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Good housekeeping tips #7

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By Barbara Good

We've received hundreds of housekeeping tips from readers. Now it's time to share them with you!

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"Don't let things build up, keep up on your housework and it won't take as long."—Georgina Leigh

Make your own

"Make your own cleaning products using natural products such as vinegar and baking soda.  An internet search on the subject will bring up lots of different recipes to try. It's cheaper and more economically friendly than conventional cleaners and is chemical free."—Mary Shirley

Shower clean

"Use white vinegar to clean stainless steel shower bases. Use with a damp cloth and rub, and it removes shower scum like you wouldn't believe!"—Rachel Clark

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merren
 
Wed July 08, 2009 @ 12:25 PM
the best thing I've ever done - bought a microfibre cloth to clean windows, & eliminated those ghastly cleaner fumes. even got my cleaner at work to use them

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