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Cleaning Tips to Make Your Kitchen Sparkle

As the spot for preparing meals and enjoying informal family time, the kitchen is one of the busiest areas of the home – and often, one of the hardest areas to keep clean. To help your kitchen recapture its sparkle – from the refrigerator door to the far corners of the microwave – try these time-tested techniques, provided by the pros Merry Maids.

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Homemade Toothpaste for Children

Many parents are looking for ways to live simpler, greener and healthier. For some, this means living organically. This trend extends to making your own cleaners, shampoos, soaps and even toothpaste using all-natural ingredients found around the home. Not only are such items often better for your health, they can also be less expensive than their commercial counterparts.

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How to Prevent Teenage Acne

While people of all ages can experience acne breakouts, this skin condition is most common in teenagers. Acne, also called pimples, zits or blemishes, is caused by the skin’s overproduction of oil in response to the hormonal changes of adolescence. Left untreated, your teenage acne may cause scarring and emotional distress, making it important to begin treatment right away.