a The Home ‘Simple Tips For A Cleaner, More Efficient Home (NAPSA)—There’s good news for those who want to get a handle on cleaning their home but don’t know whereto start. The experts from the Institute of Home Science have somepractical advice and useful guidelines to help you get your homein tip-top shape. From the laundry room to the kitchen, here’s how to kick- start your cleaning. The laundry room: This is the room where stainsare treated, clothes are folded, and washers and dryers take onall sorts of fabrics. It can be a daunting place, but a little effort goes a long way. *Organization is key—Make sure to pre-sort your laundry into designated baskets for lights, darks and whites. When you’re ready, your laundry will be too. Less is more—Don’t overload the washer or dryer. Clothes will come out cleaner and less wrinkled when given room to movefreely. Go easy on the suds—If you have a high-efficiency (HE) washer, use only HE detergents in the proper amount to help prevent oversudsing and the buildup of odor-causing residue. With a regular washing machine, remember that concentrated detergents require using smaller amounts. *Don’t overdry your clothes— Contrary to popular belief, it’s actually a lack of moisture that causes yourclothes to shrink. Next, the kitchen: This room is typically both the busiest and messiest room in a home. So how do you keep it looking spotless? *Declutter the countertops— Rather than displaying your small kitchen appliances, store them in easy-access cabinets and take out only when needed. Appliance garages have become a popular feature in newer homes to create a streamlined kitchen experience. Don’t overload the washer or dryer. That’s the word from experts who sayclotheswill come out cleaner and less wrinkled whengiven room to movefreely. eShield your cookware—To make cleanup a breeze after cooking or baking, line your cookware with tinfoil before placing in the oven. After dinner, just toss out the foil and wipe down anyspilled residue. Stop prerinsing the dishes— Remember, most dishwashers are designed to sense the amount of soil on the dishes and will run the cycle accordingly. Scrape food items off, but there is no needto rinse. When in doubt, throw it out— Start clearing the refrigerator by putting contents on the counter. No idea how long that mustard has been in the fridge? Get rid ofit. Use the three “E” rules as your guidelines—ifit’s expired, empty or makes you say “ew,” toss it. With over 100 years of practice, Whirlpool Corporation knows a thing or two about household chores; this practical experience led to the creation of the Whirlpool Institute of Home Science. For more ideas and information, visit the Institute of HomeScience on Facebook.
