of the pot. Due to this, the milk won't overflow when it foams up.
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To peel garlic skin easily
Removing garlic skin is tedious and can consume a lot of time, especially when you're in a hurry. Warm garlic cloves in the microwave slightly and you'll see the skin peeling off without difficulty. Also, you can submerge them in water for about 10 minutes before peeling the skin.
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Dal cooking speedy tipDid you know, adding a pinch of turmeric when cooking dal can hasten the cooking process?
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Leafy Vegetables Preservation
Preserve freshness of leafy vegetables by keeping them in cotton bags instead of polythene bags.
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