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01
Oct 09
Getting Rid of Pesky Flies
Heard a great solution for those who have a problem with flies.
Fill a small glass or other type of container with apple cider vinegar to the rim. The flies will be attracted to the vinegar and you will soon see them floating in the container. Goodbye pesky flies!
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23
Sep 09
Cleaning Bathroom Grout Grime
Mix equal parts of epsom salt and liquid dish detergent. Then apply liberally to the grime in the grouts of the tiles. The epsom salt and the liquid dish detergent will work together to scrub and dissolve the grime.
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07
Sep 09
Hair Removing Body Sugar
Credit: Jyn Meyer
So you do you hate shaving all the time? Do you use an unhealthy hair removing chemical? Is waxing just a little to painful or too costly for others to perform the service for you?
Well I have something a little different for you and it’s called, “Body Sugaring”. It’s an hair removal technique that has been used for centuries, is all natural, and is so inexpensive. I will detail the full process in the jump.
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07
Sep 09
Open Hair Clogged Drains
Take 1 cup salt, 1 cup baking soda and 1/2 cup white vinegar. Pour the mixture down the drain. after 10 minutes, follow up with a 1/2 gallon (2 liters) of boiling water. Run more hot water from the faucet until the drain runs freely.
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03
Sep 09
Cleaning Tip: Vinegar
Clean drains and the pipes they’re attached to by pouring vinegar down them. After 30 minutes, flush with cold water
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28
Aug 09
Cleaning Tip: Unglue Stickers or decals
Saurate the corners and sides of the sticker with full strength white vinegar and carefuly scratch it off (using old credit card or old phone card). Remove remaining sticky residue by adding more vinegar.
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24
Aug 09
Poll: What is your most bothersome cleaning issue?
Leave your comments and tips below! The Sparkling Finish staff and community may have the answer to your cleaning issue!
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20
Aug 09
Cleaning Tip: Your Cutting Board
To kill germs on your cutting board, use a paper towel and wipe the board down with vinegar, then use another paper towel to wipe it down with hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is a guaranteed bacteria killer!
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17
Aug 09
Cleaning Tip: Remove Stubborn Soap Scum
To remove stubborn soap scum use a sheet of fabric softener, ie Bounce. It will leave the surface scum free and with a shine.
Use car wax to help keep scum away longer.
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