General
Cleaning Hints and Tips
Cleaning Large Areas: Walls and Hard Floors.
Use an ordinary broom, a bucket full of cleaning solution and an old
towel to make light work of washing large areas. Unless the surfaces
are really dirty or greasy, you can use washing-up liquid in warm
water with a few sloshes of vinegar added. Dip the broom into the
bucket of solution, let the excess drain off, and then start at the
top of the wall and work downwards. When you have finished one
section, use the old towel to dry off the wall,
If the cleaning solution is not too dirty, you can use it to clean the
kitchen or bathroom floor, and use the towel again to dry the floor.
I wash the floor with the broom, and then (with bare feet) walk the
towel around the floor to mop up the excess solution. Then just rinse
the broom and bucket, and fling the towel in the washing machine with
your coloureds. Voila! You now have a clean wall, a clean floor and
a clean broom with relatively little effort -- Penelope Joan Downs
Subject: How to remove Sticky Residue from Glass If there is residue left on the glass jar after you remove the label, and
that residue remains after soaking in hot soapy water, use charcoal lighter
on a paper towel and rub. It will disappear in an instant! L. Stevens More on Sticky Residues
Subject: Chewing Gum on Clothes. I once used a can of pressured air (the kind for cleaning keyboards) for getting chewing gum out. If you hold it upside down whilst spraying then the stuff that comes out will instantly freeze chewing gum - allowing you to pick it straight off. Much quicker than putting it in the freezer and waiting for hours - not very economical I admit, but it is a quicker way. Vicky, United Kingdom. -- Vicky Wood
Subject: Cleaning Microwave. To get the stains off the inside of a microwave, put a slice of lemon in a bowl of water in the microwave for five minutes. it wipes off really easy and smells nice! -- Ben Higham.
05 Jan 2007
Subject: Ammonia Fumes Help Oven Cleaning: Leave a small dish with some ammonia in your oven for 24 hours and the caked on grease will be much easier to remove -- Davina Martin.
Subject: Streaky Mirror. Ever
have a problem with a streaky mirror? Try using furniture polish,
pledge or the like. Works better than glass cleaner and will leave
an
invisible shield that will repel dust and dirt. -- Jason
Valliquette 23 Jan 2006
Subject: Soap Scum on Shower Curtains. I used Bathroom Vim to spray Plastic - Vinyl Shower Curtains then dumped some Vim also in the Washing Machine, did not use any other soap .They came out looking like New.
Sincerely, -- Maureen McKillican. --
28 Jan 2008
Subject: Dryer Sheets. I have discovered that instead of wasting paper towels or putting more lint and crud back into your washing machine, You can use your "used" dryer sheets as washing machine lint and crud remover that collects around the opening of your washer! I don't know if anyone else has offered this advice or not.....I felt compelled to submit it though......TAMMY
16 Jan 2007
Subject: Window Cleaner. I transfer Windowlene (the pink stuff) into an empty squeezable ketchup bottle. It’s makes life much easier when cleaning your windows. It’s easier to get onto your cloth without spilling it everywhere. I accidentally knocked an open bottle of Windowlene on to the carpet whilst cleaning my sons bedroom window and I’ve used an empty ketchup bottle ever since. Kind regards, -- vicky wood 15 Nov 2007
Subject: Streaky Windows and Mirrors. Never can get the lint and streaks off windows and mirrors? Use the pockets from jeans. cut out and wash pockets then use your normal window cleaner stick your hand in the pocket and use one side to wipe, turn pocket around and dry up with this side. Also don't use dryer sheets with the pockets or other cleaning towels you may use. It will leave a residue on what ever you clean. The pockets work great for TV. and computer screens too, or ironically use USED dryer sheets for dusting TV and computer screens. -- J Musson
7 Oct 2005
Subject: Blood Stains. Another way to remove blood stains from clothes is hydrogen peroxide. Put some on a cotton ball and dab at the stain till gone! Works great!! Love your site!! -- Sharon~AZ
04 Mar 2007
Subject: Blood and Grease
1. To remove blood from clothes, soak in strong COLD
salt
solution, as soon as possible after the stain happens. For mild stains
on white cloth, sunshine is a very good harmless bleach.
