| ENUFF WITH THE STUFF |
| Green Cleaning |
The many uses of vinegar:
- Place a bowl of vinegar in any room or piece of furniture to help eliminate musty or smoky
smells. - Mix equal parts vinegar and water to clean and disinfect office equipment.
- Clean window blinds using same solution as above and a cotton glove. Dip gloved finger
into solution and wipe both sides of blinds at same time. Rinse glove and continue. - Unclog and deodorize drains. Pour a half a cup of baking soda and then one cup of
vinegar down the drain. Once solution stops foaming, rinse with hot water for a few
minutes. - Speed up a slow drain by pouring half a cup of salt down the drain and then 2 cups of
boiling vinegar. Flush with hot water, then cold water. - Clean tough mildew stains with full strength vinegar, or for light stains make a half and half
solution. - Polish stainless steel and chrome with full strength vinegar and soft cloth.
- Soak silverware and jewelry in a half cup of vinegar and baking soda for 3 hours. Rinse
and dry with soft cloth. - Remove stickers by soaking surface and scrape off.
- Remove carpet stains with half a cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of salt. For tough stains
add 2 tablespoons of borax.
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Did you know that you can donate unwanted cell phones to women's shelters where they will
be refurbished and provided to women for emergencies? Donate your phone locally to
Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice: 703-737-8100
Did you know that you can donate unwanted cell phones to women's shelters where they will
be refurbished and provided to women for emergencies? Donate your phone locally to
Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice: 703-737-8100
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Did you know that you can get all of the free mulch you want at the Loudoun County Landfill
on Evergreen Mills Rd.? You load and haul yourself. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 8:00-4:00.
703-771-5500
Did you know that you can get all of the free mulch you want at the Loudoun County Landfill
on Evergreen Mills Rd.? You load and haul yourself. Hours are Mon.-Fri. 8:00-4:00.
703-771-5500
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Did you know that when you recycle bottles and jars, most lids are not recyclable?
Did you know that when you recycle bottles and jars, most lids are not recyclable?
Tips for living green at: www.conservation.org/ecofootprint.
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Did you know that the plastic bags from your newspaper and bread can be recycled with
your plastic shopping bags?
Did you know that the plastic bags from your newspaper and bread can be recycled with
your plastic shopping bags?
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Did you know that moth balls are a hazardous waste? So are scouring powders, furniture
polish, metal polish oven cleaners, drain cleaners and bathroom cleaners.
Did you know that moth balls are a hazardous waste? So are scouring powders, furniture
polish, metal polish oven cleaners, drain cleaners and bathroom cleaners.
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Did you know that latex paint can be thrown out with the trash if you allow the paint to
solidify?
Did you know that latex paint can be thrown out with the trash if you allow the paint to
solidify?
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Did you know that all rechargeable batteries found in cordless phones, power tools,
laptops, cameras and remote control toys should be recycled?
Collection sites include Best Buy, Office Depot, Target, Staples, Verizon Wireless, Home
Depot and Lowes.
Did you know that all rechargeable batteries found in cordless phones, power tools,
laptops, cameras and remote control toys should be recycled?
Collection sites include Best Buy, Office Depot, Target, Staples, Verizon Wireless, Home
Depot and Lowes.