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Teaching Your Kids Responsibilities By Making Chores Fun

Guest: CR Brands, Inc.

Not all laundry loads are the same. A money saving idea to help keep your clothes cleaner, longer is to buy a value-priced, effective detergent and add a proven stain fighter to the loads that have the toughest stains. This segment focuses on tips for moms to get their kids involved, and a solution to cleaning & stain-fighting that won’t stress them out.

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Spring Cleaning: Air Quality And Odor Elimination

Guest: BioFOG, Inc.

In this segment we meet with John Davidson an odor elimination expert from BioFOG, makers of SCOE 10X, to learn what products work for what odors and the best way to eliminate certain odors permanently.

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Cleaning Painted Walls

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Regardless Of Where You Live, You Can Get Ugly Mold And Mildew Splotches.

To Remove Them, Dab With Diluted Household Bleach; Or Mix One Cup Household Cleaner And Two Cups Hydrogen Peroxide In A Gallon Of Warm Water. Rinse With A Vinegar And Water Mixture. When Dry, Lightly Sand And Seal With Oil-Based Sealer.

This Easy Method Of Banishing Mold And Mildew May Really Grow On You!


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Cleaning Painted Walls

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

If You’ve Got Kids, You’ve Seen Your Share Of Crayon Marks.

To Remove Them, Place An Old T-Shirt Over The Mark, Then Iron On Medium Heat. Or - Heat The Mark With A Hair Dryer And Blot. Seal With Two Coats Of Sealer, Sanding Lightly Between Coats.

For Ink Scribbles, Dab The Spot With Nail Polish Remover. Rub With A De-Glosser, Then Sand And Seal.

Let’s Hope From Now On, Your Little Artists Express Themselves On A Different Canvas!


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Helping Women Choose The Right Ladder and Step Stools

Guest: COSCO

In this segment we meet with Tracy Whelpley from COSCO, makers of innovative ladders and step stools, as she shows us what to look for when choosing ladders and stepstools designed specifically with women in mind. She’ll also offer some safety tips when using ladders and step stools.

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Cleaning Dingey Walls

Guest: Irwin Industrial Tool Company dba SHUR-LINE

Nothing cleans up dingey walls like new paint.

So whether you’re applying a fresh coat of the same color or aiming for an entirely new look, start by wiping walls and trim to remove dust and cobwebs. Use mild cleaning agents to remove grime and always prime filled nail holes with a small roller before painting.

With a little extra effort, but you’ll feel good as new!


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Static Guard - Spring Cleaning Tips

Guest: Alberto-Culver Company

Protect your home from dust, static-electricity, pet hair and make cleaning easier at home. Static Guard is spring cleaning in a can! Brand representative Kristi Shafer stops by to give us helpful hints to cut down on cleaning time and protect your electronic equipment.

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Clean Green

Guest: Organic Works Marketing

Did you know that the average U.S. household shells out roughly $600 a year on 40 pounds of chemical cleaning supplies? They threaten our health, and they end up polluting our rivers, oceans, soil and air. For about $20 you can replace every cleaning product in your house with a safer, non-toxic, biodegradable homemade version using common ingredients or check out the non-toxic, commercial alternatives.

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History Of Providing Value To The Customer

Guest: Organic Works Marketing

When you shop for products we use everyday, like household cleaners or beauty products, you want to get the most for your money and the best for your budget! If you can “do the right thing” for the environment at the same time, that's even better. In this segment, eight-time national bestselling financial author and green lifestyle expert David Bach joins Bruce Tetreault, Group Product Manager for ARM & HAMMER® Essentials™ to explain a new line of affordable, hard-working, environmentally sensible products.

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Busy Career Mom's Testimonial

Guest: Organic Works Marketing

Wouldn’t it be great to know you can trust the advertising hype you hear or read about -- before you shell out your hard-earned dollars? In this segment, a very busy mom puts the new Arm & Hammer Essentials® “green” household cleaners to the test. We'll hear what she likes and what she doesn't about the new line. The Arm & Hammer Essentials® line comes in refillable, innovative and environmentally sensible packaging that’s designed to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in landfills.



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Gold Bar Tub & Tile Cleaner 1- Spend Less Time Cleaning

Guest: Spongetech Delivery Systems, Inc.

Here’s a quick tip on how you can spend less time cleaning: Don’t let everything to last minute! No… seriously!
• Stick to a cleaning schedule and set a short period of time each week to straighten up the house… Involve your family and DO assign chores to your kids…
• Not only will they be of help to you, but it will also help teach them good habits!


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Innovation - Vacuum Cleaners

Guest: Sears

Say goodbye to those grueling days of vacuuming around the house. Today’s vacuum cleaners make cleaning your home easier and help keep your family healthier. Select a new vacuum to enhance your comfort while increasing convenience.
Get the features you desire and your home needs with Sears’ great selection of vacuum cleaners.


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(C) Stop Trashing The Planet - Join The Green Revolution at your School

Guest: Perf Go Green

You're never too young to join the "Green Revolution". Perf Go Green joins us again to talk about their exciting new School Initiative Program and shares information on how you can get your school involved in cleaning up the planet…one bag at a time.


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Gold Bar Tub & Tile Cleaner Sponge 2 - Find Motivation

Guest: Spongetech Delivery Systems, Inc.

If you can’t seem to find any motivation at all to cleaning up your house, how about incorporating a little fun into your cleaning activities?

• Crank up your stereo and integrate some dance or exercise moves as you mop, sweep or scrub…Hey! You are already doing physical activity, so how about bringing it up a notch…or at least making it a little bit more enjoyable?


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Tub & Tile Cleaning Tips

Guest: Spongetech Delivery Systems, Inc.

There’s no such thing as a magic cleaning wand, so we need to find ways to help maximize our productivity as we balance our family time, home and career. In this segment, Jennifer Gatins with SpongeTech, shares some time saving tub & tile cleaning tips.

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The All-in-one Car Wash Sponge

Guest: Spongetech Delivery Systems, Inc.

SpongeTech; a leading company in car and home cleaning products, gives Troop 306 of the Boy Scouts of America, a kind donation of car SpongeTech washing kits, to help them raise funds for the victims of the recent tragic Midwest Floods.


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Let The Daughter Be The Daughter

Guest: Homewatch International, Inc.

Being a caregiver of your parent puts you in an uncomfortable position when it comes to hygiene and intimate issues. Instead of taking on these roles yourself, contact your local Homewatch CareGivers to help bathe and clean your parents. This intermediary will help you maintain your role in the relationship while maintaining your parent’s dignity.

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Pet Sponge 2 - Household Dangers For Pets, Part 1

Guest: SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc.

Here’s some information on protecting your pet from common household dangers. Chocolate is poisonous to dogs, cats and ferrets, so don’t let them near it. Fumes from nonstick cooking surfaces and self-cleaning ovens can be deadly to birds. Antifreeze that contains ethylene glycol has a sweet taste that attracts some animals but is deadly even if consumed in small quantities. Ethylene glycol is also found in things like snow globes, so keep these out of reach of your animals. Be sure to stay tuned to The Balancing Act for more pet care tips!


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The Next Generation Of Household Helpers!

Guest: iRobot

Cristina Addesa, Marketing Manager for iRobot, talks about products that clean floors without you monitoring them.

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