Clever Clarissa’s Household Tips & Advice

To shampoo your rugs without renting or buying an expensive machine to do it, simply dip a broom into a bucket of warm water to which you have added a little detergent.
While the broom is damp, sweep the rug vigorously. The water and soap will loosen the accumulated dirt, which you can then vacuum away.

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When you are preparing vegetables, such as broccoli, save them stems. They are just as full of vitamins and nutrients as the rest of the broccoli, so you should freeze them.
Once you have enough, use them to make a delicious and nutritious broccoli soup. Just boil them to make them soft and pass them through [...]

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To remove ashes from the fireplace without making a mess, just spay a little water on top of the ashes and sweep them away with a small broom and dustpan.

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Hand-wash your glasses in the sink using warm soapy water (when washing fine crystal, line the sink with a towel and avoid very hot water that could cause cracking). Rinse in warm water to which you have added a few drops of vinegar and air dry.

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