A Dozen Days

Here we are a dozen days into the new year, and things are settling back down after the holidays. I hope that you are getting into a good rhythm for the new year and that you are looking forward to lots of great opportunities.

—Allen

Cleaning Tips for 12 January 2026

Drying Out Wet Books

Maybe it is a priceless heirloom, an irreplaceable gift, a sentimental piece-or maybe you just don't want to go out and buy a new book. For whatever reason, you have a soaked sheaf of papers that is threatening to turn to mush or, even worse, start growing mold. Here is a method for saving your soggy book and even preventing it from developing that crinkly paged, waterlogged look.

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How to Recover from an Egging

Have you been the victim of a Halloween prank gone wrong? You have been able to clean a majority of mess that was left behind. Just one little problem remains though, that of getting the frozen egg remains off of your glass doors or windows. Here's how you can do that.

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Remove Grease Stains

Grease stains happen easily and may go unnoticed for some time. To treat an old grease stain, spray on WD-40 and then treat it as you would a fresh stain. Grease stains can be removed with many kinds of soaps and detergents, including dish detergent, household cleaners, and shampoo. Ammonia also works to remove grease stains.

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Cleaning Your Bathroom Vanity and Cabinets

Bathroom cabinets are easy to clean. All you need is some time, a few cleaning supplies and a little bit of organization know-how and you'll be happy with the results.

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