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🍷 Vinegar & Newspaper for Clean Mirrors: Mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray on mirrors and wipe with crumpled newspaper for a streak-free shine.


🥒 Cucumber Slices for Stainless Steel: Rub cucumber slices over stainless steel to remove tarnish and bring back shine.


🧻 Toilet Paper Roll for Cord Organization: Use an empty toilet paper roll to organize and prevent tangling of small cords and cables.


🎾 Tennis Ball for Wall Marks: Gently rub a clean tennis ball over scuff marks on walls to erase them without damaging the paint.


🌵 Toothbrush for Cleaning Jewelry: Gently scrub the nooks and crannies of jewelry with a soft toothbrush and soapy water for a thorough clean.


🎈 Static Electricity for Pet Hair: Rub a balloon over upholstery to create static electricity, which will attract pet hair, making it easier to vacuum up.


🍚 Raw Rice for Cleaning Narrow Bottles: Fill narrow bottles or vases with raw rice, a little water, and dish soap; shake vigorously to scrub the inside clean.


🧴 Conditioner for Stainless Steel Shine: Apply a small amount of hair conditioner to a clean cloth and buff stainless steel surfaces for a quick shine.


🚪 Baby Oil for Squeaky Door Hinges: Apply a small amount of baby oil to squeaky hinges as a temporary fix until you can use proper lubricant.


🍽️ White Bread for Wall Scuff Marks: Gently rub a piece of white bread against wall scuff marks. The bread acts like an eraser to lift the marks.


🥄 Spoon for Carpet Impressions: Use the edge of a spoon to gently lift carpet fibers back into place where furniture has left indentations.


🧂 Salt for Red Wine Spills: Immediately pour salt over a red wine spill on a carpet or fabric to absorb the wine. Vacuum or wash it out later.


🍋 Olive Oil & Lemon for Natural Wood Polish: Mix olive oil with a little lemon juice and use it to polish wood surfaces, leaving them shiny and smelling fresh.


🥤 Baking Soda for Freshening Up Carpets: Sprinkle baking soda on your carpet, let it sit for at least 15 minutes, then vacuum up for a fresher scent.


🚿 Lint Roller for Lamp Shade Cleaning: Use a lint roller to gently remove dust and pet hair from fabric lamp shades without damaging them.


🍽️ Olive Oil for Measuring Sticky Substances: Coat measuring cups or spoons with a thin layer of olive oil before measuring sticky substances like honey or syrup for easy release.


🥤 Plastic Bottle for Yolk Separation: Squeeze a plastic bottle slightly, then gently release over a yolk to suck it up and separate it from the white.


👚 Pillowcase for Ceiling Fan Cleaning: Slip an old pillowcase over a ceiling fan blade, then pull it off, trapping dust and dirt inside the case.


🍹 Straw for Flower Stem Trimming: Insert a flower stem into a straw to keep it straight while you trim the end with scissors, especially useful for delicate or hollow-stemmed flowers.


📌 Rubber Band for Stripped Screw Removal: Place a rubber band over a stripped screw and then try to remove it with a screwdriver. The rubber provides extra grip.


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