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To easily clean your microwave without chemicals, Mary Alice Warren of Waco, Texas\u00a0says, \u201cPlace 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or baking soda in a bowl. Heat on high until the mixture boils. Let steam accumulate on the walls and door of the microwave. Remove the bowl and wipe down the interior.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n
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Air vent covers are a hidden dirty spot in your home. Marge Grandy of Flippin, Arkansas, says, \u201cI run all my metal heat and air conditioning vent covers through the dishwasher every spring and fall. It saves lots of time and does a better job than doing it by hand.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n
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Banish the tarnish with this simple solution from reader Lois Kreider of Lebanon, Pennsylvania.\u00a0\u201cPlace silver in an aluminum pan or in your kitchen sink lined with\u00a0aluminum foil. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of baking soda and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 10 to 12 minutes\n\n\n\n
When her handheld\u00a0can opener\u00a0gets balky, Ruth Brennan of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, says she\u00a0uses a toothbrush, hot water and dishwashing detergent to clean it. \u201cAfter cleaning, lubricate the opener with vegetable oil and set it aside for a\u00a0while. Wipe off the excess oil and it will work like new.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n
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