Cleanup Tips
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After washing paint brushes in paint thinner, set the solvent aside in a jar for a few days until the debris has settled to the bottom. Pour the top liquid into another jar for reuse.
When painting doors or cupboards, spread petroleum jelly on any hardware, such as hinges and doorknobs. If you get any paint on them, it will wipe right off.
Reduce cleanup time when using your sandwich maker or panini press by first wrapping your sandwich in parchment paper.
Place a paper towel in the bottom of a lunch bag to catch any spills and prevent stains.
Keep a roll of paper towels in your car to quickly clean up any unexpected spills.
Protect your table from a finger painting project by laying down a plastic shower curtain. Throw in the washer when done.
Clean up as you go. Sounds too simple for a list, but it works! That way your dishes do not pile up and overwhelm you at the end.
Invest in some inexpensive disposable plastic tablecloths for when your children do art projects at the table. It makes cleaning up a breeze.
Quickly clean a high chair by using baby wipes.
Put a plastic tablecloth under baby's highchair to make mealtime cleanup easier.
Store used cooking grease in the freezer until you are ready to dispose of it.
Before you start canning, have a stack of freshly cleaned dish towels at the ready. They will come in handy at many points in the process.