Weekly Topic Inspiration: Cleaning Guides for Dummies

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   As I did some housekeeping this weekend, I found myself Googling around for good cleaning guides and was surprised by the dearth of helpful articles out there. Because cleaning guides are a home-related topic, they typically get good ad revenues. What's more, we all have to clean, so everyone has at least a few time-saving tips to share.  Why not cash in on those tips? Join the Weekly Topic Inspiration crew this week by sharing some of your best cleaning guides and advice!
   
   Here are some commonly-searched keywords to give you inspiration: how to clean your house, how to clean a bathroom, housekeeping tips, home carpet cleaning, oven cleaner, how to clean glass top stove, cleaning glass top stoves, how to clean a dishwasher, dishwasher rince aid, dishwasher detergent, cleaning out my closet, clean house, spring cleaning, stain removal, cleaning tips, house cleaning tips, spring cleaning checklist, spring clean, how to remove stains, cleaning tips for the home, household tips and tricks, spring cleaning, carpet cleaner, duct cleaning, how to clean leather, carpet cleaning services, home cleaning services, housekeeping services, carpet stain removal, professional cleaning services...
   
   Basically, there are a TON of people searching for cleaning advice. 'Nuff said.
   
   If you'd like to join in on this week's topic by writing a Hub, follow these steps:
   
   1)    Click here to visit this week's topic.
   2)    Click the green button "answer this question".
   3)    Click the gray button below the box (leave that empty) that says "make a Hub about it."
   4)    Give your Hub a very specific title, like Easy Summer Gardening Projects for Kids or Challenging Summer Activities for Teens
   5)    Create good quality original content that hasn't been covered before.
   6)    After you publish your Weekly Topic Inspiration Hub, come back to this forum thread and post a link to your Hub with a brief description of what you wrote about and why.
   
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   I'm looking forward to reading your guides. I could really use some housekeeping advice!

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      brittanytoddposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      http://brittanytodd.hubpages.com/hub/Ho … -Chemicals
      
      My hub shows you how to get rid of stains from clothing, carpet and wooden furniture without using harmful chemicals.  A lot of the things in my hub can be found in your common cupboard.  This is such a great topic.  Enjoy!

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Ok, first, I think you've broken some sort of record with WTI speed! Way to go, brittanytodd!
         Also, this is just the sort of guide I need! My wooden cafe table could really use the polish outlined in your Hub, so I'm going to try it out this weekend

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            Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Cleaning and babysitting tips all in one w/e Simone?  I think you are all set on the homefront,

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         Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Brittany-I read your hub and a few other pieces of your work.  Great hubs

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            brittanytoddposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you both so much!  Hopefully you will be able to get rid of those ring marks, Simone!  Denise, thank you for commenting and reading my hubs.  I really appreciate it and am now a proud follower of you too.

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               brittanytoddposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Here's one more for cleaning the bathroom and kitchen:
               
               http://brittanytodd.hubpages.com/hub/Ho … rganically

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                  mark40posted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Thank you
                  
                  Good post
                  
                  I like your post.

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                  Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Absolutely love this! You've outlined some uses for baking soda that I had never even heard of before. So nifty!

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                     brittanytoddposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Thank you so much, friends!  I'm glad my unique cleaning habits came in handy.

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                  K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  Fantastic work Brittany.  No more smelly trash thanks to your hub!

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I just read your stain remover hub and it is just great brittanytodd!

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            brittanytoddposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you so much!  And I'm glad it worked for you!

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      Millionaire Tipsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Raising the Standard of Cleaning
      
      
      http://millionairetips.hubpages.com/_Mi … -Cleaning/

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         A very cool and unique way to show your topic!

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            Millionaire Tipsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you K9. It was fun to come up with a way to explain cleaning with charts and graphs.

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Absolutely brilliant! I shall mend my ways, Millionaire Tips!

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            Millionaire Tipsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Thank you Simone.

