Refrigerator...To eliminate smelly odors keep an open box of baking soda (most everyone knows that) or a piece of cotton dipped in vanilla extract in your fridge. To prevent mildew wipe down the inside occasionally with white vinegar. To clean underneath the fridge, tie a sock around the end of a yardstick and go at it!

Dishwasher...Dip a damp rag in baking soda to clean up any inside spots. For odors, sprinkle bakingsoda in the bottom and let it stand overnight.

Blenders & such....Fill the container halfway with hot water & a couple of drops of dish detergent. Cover and blend; rinse and dry.

Electric can opener...For a shiny white sink, cover with paper towels saturated in bleach. Let stand for 30 minutes; then rinse thoroughly with cool water. To dissolve grease in a clogged drain, pour 1 cup salt and 1 cup baking soda down the drain followed by a large amount of boiling water.

Stainless steel sinks...You can make them really shine with club soda or white vinegar. After normal use wipe with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. To deep clean, wipe with a solution of ammonia and water or dish detergent and water. Dry thoroughly to avoid spots. Treat rust marks by rubbing with lighter fluid. Then wipe clean with a liquid cleaner.\

Pots & pans...To clean copper pots: Fill a spray bottle with vinegar & 3 tablespoons of salt. Spray on the copper, let stand for a while, then rub clean. For burnt on stains, sprinkle pots liberally with baking soda & add just enough water to moisten. Let stand for 3 hours, then lift the burned food right out of the pan! Clean your thermos by adding a few tablespoons of baking soda & filling with warm water. Let stand; rinse thoroughly.

Glassware & dishes....Before washing crystal or fine china, put a towel in the sink to cushion the pieces. When 2 glasses are stuck together, fill the top one with cold water and dip the bottom one in hot water. Scratches on glassware will disappear if you polish them with toothpaste. Quickly remove food that is stuck in casserole dish by filling it with boiling water & 2 Tbs of baking soda or salt. Neat!

Miscellaneous Rubber spatula...Trim off the tattered edges for a few more uses!
Broken egg on the floor: Douse it with salt, wait 5 minutes then sweep it right up!
Steel wool pads won't get rusty if you throw them in a plastic bag and store in the freezer.