#1 Cleaning Tip
Dab an ice cube on chewing gum to remove it from the carpet and let it sit for about a minute. The gum will become hard and stiff, enabling you to pull it off easily.

#2 Cleaning Tip
To remove coffee and tea stains from the kitchen sink, use baking soda. Just be sure to rinse well and dry.

#3 Cleaning Tip
Solve the crisis of a wax-stained carpet by scraping off cooled wax with a dull knife, then placing a couple of paper towels on the remaining wax and running a warm iron over the area.

#4 Cleaning Tip
Remove grease stains by covering the entire spot with liquid dish detergent. Gently work detergent into the grease to dissolve it, and rinse the area with white vinegar to remove excess detergent.

#5 Cleaning Tip
Use salt on red wine or coffee spills to soak up the stain and keep it from setting. Excess salt can easily be vacuumed or wiped up.

#1
Vacuum the furnace vent once a month to remove dust and dirt build-up and improve efficiency.

#2
Remove crumbs nestled between appliances with a vacuum's crevice tool.

#3
Remove couch cushions and use vacuum attachments to collect the dust, dirt and debris that fell through the cracks.

#4
Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures at least once a month with an extendable duster or use your vacuum's wand and dusting brush attachment.

#5
Dust books on the bookshelf once a month with the vacuum brush attachment on your vacuum.