Spring Cleaning Made Easy

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to the Department of Labor, Americans spend on average an hour-and-a-half each day doing some type of housework, which probably involves tidying up. A clean home can mean a happy mind.

In a hurry to get your home looking spic and span but you've run out of cleaning supplies? No problem! Just try these substitutes. If you're in need of dishwashing liquid, grab the laundry detergent instead. A teaspoonful in a sink of hot water will cut grease on dirty dishes just as well.

Need to remove a carpet stain? Use a baby wipe or face-cleansing cloth. First soak up the spill with a paper towel. Then blot the carpet with a wipe until the stain is gone.

And if you need to shine up that silver but don't have any polish, just use toothpaste. It will get rid of tarnish without hurting your precious pieces. A few ways to help you with your spring cleaning.

Just don't make the mistake of making these switches: never use dish soah in place of dishwasher detergent or your floor will be covered with foam, and don't ever use a stainless steel cleaner on silver polish. It could scratch fine pieces.