– Junk Drawers
Dump the contents of your
junk drawer (or drawers) and
trash unnecessary odds and ends. Use
an all-purpose cleaner on the inside of
the drawer. Add a liner or dividers before
putting things back where they belong.
– Kids' Toys
Sanitize solid plastic toys on the top rack of your dishwasher or with disinfectant
wipes. Pop sturdy, plush toys (without battery packs) in a pillowcase, knot it, run
them on a gentle, low-spin cycle, and dry them on low heat with no tumble. Hand-wash or
spot-treat delicate toys with a rag dipped in warm, soapy water.
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– Mattresses
Strip and launder bedding. Vacuum
the mattress with an upholstery
attachment, then sprinkle with
baking soda and vacuum again. Blot stains with an
enzyme cleaner or a mixture of dish soap, baking
soda, and hydrogen peroxide. Let dry, rotate or flip
the mattress, and add a protector.
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– Light Fixtures
Turn off your lights and
unscrew the bulbs. For
standard fixtures, dust surfaces and
wipe metal and glass parts with warm,
soapy water, then let them dry. Note
that antique, brass, and crystal fixtures
may require specialized products.
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