Window Cleaner – Mix 2 teaspoons of white vinegar & 1 liter (qt) warm water. Wipe down surface using a crumbled newspaper (Black and white only).

Mold/Mildew Remover – Apply white vinegar or lemon juice using a sponge.

Tub/Tile Cleaner – For simple cleaning, rub in baking soda with a damp sponge and rinse with fresh water. For tougher jobs, wipe surface with vinegar first and follow with baking soda. (Vinegar can break down tile grout so use sparingly).

Toilet Bowl Cleaner – Mix ¼ cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar into basin and let sit for a few minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse.

Rust Remover – Sprinkle salt on the rust, squeeze a lime over the salt until it’s soaked. Let mixture sit for 2-3 hours.

Dust Busters – Mix 10 drops of lemon oil, 2tablespoons of lemon juice, and a few drops of olive oil in a spray bottle, spray onto surface and wipe clean with a cotton cloth.

Disinfecting Solution – Pour 1 tablespoon of household bleach in a spray bottle filled with water and use it to disinfect around the sink and counters.

Clogged Drain – When your drain is clogged with grease, try pouring a cup of salt and a cup of baking soda down the drain followed by a generous amount of boiling water. This works to dissolve grease and clear the drain.

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Create Structure – Routines are important when it comes to staying organized. Take care of certain tasks on specific days or times of the day.
Make The Bed – Start your day off the right way by simply making your bed. This automatically makes your room look and feel neater.
Sort Mail – Deal with all your mail as it comes in. Toss junk mail, and hand out junk mail to other household members. Set aside a place for relevant magazines, newspapers, and catalogs so that you can sort through them at your convenience.
Clean out your purse/bag – Spend five minutes every night de-cluttering your purse/bag to avoid the clutter bug.
Quick Clean – Focus on an area of the house that gets overlooked, like the top of the fridge, and give it a quick clean.
Never Leave Empty Handed – Before leaving any room grab something that doesn’t belong and put it in its place. You’d be surprised how much of a difference this will make.
More Hands, Less Work – Everyone should be involved in the organizing process. With everyone involved, your chances of staying organized are increased. Plus it takes some of the weight off your shoulders.
Trash It – If you have items that are broken or can’t be used anymore and no one wants them, the best thing to do is to trash them. It’ll free your space and your mind.

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• Don’t throw your clothes on the floor when you undress. If still clean, put them back in closets or drawers. If not, toss them in the hamper.
• Keep your hamper in close proximity to where you get undressed so that you’re not tempted to just throw clothes on the floor.
• Keep a bottle of laundry stain remover by your hamper for clothes that are stained and spoiled. Spray the spots before tossing clothes into hamper. Pre-treating them is the best way to be sure all stains will vanish.
• Don’t let the hamper overflow. By staying on top of your laundry, the task becomes less daunting.
• Choose a specific day for clothes to be taken to the drycleaners and picked up.
• Wash clothes and towels in cold water. This preserves your clothing and reduces your energy bill. Plus, it’s great for the environment.

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• Consider hiring someone who specializes in organization. There are many pros out there that will come to your house and completely organize all your personal effects. They’ll box and file your belongings. It will cost you, but it will be money well spent.
• Schedule an actual date and time to start your project. Don’t put it off for another day.
• Search the web for different ways to organize your closet, look through decorating magazines, and visit stores like Ikea, Lowes, and Home Depot.
• Organize your closet by groups, such as jeans, skirts, dresses, and shoes. Color code each item within those groups.
• Decide on what extra shelves or extra poles need to be put in. Is your closet designed to maximize every inch of space available?
• Make sure there is a place for everything in your closet. There should be no “free throws” and letting shoes and shirts end up wherever. Make sure everything returns to where it belongs.

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