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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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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Created as a raising agent used in bakery, baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, has a multitude of household uses. Being only slightly alkaline and gently abrasive, this most versatile of substances is non-toxic and safe for most surfaces/fabrics.
Baking soda is an effective deodorizer. Place an open box on a shelf in the refrigerator to prevent [...]

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There are a variety of vinegars on the market – from plain distilled white vinegar to vinegars made from fruit, herbs, cider, malt and wine. All of them are somewhat corrosive, with a level of acidity between 4% and 6%; this is why they are sold in glass or plastic containers with cork or other [...]

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