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Loading... The One-Minute Cleaner Plain & Simple: 500 Tips for Cleaning Smarter, not Harder (2006)by Donna Smallin
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HTML:Clean smarter, not harder. Donna Smallin shows you how to quickly and effectively clear clutter, destroy dirt, and restore order. With 500 plain and simple strategies for efficiently eliminating the mess in every room, youâ??ll discover how easy it can be to maintain a clean home without devoting hours on end to housework. Learn how to use a spare minute here and there to shorten chores and free up more time to do the things you love. No library descriptions found. |
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p. 18 When a household member is sick, disinfect frequently touched surfaces like light switches, doorknobs, and remote controls.
p. 32 Kids can help clean baseboards with socks on their hands. (If more than one kid - whose sock puppet gets dirtiest?)
p. 184 For pet "accidents":
-Blot the wet area with a towel
-Apply a solution of 1/4 tsp dishwashing liquid and 1 cup warm water - do not over-wet
-Absorb moisture with paper towels, rinse with warm water, repeat until no transfer to towels
-Apply a solution of 1 cup white vinegar and 2 cups water with a towel and blot dry (stand on it)
-Dry with a stack of paper towels until they absorb no more moisture
p. 196-197 Spearmint and peppermint oil repel insects and rodents
p. 199 Guidelines for handling mouse droppings: DO NOT sweep or vacuum; dampen them with disinfectant and wipe them up. Bag the towels and dispose of them. Wear gloves, and wash hands thoroughly. ( )