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HOME CLEANING HACKS TO SAVE TIME,
ENERGY, THE PLANET
Everyone loves a clean home, but as the weather gets nicer, many of us want to spend less time spruc- ing up and more time enjoying summer with family and friends. This is when a few good cleaning hacks can come in handy.
In a recent Bona/Harris Poll online survey, 92% of Americans noted they’d like some type of cleaning “hack” to save time and energy. To help get the job done faster and easier, consider these home cleaning tips and tricks. Bonus: They all take a greener approach to cleaning so you can feel good about your home and your impact on the planet.
USE ICE TO CLEAN GARBAGE DISPOSAL
A lot of crud goes down your kitchen sink drain. If you have a garbage dispos- al, it can get dirty and stinky over time. The blades of the disposal system are dangerous to clean directly, so instead, toss in a few ice cubes and run the sys- tem for a minute. Better yet, freeze a bit of lemon or orange rind into the cubes to clean the blades and leave behind a fresh scent.
STEAM CLEAN THE MICROWAVE
Instead of scrubbing a grimy micro- wave, use the power of steam. Place a SEE PAGE 14
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