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"  Whether you just plain hate the cold weather, or you&amp;#039;re just stuck inside because of a snowstorm, it&amp;#039;s a perfect time to curl up on the couch with a good movie and a bowl of microwave popcorn. With that said, it&amp;#039;s almost inevitable that even after doing virtually nothing, you&amp;#039;ll still have some cleaning up to do. Not to fuss: Here&amp;#039;s our expert tips for getting stains out after you&amp;#039;ve been a couch potato. Hot Chocolate: Because it&amp;#039;s hot, spilled cocoa will seep into fabric quickly. You&amp;#039;ll just have to hit pause and get off the couch and promptly flush the stain with cold water to help remove the spill. Next, rub liquid laundry detergent onto the spot to create suds. Then rinse and allow the area to air dry while you finish the movie. Burnt Popcorn Odor: Is the lingering smell of burnt popcorn preventing you from relaxing? Fill a large microwave-safe bowl with 1-1/2 cups of water and add three chopped lemon pieces, as well as a fragrant spice, like cinnamon or cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil in the microwave. Allow the bowl to sit and steam for 15 minutes until the water cools down and then leave the door open so it can air out. Pet Stains: Did your laziness extend to neglecting to walk the dog before he had an accident on your carpeting? Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of water. With a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the solution and blot until the mixture is absorbed. If the stain remains, use an eyedropper to apply hydrogen peroxide and then add a drop of ammonia. Then sponge with cold water and blot dry. To get stain advice without even leaving the couch, download the Stain Buster app onto your iPhone.  Get a firsthand look at how we test products by coming to visit the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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