Getting Ready For Unexpected Guests (NAPSA)—Company may soon be about to descend on your home—whether you wantit or not. A recent survey found that 56 percent of people said they want to spend their vacations with families, whether they live nearby or far away. That could mean your future holds an unexpected visit from a friend or relative. While most people are happyto see visiting family members, entertaining can also be a cause of stress—especially if youre not expecting guests and your house could use a cleaning. Fortunately, there are ways to make quick cleanupseasier, even if guests havealready arrived. For instance, you don’t have to lug out the vacuum to give the floors a quick once over. Something as simple as spraying a broom or dust mop with furniture polish and then sweeping up can be just as effective. You can also try using Scotch-Brite Super-Cling Floor Cloths starter kit. It comes with a set of dry wipes, a set of wet wipes and a lightweight sweeper. The cloths can pick up dirt from the floor or be used to quickly dust shelves, tables, picture frames and molding. If you notice your children have left crayon marks on the walls or guests leave scuff marks with their shoes, you can try scrubbing with toothpaste or an ammoniasoaked cloth. Or, for a more sim- ple tool, try the Scotch-Brite Easy Erasing Pad from 3M. The pad a = oO Guess Who? A survey found that people may soon receive some unexpected house guests. helps remove marks (including crayon) quickly andeasily. Finally, if unexpected guests arrive, you may want to give your bathroom a quick cleaning. It’s a good idea to keep an allpurpose cleaner and a sponge in the bathroom for just such occasions. If you have time before guests get to your house, try cleaning toilet bowl rings and stains by pouring a half-gallon of vinegar in the toilet and letting it soak overnight. If you are crunched for time, though, try a product such as Scotch-Brite Disposable Toilet Bowl Scrubber for rust and stains. It’s designed specifically to remove rust and stains from inside the bowl, and it has a “no touch toss” handle that can help make clean-up quick and easy.
