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New submission: what is the best thing to use on Stainless Steele

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:39:10 +0000

what is the best thing to use on Stainless Steele appliances

New submission: When your pet has an accident on the carpet (or yo

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:43:55 +0000

When your pet has an accident on the carpet (or your toddler), pour salt on it, let sit overnight and vacuum up. No smell, no stain! Preschools in California use this trick!

New submission: I know you don’t clean outside, but this can appl

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:54:14 +0000

I know you don’t clean outside, but this can apply to a lot of things. What’s the best way to clean without leaving water spots, especially on window exteriors?

Washing Plastic Shower Curtains

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:56:31 +0000

I never knew plastic shower curtains could be thrown in the washer until college. But guess what? You can throw plastic shower curtains in the washer. Then just hang them back up to dry.

Cleanings Surfaces with Dish Soap

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:51:53 +0000

For a very good all purpose cleaner, fill a spray bottle half full with water and add a squirt or two of Ivory Liquid dish soap. Then finish filling with water. It’s cheap and does a great job cleaning kitchen surfaces without leaving a residue behind.

Smoke Odor Eaters

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:48:45 +0000

Before a party, fill small dishes with vanilla, vinegar or activated charcoal for an easy, inexpensive smoke odor eater. If you go with the charcoal, you might want to hide the dishes discretely around your apartment.

Egg Yolk to Remove Coffee Stains

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:47:43 +0000

To get coffee stains out of fabric or a rug, dip a white cloth into a beaten egg yolk and rub the yolk into the stain. Then rinse with clear water. I don’t know why, but it comes right out.

Removing Red Wine Spills

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:47:10 +0000

When the inevitable red wine spill happens, white wine can be your best friend. White wine neutralizes red wine and makes it easier to lift the color off of your carpet or clothing. Simply pour white wine over the stained area and very gently blot the liquid up with a thick towel. Once you have the majority of the spill blotted up, take your favorite carpet shampoo or clothing stain remover and clean as you would if it were a bit of dirt.