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what is the best thing to use on Stainless Steele appliances

Tags: Appliances, Cleaning, Kitchen, Money saving, Stainless Steel

When your pet has an accident on the carpet (or your toddler), pour salt on it, let sit overnight and vacuum up. No smell, no stain! Preschools in California use this trick!

Tags: Carpet, Money saving, Odor control, Pets, Stain removal

I know you don't clean outside, but this can apply to a lot of things. What's the best way to clean without leaving water spots, especially on window exteriors?

Tags: Cleaning, microfiber, Money saving, squeegee, Water spots, Windows

I never knew plastic shower curtains could be thrown in the washer until college. But guess what? You can throw plastic shower curtains in the washer. Then just hang them back up to dry.

Tags: Bathroom, Creative, Money saving

For a very good all purpose cleaner, fill a spray bottle half full with water and add a squirt or two of Ivory Liquid dish soap. Then finish filling with water. It’s cheap and does a great job cleaning kitchen surfaces without leaving a residue behind.

Tags: Cleaners, Kitchen, Money saving

Before a party, fill small dishes with vanilla, vinegar or activated charcoal for an easy, inexpensive smoke odor eater. If you go with the charcoal, you might want to hide the dishes discretely around your apartment.

Tags: Money saving, Odor control

To get coffee stains out of fabric or a rug, dip a white cloth into a beaten egg yolk and rub the yolk into the stain. Then rinse with clear water. I don’t know why, but it comes right out.

Tags: Creative, Money saving, Stain removal

When the inevitable red wine spill happens, white wine can be your best friend. White wine neutralizes red wine and makes it easier to lift the color off of your carpet or clothing. Simply pour white wine over the stained area and very gently blot the liquid up with a thick towel. Once you have the majority of the spill blotted up, take your favorite carpet shampoo or clothing stain remover and clean as you would if it were a bit of dirt.

Tags: Carpet, Money saving