Broiler

To clean the broiler pan, sprinkle the hot pan heavily with drylaundry detergent. Cover with a dampened paper towel and let theburned food set for a while. The pan should require little scouring.When broiling, put a cup of water in the bottom of the broiler panbefore starting. Cleanup is easier, and the drippings create instantgravy. This also eliminates smoke.

Blender

To clean the blender, fill part way with hot waterand add a drop of detergent. Cover and turn it on for a few seconds.Rinse and drain dry.

Clean stainless steel burner pans

Clean stainless steel burner pans on stoves by puttingthem in a large pan, adding enough water to cover,and 3/4 to 1 cup baking soda. Simmer on low for about 1 hour,then wash with regular detergent. Any stains that remaincan be removed by ribbing lightly with a steel wool soap pad.

How to Keep Rust out of Tool Boxes

To keep rust out, slip a piece of charcoal or chalkor a moth ball into the toolbox.

Freshen your Home

To freshen rooms, carpet, shoes, trash cans, diaper pails and other sprayable surfaces: Simply fill a spray bottle with white vinegar, and spritz wherever a freshening is needed. It'll neutralize the odor, so that your home smells like your home.

Make your Bed!

Make your bed as soon as you get up. This task generally takes a minute or less, and it can go a long way toward making the room look neater and more pulled together. If you have kids, get them to add bed making to their morning routines, too.

Dissolve soap scum from shower doors

Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a dryer softener sheet.

Eliminate static electricity from your television

Eliminate static electricity from your television (or computer) screen by rubbing it with a clothes softener dryer sheet.