Sparking Summer Touch-Ups
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With the kids out for summer, there are more messes than ever to clean, but less incentive to clean with beautiful sunny weather. Keep your house sparkling and spotless with these 5 tips that will help effortlessly contain sticky summer messes.
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1. Stove Degreaser
When you're too busy grilling and enjoying s'mores over the campfire, don't forget to tidy up your stove in minutes with this all-natural stovetop degreaser:
- Dampen a sponge with water and sprinkle with baking soda
- Gently clean greasy surfaces and wipe clean.
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2. Nail Saver
Summer stains sometimes get stuck on before you have time to clean them up, but melted popsicles, ice cream, jelly and baked-on sauces can easily be unstuck without using your nail to pry it up with this all-new Scrubbing Dish Cloth.
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3. Natural Kitchen Cleaner
This natural cleaning solution works on everything summer throws at you and your house. Simply grab a few ingredients from your pantry and have it sparkling in a jiff:
- Combine 1/2 cup of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons baking soda, and 2-3 drops of tea tree oil in a spray bottle.
- Top off with water and get cleaning
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4. Microwave Miracle
Clean your microwave in minutes with this fresh smelling summer solution:
- Add ½ cup water and juice of half a lemon to a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes and let sit for 5 minutes before wiping clean
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5. Simmer Scents
Bring the sunshine inside this summer with an easy Summer Simmer Pot that will freshen your kitchen for days:
- Fill up a medium stockpot halfway with water
- Add 1-2 sliced lemons, a few sprigs of rosemary, mint or eucalyptus leaves, 3 tablespoons of vanilla and some shredded coconut
- Simmer while at home for up to 12 hours to keep the fresh scents of the season indoors
