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	<title>TipNut.com&#187; Cleaning Tips Archives</title>
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	<description>Creative Homemaking Ideas &#38; Household Tips</description>
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		<title>Do You Wash Your Broom?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:13:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brooms are an essential tool for a clean home, we use them on a daily basis to sweep up dirt, dust bunnies and spilled bits that accumulate on our floors. But when the broom bristles are full of grody bits, aren&#8217;t we just spreading dirt and germs around when we use them for cleaning?
ou don&#8217;t [...]

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		<title>Vacuum Bag Sachet Fresheners: How-To</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/vacuum-bag-sachet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cleaning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Homemade Cleaners]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Household Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Slip these fragrant sachets into your vacuum bag and enjoy the pleasant fragrance when you vacuum the floor. They&#8217;re easy to make using just a few simple ingredients and best part is: they don&#8217;t make a mess!
How To Make Vacuum Bag Sachets
Ingredients:
1/4 cup dried lavender*
1/4 cup dried rosemary*
1 TBS cloves*
1/2 cup cedar shavings
1 TBS baking [...]

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		<title>Homemade Carpet Cleaner: Recipe</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/homemade-carpet-cleaner/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/homemade-carpet-cleaner/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Homemade Cleaners]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Household Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s an easy and natural way to clean stains from your carpet and brighten them up, just a few simple ingredients are needed!
Ingredients:
2 tsp eucalyptus oil
2 tsp glycerine
2 TBS vinegar
2 TBS bicarbonate soda
2 TBS methylated spirits
Directions:

Pour all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well to mix.
For spot cleaning: Spray stain and rub clean with [...]

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		<title>21 Crayon Busters: How To Remove Crayon From Walls</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/21-crayon-busters-how-to-remove-crayon-from-walls/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/21-crayon-busters-how-to-remove-crayon-from-walls/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:16:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cleaning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Here is an organized master tip file of crayon removal tips that I&#8217;ve gathered over time. Keep in mind some paint finishes may be dulled or damaged by a particular method, so test a small area of your wall first.
If the walls are covered in wallpaper, you&#8217;ll need to work carefully and make sure to [...]

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		<title>How To Clean Household Sponges</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/how-to-clean-household-sponges/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/how-to-clean-household-sponges/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:41:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cleaning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know your household sponges should be cleaned at least every other day? They are nice for scrubbing and wiping up, but make sure to wash frequently to help prevent spreading grubbies around your home.
According to Simmons Center for Hygiene and Health in the Home:
&#8221;A sponge that&#8217;s been in use for no more than [...]

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		<title>How To Remove Nail Polish From Carpet</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/nail-polish-carpet/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/nail-polish-carpet/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:03:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cleaning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a carpet stain removal tip sent in by Charlotte, nail polish spills can make an awful mess on carpet and here&#8217;s her tip for removing it:

First remove what you can of the nail polish by blotting it up with paper towels.
Next pour a little nail polish remover on the stain and blot the nail [...]

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		<title>How To Clean Stainless Steel Appliances: Tips</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/clean-stainless-steel/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/clean-stainless-steel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:13:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gleaming stainless steel appliances look lovely in the kitchen, but the downside is the ever-present fingerprint marks and smudges (especially around refrigerator and oven door handles). There&#8217;s no getting around the extra effort it takes to keep these appliances shining, but here&#8217;s how you can get rid of those pesky smudges easily.
How To Clean Stainless [...]

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		<title>How To Remove Stains From Marble &amp; Granite</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/marble-granite-stains/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Cleaning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Marble and granite countertops are gorgeous but they are porous and will soak in liquids that can leave stains (even sitting water can cause stains!). Here are some poultice recipes &#038; stain removers that can help remove those. Many types of liquids and sauces can stain the stone including fruit juices, wine, coffee, tea, water, [...]

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		<title>Underarm &amp; Deodorant Stains: Removal Tips</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/deodorant-stains/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/deodorant-stains/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:43:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Household Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laundry]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Deodorant &#038; Antiperspirant Stains:

Sponge stains with ammonia then rinse. If you&#8217;re cleaning clothing that contains wool or silk, first dilute the ammonia with water (50/50 ratio).

Yellow Underarm Stains:

Treat stains by gently rubbing a bar of laundry soap into the stain area. Spritz the spot with water first, then rub bar of soap into spot.
Another method [...]

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		<title>Tips For Cleaning A Dishwasher</title>
		<link>http://tipnut.com/clean-dishwasher/</link>
		<comments>http://tipnut.com/clean-dishwasher/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:39:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TipNut</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Kitchen Cleaning]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Cleaning the inside of dishwashers isn&#8217;t high on To-Do lists since they do a great job cleaning themselves while they wash dishes. Sometimes though there may be a few rust stains, detergent or mineral buildup or even an off-smell inside your dishwasher that you want to get rid of. Here are few quick &#038; easy [...]

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