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      carriethomsonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      http://carriethomson.hubpages.com/t/2b1d84
      
      Who doesn’t like a bathroom that looks squeaky clean and sparkles like it’s been newly fitted. Here are some cleaning tips for squeaky clean and sparkling new bathroom.

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         carriethomsonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         hey i dont know i clicked on reply and posted here is it entered?? i think i posted my link in reply of some one elses link !! gee not sure doing this  for the first time plz guide ppl

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            Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            You did it right, carriethomson, and it's a great Hub!!

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Such helpful tips for bathroom cleaning, that shower head tip is great!

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   Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

   Great topic...we'll see if I can manage to squeeze one in for this week.

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Yay! I hope you do!

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   barryrutherfordposted 12 years ago

   Spring Cleaning Guide for Bachelors
   
   
   http://barryrutherford.hubpages.com/hub … Guide?done

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      ... and bachelorettes! I find this to be quite helpful

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         barryrutherfordposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Simone I am so Glad

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Nice work,...that video is a blast!

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Good one--I agree with K9-Funny song, hee hee

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   Nell Roseposted 12 years ago

   Vacuum cleaner broke down? And you got visitors coming?
   Don't panic, here's a few tips on how to clean your carpet
   the old fashioned way!
   
   http://nell-rose.hubpages.com/_3irgbjxg … n-A-Budget

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Whoooooah... this kind of blew my mind. I didn't even know carpets could be cleaned with something so low tech as a broom and a spray bottle. Super interesting!

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Awesome! I will be employing your "hoe" technique for sure, Nell! Thanks for another great read.

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Great tips Nell

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   Teresa Coppensposted 12 years ago

   Check out my hub explaining the many uses of vinegar in the kitchen and bathroom and a not so common use of sidewalk chalk in the laundry room.
   
   http://teresacoppens.hubpages.com/hub/E … -Home?done

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This hub rocks!

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Ditto K9's comments.

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I'm still stunned by the idea of being able to use sidewalk chalk as a cleaning agent. Boy, the things one learns from WTI Hubs!

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      brittanytoddposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Chalk?!  This is a great hub!  Good work

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   K9keystrokesposted 12 years ago

   Essential oil formaula for cleaning your oven; keeping it green!
   
   http://hubpages.com/t/2b0b54

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Love it! I'm going to have to give this a go once I decimate the inside of my oven with holiday baking.

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         (()) decimate....I totally relate!

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      K9-that was AWESOME!

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         MMMMWAAAH!

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      brittanytoddposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Such a great hub, K9!  Keep up the great work!

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         K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks Brittany!

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   Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

   Hahaa, I'm keepin' it green this week too by using baking soda to clean my stovetop... or trying to, at least @_@

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      FUN lesson for stove top cleaning,..."brushing" as a main ingredient, go figure!

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         If only it weren't so.

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            K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Simone, I finally got to SEE the video (loving firefox, thanks) and it is a real hoot! You are very entertaining to watch! Great stuff.
            

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      Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Great job, Simone!  Loved the first two steps especially! 

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         Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Those are my specialty!

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      brittanytoddposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This is great!  I love the video.

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   barryrutherfordposted 12 years ago

   Choosing a Vacuum Cleaner
   
   
   http://barryrutherford.hubpages.com/hub … eaner?done

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      A good discussion of some excellent options

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I have always wanted a Dyson, but the Miele you mention does sound pretty good. Interesting review.

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   Rik Ravadoposted 12 years ago

   Students guide to Fixing Nightmare Shared Bathrooms:
   
   http://rikravado.hubpages.com/hub/The-Y … mergencies

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      Millionaire Tipsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This hub is funny and helpful at the same time.  Excellent read.

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      K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Humorous to say the least, but with good tips laced into the fun!

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      Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Love it! And the first image perfectly depicts my personal reaction to the prospect of cleaning a bathroom.

