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Dirty bottles

Fill the bottles or vessels halfway with hot water. Add a few drops of liquid dish-washing soap, two tablespoons of white vinegar, and a cup of uncooked rice. Swirl the mixture for a few minutes. This eliminates the dirt. Rinse well with hot water and air-dry.

Dry Cutting Board

Restore your cutting board by heating a bottle of pure mineral oil in a bowl of hot water. Wipe the oil on the surface of your board using a soft cloth. Remove excess oil after four to six hours.

Dusty Chandelier

Moisten a cotton cloth using a glass cleaner. For crystals, use a mixture of rubbing alcohol and distilled water. Wipe each prism with the damp cloth and then dry using another cloth. You can also use cotton gloves.

Flattened Pillows

Place them in the sun for a few hours. Avoid leaving them out too long because it can fade the fabric. The sun will help evaporate moisture that gets into the cushion filling, making the pillows fatten up nicely.

Grazed Linoleum

Rub the spot with an eraser or using a white toothpaste and dry cloth.

Hard-to-Remove Lighting Fixtures

Put a foot long strip of duct tape on the middle of a bulb. Fold each end in half so that it sticks to itself. Grasp each end between your thumb and index finger and twist in counterclockwise motion to loosen the bulb.

Peeling Wallpaper

Using a knife, wipe wallpaper paste on a piece of paper. Rub the piece of paper underneath the peeling area of the wallpaper and press it against the wall. Slide the piece of paper out and smooth out bubbles using a cloth.

Stained Bath Tub

Mix equal amounts of potassium hydrogen tartrate (or commonly known as cream of tartar) and baking soda with lemon juice to create a paste. Rub the mixture into the stain using a soft cloth or your fingers. Leave for thirty minutes and then rinse with water.

Stuck Sliding Doors and Windows

Use a small amount of silicone spray lubricant, which can be bought at hardware stores, to lubricate the sliding area. Squirt it on a cloth then wipe along the tracks. This can be used for metal, wood, or plastic.

Tangled Extension Cords

Arrange extension cords inside a large plastic bucket when they’re not in use. This keeps them tangle-free and leaves your house looking organized.

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