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

Newsy windows

"Use vinegar and scrunched up newspaper to clean windows-leaves them sparkling clean."—Brenda George

Sparkle loo

"For chemical-free household cleaning, use a mixture of vinegar and baking soda to clean the toilet.  Mix it into a paste and drop into the toilet, leave for about 20–30 minutes, then scrub with the toilet brush. It works wonders on even the most stubborn stains."—Rachel Clark

Old gold

"Revert to reading and using your mother's/grandmother's recipe books—they are laden with great tips from the 'old days' methods of cleaning, cooking and general household information. They coped without chemical intervention and, as a result, we have survived to tell the story!"—Claire Walkinshaw

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