Home and Garden

We all need to clean our keyboards every once in a while. No matter how much of a neat freak you are, dust always manages to find its way in between your keys. Try cleaning your keyboard with baby wipes. They'll easily remove dirt, dried spills and other buildup on your keys.

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A very effective way to clean your coffee maker is with denture tablets. Simply drop two tablets in the tank and fill it with water. Run the coffeemaker. Discard the pot full of water and follow up with two rinse cycles of clean water.

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Create a home-made, flexible ice pack with rubbing alcohol. Mix 1 part rubbing alcohol with 3 parts water in a self-closing bag. Set in your freezer, and soon you'll have a slushy, comfortable ice pack.

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Getting your pet into a tub of water can be tricky. Skip the mess and the hassle by giving your pet a dry shampoo. Rub a handful or two of baby powder into your pet's fur, then let settle. Follow through with regular brushing.

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Here's a quick fix for a carpet stain... First, blot up the unfortunate spill, then pat it with a wet sponge. Squirt shaving cream on the spot (yes, shaving cream) and wipe clean with a damp sponge. The stain is gone!

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Clear up clogged drains in your home with a home-made concoction consisting of a couple Alka-Seltzer tablets and a cup of vinegar.

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Use toothpaste to shine up your clothes iron. Simply apply non-gel toothpaste to your cool iron, scrub with a rag, then rinse clean.

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Do you have holes in your window screen that are allowing small bugs to enter your home? Try covering the holes with clear nail polish.

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