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How do I clean a bathroom?

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When cleaning a bathroom, start with the mirrors. After that, wipe down the counters, then the floors, and then the shower. Always do the yuckiest spot last, which would be the toilet. First clean the outside of the toilet, then the inside.

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How exactly do I find time for all this? I am a busy person.

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Work little bits of cleaning time into your schedule, and put things away immediately after use.

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How do I overcome being overwhelmed by roaches?

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Ortho ant killer is the best for roaches. It stinks, but the roaches will be gone.

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How do I clean my kitchen quickly and effectively?

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Start by wiping surfaces with a soapy sponge. This includes tables, counters, possibly the fridge, and even cupboards. Then dry with a small towel. Next, go through and make sure all food is put away properly. You can also go through your pantry and fridge and through away any expired food or medicine. Once you are done with all that, do the dishes. If your sink is full it can make the whole kitchen look bad. Finally, use a Swiffer or vacuum to clean the floors of your kitchen. Once this is all done, go around and collect any recycling and garbage and take it out. Put away any unused pots and pans and minimize stuff on surfaces. Then you should be done!

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How do I clean my house fast and easily if I only have one hand and I need to do it myself?

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Get trash bags that can be put over the recycling bin and lob trash in like a one-handed basketball star. Repeat with laundry and the laundry bin. Put dishware immediately into the sink or dishwasher after use. Get a fancy, wet-wipe type duster and backhand every surface in your home from table to toilet in descending order of grossness. Sprinkle some carpet cleaner, plug in the vacuum, and push with one hand. Don't worry about perfection, but instead treat every household cleaning device like a fencer's lance. Jam to soft rock in your underwear and follow cleaning with a pint of ice cream.

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How do I get rid of flies in my apartment?

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Put up sticky fly traps. Take out any moldy or disgusting food or rubbish, this is normally what brings them to your house. If you want windows and doors open, use a mesh covering over doors and hang the sticky fly traps right in front of the window on the inside.

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How do I get rid of ants without spray?

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You must get rid of ants outside your house. Once they get in, they are almost impossible to stop. Buy ant stakes at a hardware store, and place them all around your home in the ground. Do this annually. You will be amazed at how well this solves the problem.

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