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    K9keystrokesposted 12 years ago

    More Essential Green Cleaning, only in the Laundry Room this time! You'll even find a handy chart!
    http://k9keystrokes.hubpages.com/t/2b133e
    
    Happy Hubbing Folks!
    K9

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Read it-awesome job K9, as usual.

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          K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Hubhugs Denise~

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I've been wondering about homemade laundry detergent recently! This is great!

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          K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks Simone!

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    naeemebrahimjeeposted 12 years ago

    So I'm fairly new around here; and I thought I'd join in this week!
    
    I wrote a hub about getting rid of the most common household stains!
    
    Hope you guys can learn something!
    http://naeemebrahimjee.hubpages.com/hub … old-Stains

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Read it and left you a comment.  Good one!

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Loads of information! Thanks for doing the hard work.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Yeah! It's nice to see fixes for all sorts of spills and stains in one convenient place.

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    Avamumposted 12 years ago

    I wrote about cleaning tile and grout in the bathroom, a task I truly dislike -ugh!! The harsh chemical cleaners I've tried in the past make my eyes sting and my throat sore, so I rounded up some hints from some old Housekeeping type books my grandmothers gave me when I first moved out on my own. Not that I ever read them....until now, that is!
    
    http://avamum.hubpages.com/hub/Tile-and … or-Dummies

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Fantastic work avamum!  Tile grout is a pet peeve for me so I had to Tweet this hub!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       You're not alone, Avamum! I'll be trying out these more natural methods though- they certainly sound more desirable when compared to all that gross, unpleasant stuff one usually deals with when cleaning!

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       brittanytoddposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       This is a great hub!  Good work.  Voted up, etc.

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    K9keystrokesposted 12 years ago

    NO WAY! Green powder soap recipes for the Automatic Dishwasher?...Essentially, yes!
    
    http://k9keystrokes.hubpages.com/t/2b1657
    
    HubHugs to the room~
    K9

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Essentially indeed! Gotta love 'dem oils! I really should get one of those starter kits. One can do so much with them!

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          K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thanks Simone! Those kits are really fun.

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    calicoasterposted 12 years ago

    Oooh..I just wrote a hub on the topic, without even knowing that this was this week's hubmob topic ha ha.. Anyways, My post is on cleaning saltwater aquarium:
    
    Tips to Clean and Maintain a Saltwater Aquarium

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Really well done hub. Such organized salt water fish tank maintenance tips!  Well impressed to say the least.

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          calicoasterposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you!!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       That's no small feat! The Hub is quite useful. It's impressive how much upkeep is required to keep the tank in good order!

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    I've published another one! This time, it's advice on how often different pieces of bedding should be washed, complete with a helpful table I've been referring to for quite some time!

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Having a schedule to keep bedding clean is so helpful! Love that chart!
       

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    MelissaBarrettposted 12 years ago

    I did a hub on how to clean the gunk off the bottom of pans.  It's my first real how-to and my first weekly inspiration topic.  Any suggestions would be welcome
    
    http://melissabarrett.hubpages.com/hub/ … Steel-Pans

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Suggestions? Tosh! This is really awesome! I love the before and after photos, and the Hub is useful, succinct, and easy to digest!
       My only suggestion is that you join us for WTI more! It's awesome to have you in on the fun!

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          MelissaBarrettposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Aww shucks ma'am.  Thank you!

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Melissa! You could teach a course on the building of WTI hubs! Really great example of HOW TO join the fun!   

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    I did another laundry one - this Hub is a guide to washing pillows!

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       K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Tennis Balls and washing Pillows! Brilliant! (())

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Cool!

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    Sally's Troveposted 12 years ago

    Looks like Drano will figure prominently into these hubs about cleaning. Actually, it already has, like taking the prime position on a hub about bringing houseplants indoors for the winter...what's Drano got to do with that?

