Check out these A B C Cleaning Tips I found on the Robbie's Recipe web site. Tips like these are reallly time savers to use when cleaning up for you next get together.
Ant Repellant: To keep ants out of the house, find where the ants are entering the house and sprinkle a "barrier" of cinnamon or any type of ground pepper to block their way. The spices are too hot for the ants to cross. (Submitted By: Tony & Sherry Lorsung) Cucumber peels have the same effect. (Submitted by NIKEITA)

Bathroom Odors: Place an opened box of baking soda behind the toilet to absorb bathroom odors.
Carpet Stains: Baby wipes are miracle-workers on carpet stains, from motor oil to blood, they remove almost anything!