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Let the experts from Real Simple do the dirty work for you -- we've compiled a list of all our favorite cleaning shortcuts, tricks, and must-know tips for the bathroom, kitchen, and living room.

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To clean ceiling-fan blades without spilling dust onto the floor, slide an old pillowcase over each blade, then grip the case and pull it away, keeping the dirt contained.
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Before you wash a wall, consider what it’s covered with. Avoid washing flat emulsion paint, which can be damaged by water (try a dry-cleaning sponge instead). But for gloss paint, mix 20 ounces of water and one tablespoon of dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle. Mist the solution on a wall section, wiping drips with a cloth. Let sit for five minutes, then rinse with a sponge dipped in lukewarm water and wrung out well.
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