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    zanaworldposted 12 years ago

    Everyone is talking about good housekeeping habits.  Should those good habits be limited to your closet, or bathroom or kitchen?  Well, shouldn’t you develop good housekeeping habits for your other homes – like your INBOX, your FACEBOOK, your TWITTER, your DESKTOP or your LAPTOP?
    Here are some useful quick tips for all some of these...
    
    http://zanaworld.hubpages.com/hub/Good- … mail-Inbox

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       Millionaire Tipsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       My inbox desperately needed this hub!  Great tips.

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          K9keystrokesposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Smart topic.

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hahaa, what a creative contribution to this week's topic! I'm a huge advocate of clean inboxes, so huzzah for this Hub!

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    K9keystrokesposted 12 years ago

    Experiencing bad fridge or freezer odors? Check out these essential green cleaning recipes that are Eco-friendly and work great!
    http://k9keystrokes.hubpages.com/t/2b1cfe
    
    Have a great Thanksgiving week Hubbers!
    K9

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       Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, K9  The same to you.      Love your green clean!

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Gosh, K9! You're a cleaning GODDESS!! I didn't even realize essential oils could be used to improve fridge and freezer odors.

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          Denise Handlonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

          Simone-I think I got mine in under the wire again...     ???     
          
          Anyway, it is posted below and I think you'll get a kick out of it.  You know me-always trying the other angle!

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             Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

             I loved it!!

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    RedElfposted 12 years ago

    Simone, are we keeping the same topic for this week, too? I'd like to get in the the fun...
    

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hey RedElf! I've introduced two new topics, but I've made them related (home improvement and getting organized) so they still might fit in with what you're thinking of writing about!
       
       I've also made these two topics part of a two-week WTI stint, so we can all have plenty of time to join in on the fun.
       
       Though you're still more than welcome to publish in this week's topic!! It's a really good one!

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    Denise Handlonposted 12 years ago

    Here is mine...I hope it isn't too late!
    
    http://denisehandlon.hubpages.com/hub/M … Your-Home#

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       Simone Smithposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Totally not too late- and it's a very useful Hub! The subject you've chosen is one of the more popular ones, keyword-wise. I'm surprised that not more Hubbers chose to write on the subject!

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    Simone Smithposted 12 years ago

    Hey y'all!!
    
    First, I want to give a really big thanks to everyone who participated in this week's Weekly Topic Inspiration thread. I think this is the best one I've ever seen!!
    
    Because we seem to have a bunch of really stellar DIY and cleaning experts with us, I've made the next WTI themes DIY Home Improvement Projects and De-Cluttering tips. Stop by the forum thread to join in on the fun!
    
    I've also made these themes part of a two week WTI (that's why there are two instead of one) so that everyone has more time to write. I hope you'll weigh in!
    
    In other news... I did a really thorough cleaning of my apartment this weekend, referring to many of your Hubs for help. My place is cleaner than it has been IN MONTHS! Thank you so much for your help!!
    
    ... also, does anyone have advice on getting that vinegar smell off one's skin? I didn't wear gloves.... =___=

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    Evylyn Roseposted 12 years ago

    I decided to go with a different type of cleaning than what we have so far (some great hubs this week, by the way!). Once we get the physical cleaning done, sometimes we need to do a little energy cleaning of the home too.
    
    http://evylynrose.hubpages.com/hub/Spir … and-Tricks

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    Tracy Lynn Conwayposted 12 years ago

    I just happened to be completing a hub about cleaning when I happened across this forum. I hope I am not too late to join in the 'cleaning fun'. I have just written a hub on the topic of keeping a house clean on a day to day basis when you have kids.  As anyone with kids will know, it is not an easy feat. After years of struggling, I have come up with a method that WORKS!
    
    Here is the hub:
    
    http://tracylynnconway.hubpages.com/_2e … -with-Kids

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    barryrutherfordposted 12 years ago

    Laundry Tips
    
    
    
    http://barryrutherford.hubpages.com/hub/Laundry-Tips

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    SolarWind9posted 12 years ago

    Here's one on why clean in the first place...
    http://jrosewater.hubpages.com/hub/Why- … od-for-you

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