{"id":1757,"date":"2014-05-11T12:04:54","date_gmt":"2014-05-11T16:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.usedtobeabastard.com\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2014-05-11T12:04:54","modified_gmt":"2014-05-11T16:04:54","slug":"cleaning-tricks-ocd-person-inside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dontpokthebear.com\/cleaning-tricks-ocd-person-inside\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleaning Tricks For The OCD Person Inside You"},"content":{"rendered":"

33 Meticulous Cleaning Tricks For The OCD Person Inside\u00a0You<\/h1>\n

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And if you don\u2019t follow these rules, your world will probably fall apart.<\/b> Just kidding! But OCD or not, you can probably stand to get a little more thorough with your cleaning, while saving time in the long run.<\/p>\n

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1.<\/span> Use a binder clip as a sponge stand.<\/h2>\n
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This will allow it to air-dry instead of getting all mildewy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To kill the germs and viruses that have gathered on your nasty sponges, microwave on high for 2 minutes and let cool<\/a>. This only works for non-metal sponges!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3.<\/span> Clean your clean machine: the washer.<\/h2>\n
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This page<\/a> gives you a step-by-step way to get the grime off the nooks and crannies of your washing machine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4.<\/span> When your toaster gets all sticky and gunky\u2026<\/h2>\n
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Use a few drops of water, cream of tartar, and a sponge<\/a> to get your stainless steel appliances looking brand new again.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n