1. Cleaning Shower Door Grooves and Tracks - Much like cleaning soap scum off the doors themselves, you can also use white vinegar for the tracks. To get the best results, you will need to sacrifice a tooth brush. Get in there and really scrub.



2. Cleaning Shower Walls - Cleaning shower walls is not nearly as hard as many people make it. Use a floor mop. You will still have to twist a bit, but it will be much easier on your body. For cleaning products, use basic dishwasher soap.

3. Dirty Piano Keys ? If you tickle the ivories, they inevitably will get dirty. Dab them with a towel soaked in lemon juice. It will sound terrible, but they will be clean.

4. Candle Wax in Carpet ? If you get candle wax in your carpet, grab the iron and a brown bag. Place the bag over the wax and apply the iron. The wax will melt into the bag.

5. Clean Muddy Carpets ? Unless you are a hermit, muddy carpets are a fact of life. To get it out, wet the mud, sprinkle salt on it and then vacuum about an hour later.

6. Scrubbing to Music ? Distractions can be a beautiful thing when you are doing something less than fun. To get through a big cleaning project, try putting on some music. Even better, try listening to a comedian. It will make the time pass quicker.

7. Allergies and Cleaning ? If you have allergies, take your medication before cleaning your place. Cleaning is primarily about the removal of dirt and dust.

8. Remove Rust on Furniture ? If you have metal pieces on your furniture, they will inevitably start to rust. Rub them with turpentine. Does the trick every time.

9. Cleaning Kitchen Floors ? There is a particular procedure for cleaning kitchen floors. Sweep first, then mop, then sponge mop. Gets them gleaming every time.

10. Mixing Cleaning Products ? Cleaning products are chemical mixtures and should never be mixed. The chemical in one product may react with those in another. Burns and explosions are possible.

A thorough cleaning of your house should happen at least a couple of times a year. You might groan at the idea, but you will feel much better when it is completed.