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Spring Cleaning Around the House, Apartment.
( An A-to -Z guide )

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Those odds and ends in and around the house don't fit into any particular category, but they still need to be cleaned, polished, dusted and shined.
Artificial flowers: Clean silk or dried flowers by putting them in a bag filled halfway with salt and shake. The dust will stick to the salt, leaving perfect flowers. If your arrangement is delicate, blow them with the blowdryer on a low setting.
Awnings: Rain water will stain an awning. Once a month or so, spray them with a mild detergent, then hose them down. Apply a water repellent to prevent leaking.
Books: Remove the price sticker from the cover of your book by covering the book with a cloth and ironing it for a few minutes on medium heat. Use your fingers to gently roll the price tag off.
Brushes and combs: Add a few tablespoons each of baking soda and bleach to a sink full of warm water. Let the brush and comb soak for about five minutes, then rinse and let air dry.
Candles: Sponge clean with a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol.
Candlesticks: Remove wax that has dripped onto the holders by placing them in the freezer for a few hours. Then just peel the wax off. Or place them in very hot water, then buff with a cloth.
Cassette recorders: Cleaning your recorder once a week will keep it running longer. Buy a cleaning kit from an electronics store and dab gently, using a cotton swab. (Denatured alcohol will clean the rubber parts.) Finally, run the demagnetizing cassette through the recorder to get rid of magnetic buildup.
Cigarette smoke: Soak a towel in water, wring it out and swish it around the room. Or pour vinegar in a shallow bowl and leave it in the room overnight.
Closet: Here's a way to keep your closets always smelling clean and fresh: Fill a coffee can with aquarium charcoal (available at pet stores) and set in the corner or on a shelf.
Compact discs: Wip with a clean, lint-free cloth, then rinse with cool water. Wipe dry with a clean towel (again, lint-free).
Computer keyboard: Turn the keyboard upside down and gently pat the back to dislodge any dust, then wipe with a clean, dry cloth. Or buy a special soft brush attachment for your vacuum cleaner.
Cooler: Keep your cooler odor-free by sprinkling tlle bottom with baking soda before you store it.
Curling iron: Hair spray buildup is the most common problem. Let the curling iron cool down, unplug and rub with rubbing alcohol or fingernail polish remover. If any buildup remains, rub with a fine-grade sandpaper.
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