Note: If you just want to "reset" a house malfunction or other condition (like groceries or meals on the table) to make it go away temporarily, you should completely quit the game from the multi-task bar. The next time you open the game, it will be gone (but there might be a new one, since they occur randomly).

If you don't know how to quit the game from the multi-task bar, please refer to the user manual for your device or Apple's support document about iOS multitasking.

Here are answers to some common questions about how to do things in Virtual Families 2:

1. How to sell furniture and other decor items:
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To sell furniture and other decor items, with the Decor tray open, drag the furniture you want to sell to the area outside the front gate. Green colored text will come up above the item and will tell you the price you will get for it. Example: Sell for 22. If you're happy with that price then drop the item and it will be gone and the coins will be added to the family bank. Don't expect to get the full price of the item. If you decide not to sell it then don't drop it. Put the item back into the house or in your decor tray. Once sold you cannot retrieve the item but you can repurchase it from the store.


2. How to repair a leaky sink:
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Place a person age 14 or older on the tools lying on the work bench in the workshop, and they will fix the leak.


3. How to repair a clogged shower:
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Place a person age 14 or older on the tools lying on the work bench in the workshop, and they will unclog the shower.


4. How to repair a clogged toilet:
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Place a person age 14 or older on the toilet, and they will clear up the clog.


5. How to put out a fire:
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Place a person age 14 or older on the fire extinguishers in the workshop.


6. How to get rid of the sock(s) near the bathroom toilet:
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1) Purchase a washing machine for your family.
2) Place a family member on the sock pile to have them take a sock to the washing machine. Repeat until all socks are laundered.


7. How to water the flowers:
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Place a person on the watering cans near the hose, and they will water the flowers.

To water the window box flowers, place a person on the hose next to the window boxes.


8. How to get rid of the ants:
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1) Place a person age 14 or older on the first ingredient in the kitchen. They will take it to the workshop and prepare it for use.
2) Place a person age 14 or older on the orange peel near the trash bin near the gate. They will take it to the workshop and prepare spray to use on the ants.


9. How to deal with the dirt mounds in the yard:
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They are part of a special set of collectibles. Before you can collect what’s hidden under them you’ll need to purchase something special found only in the Flea Market...
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a Rockhound Certificate.



10. How to cure sicknesses:
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1) Repeatedly pick up your sick little person and put them down until they display a symptom such as "Coughing", "Sneezing", "Upset stomach".
2) Purchase the appropriate medication from the store and give it to your little person.
3) If their status still says "sick" repeat steps 1 and 2, as they may have been sick for awhile and contracted other illnesses, or might have a serious illness. If you suspect that might be the case, use a Doctor's Consultation to find out if it is a serious illness.

For a Spoiler of illnesses and their cures see this post.