(NAPSA)—Afew fresh ideas can simplify spring cleaning. Here are some tips from the experts at Merry Maids to make your spring cleaning a breeze: * Get the sparkle without the streaks. Wash windowson a cloudy day to avoid streaks. Before spritzing on cleaner, dust the window from top to bottom. Lost your marble? To remove stains on marble, sprinkle salt on a lemon and rub over the stain. Washoff with soap and water. * Don’t forget the doors. Dirty doors can makea badfirst impression, so scrub them with a rag and soapy water. * Your nose knows clean. A house that smells fresh seems clean, so leave baking soda on carpeting overnight to absorb odors. Vacuum in the morning. * Don’t let blinds put you in a bind. Take mini-blinds outside and lay flat on an old blanket. Use an all-purpose cleaner like Murphy Oil Soap to scrub the blinds with a soft brush on both sides. Hang on a clothesline, hose off and let them drip dry. Founded in 1979, Merry Maids provides customized residential cleaning services. For more information, visit www.merrymaids. com or call 1-800-MERRYMAIDS.
