Many of those stubborn toilet bowl stains can be quickly and easily “erased” with a common pumice stone, found at most drug stores.  Be sure to use “wet” and not dry to reduce risk of scratching.  It works better and more easily than most chemicals or abrasive powders.

Put a wet dishcloth in the center of your microwave, set the power to “high,” and zap it for 30-40 seconds. The resulting steam will loosen up any cooked-on spills. Once the cloth has cooled down a little, use it to wipe out the inside of the oven. Voila – you’re done!

Extra tip: To keep the microwave smelling fresh, add 3 or 4 lemon slices to a bowl of water, set the power to “high” and microwave it for at least 30 seconds.

To remove rust from the dishwasher, fill both detergent cups with Tang Breakfast Drink and run the dishwasher through the normal cycle (don’t add dishwasher detergent). If the rust is severe, repeat several times.