HOMEMAKERS Feeling The Urge To Clean? (NAPSA)—It’s the time of year when a growing number of Americans get the urge to begin anew, starting with the appearance of their homes. These helpful tips from the experts at Merry Maids offer some helpful solutions to help cure your spring cleaning “itch.” ST FRESHEN THE CURTAINS in the dryer with a fabric softener sheet and a damp towel. This givesthe curtains a fresh scent. Clean doors give great impressions. Wash doors with an all-purpose cleaner like Murphy Oil Soap. This not only makes your doors look great, but also improves the look of your entire house. Shinethe floors. Put a piece of waxed paper under your dust mop. Dirt will stick to the mop, and the wax will shine thefloors. Remove build-up from your furniture. To remove furniture polish build-up, mix one cup water and one cup vinegar. Dip a soft cloth in the mixture and wring out before wiping the furniture. Dry immediately with anothersoft, dry cloth. Clean the wallpaper. To remove greasy spots from your wallpaper, apply a paste of cleaning fluid and cornstarch. Let dry and brushoff. For more information on resi- dential cleaning, visit the Merry Maids Web site at www.merry maids.com or call 1-800-MERRYMAIDS.
