Preventive Cleaning
Cleaning has to be done, it keeps everyone civilized. Now for the good news...there are preventive cleaning systems that cut cleaning time. The way a kitchen is designed can make it easier to care for on a daily basis. Designer Andrea Benedic ... [... more]
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Stains II
Have you ever spilled something on a silk blouse and tried, unsuccessfully, to get rid of the stain? Chances are, you couldn't remove it for a good reason...not every cleaning method works on every kind of fabric. In this episode, host Linda Cobb ... [... more]
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Oops and Accidents
Life's full of surprises and they're not always good ones. When an accident happens, that means someone's got to clean it up. In this episode, host Linda Cobb shows you some solutions to help clean up those unforeseen situations, as well as some ... [... more]
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Garage
It's time to talk about the place in the home where you put everything that you don't know what to do with...the garage. Garages are designed to store cars, but for most families it is stuffed with much more than cars. The time has come to take ... [... more]
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Borax
Borax, a naturally occurring mineral, has been around for thousands of years. It's widely used in the manufacture of mild antiseptics, water softeners, chemicals and cleaning agents. The automotive industry is even testing it as a possible ... [... more]
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Laundry 2
It’s laundry day! Get the dirt on detergents, bleach and fabric softeners. Also, since your washer does all the work, make sure you treat it well by following the Queen's tips on regular maintenance. [... more]
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Moving
Time to clear the cupboards and pack the boxes. Anyone who has ever moved knows that if you're not organized, you may never see some of your possessions again. Host Linda Cobb offers tips for a hassle-free move and recipes for wiping away grit ... [... more]
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Clutter
For most people clutter is just annoying, but for some people clutter has a debilitating effect on their lives. It's important to realize there are psychological and emotional reasons behind clutter and there are also ways to recover from this ... [... more]
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Vinegar
If you have a sense of smell, you know the pungent scent of vinegar. Think of it as the smell of clean. This mild, organic acidic can clean and sanitize a coffeepot, keep your drains running clear and smelling fresh, and can even repel insects. ... [... more]
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Dusting
You may have heard the phrase "wait until the dust settles." And settle it does, on everything in the house. In fact, dust never really goes away, so don't make yourself crazy trying to get every speck. In reality, a cleaner home is a healthier [... more]
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Pets
Whether your pet is as big as a horse or is small enough to fit in your lap, it needs to be cleaned...and cleaned up after on a regular basis. Host Linda Cobb has some handy tips on tap to take care of just those issues. [... more]
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Homemade Beauty
The Queen of Clean® demonstrates that kitchen ingredients are also inexpensive beauty products. She incorporates oatmeal, buttermilk, vegetable oil and sugar into facials, hair and exfoliating treatments. Conversely, the Queen pulls items from ... [... more]
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