2. To get rid of grease (e.g. chicken fat) stains from clothes, dab on
eucalyptus oil just before washing. The eucalyptus binds with the other
fat and is volatile so disappears with hot water. Heavy staining might
take a few applications.
Your site is riveting, I've enjoyed it very much. Best
wishes, Kate 23 May 2006
Subject: Cleaning Hint.
Use liquid laundry detergent half cup to 20 ounces water put in spray bottle good to use in bathroom & soap scum 'sink & clean toilet' also can add teaspoon alcahol to the cleaner to disinfect. healthier for your lungs.
Mrs Jackie Lester -- 3 Sep 2006
Subject: The Absolute Best All Purpose Cleaner.Engine degreaser. It comes in a huge 5 gallon bottle that can be purchased at wal-mart , k-mart, target, or automotive part store for about $5. It removes adhesives, cleans carpets, furniture, clothing, walls, bathrooms...EVERYTHING. It sounds like it would be a very harsh astringent, but it actually isn't. I use it all the time and have for years. -- Joey October 2006
Subject: Cleaning Crayon off Walls Tip. For removing crayon off walls or doors simply heat on a low setting with a hairdryer and simply wipe of with a wet slightly soaped cloth. -- Natalie Wyness.
Aberdeen, Scotland. 6 Dec 2006
Subject: Oven tip. If you are only using one tray in the oven, remove the other(s) so that any grease on them doesn't get burned on even more. -- June Gill
20 Dec 2006
Subject: Cleaning Tips
I have a few tips you might use on your site.
1. Carpet Stains from pets, kids, etc.... - Spray - n - Wash...just spray it on the stain and either use paper towels to gently rub or I use a small carpet cleaner and they come right up and there isn't a smell left either. My husband is in the Army and it even works when he tracks in mud and dirt from his combat boots.
2. Flat top stoves... - Rubbing Alcohol....I could never get it clean enough or keep streak marks off of it since it'sblack and one day I tried Alcohol. Works wonders!
-- Tera E. Bellemare
Jun 15 2007
Subject: Streaky
Windows and Mirrors.
Never can get the lint and streaks off windows and mirrors? Use the
pockets from jeans. cut out and wash pockets then use your normal
window cleaner stick your hand in the pocket and use one side to wipe,
turn pocket around and dry up with this side. Also don't use dryer
sheets with the pockets or other cleaning towels you may use. It will
leave a residue on what ever you clean. The pockets work great for t.v.
and computer screens too, or ironically use USED dryer sheets for
dusting tv and computer screens.~~
j musson
Oct 2005
Subject: Microwave Ovens -- Don't like the smell of pop corn, or bacon in the microwave? Got a filthy
oven with splattered lasagne or chili. Clean it the easy way.
Cut a lemon into quarters. Put in a 2 cup Pyrex jug. Put one cup of water
in and put on high for 5 minutes. The steam and lemon melt away dirt. Just
wipe dry with cloth or paper towel. Your oven is now spotless and NO ODOURS!--
Lorraine Smardon
Ontario Canada 18 Dec 2002
Subject: Pitch Removal
from Clothes Apply nail polish remover directly on
the pitch on fabric, and then apply any dish detergent, rub thoroughly
and rinse out pitch along with the detergent. There may be a fading
problem with some fabrics although I have not experienced any. I have
used this method on cotton,wool and synthetics without any problem. The
advantage of nail polish remover over paint thinner is odor is gone
with the initial rinseout. -- Sharlene and Wayne
Farley
Subject: Grease in Garments,
Carpets etc. Use aerosol brake
cleaner.....its like dry cleaning fluid ~~ Linda Louf
08/07/2004
Subject: Clean your
Jewellery I find that the least expensive and best
way to shine up your jewellery is with a Toothbrush and plain
toothpaste. It is slightly abrasive, but not enough to do any damage
and boy oh boy will your gems sparkle!
Sincerely Niina 09/07/2005
Subject: Grass Stain: Try
Cascade or similar dry dishwasher soap. When my sons played sports I
learned
this and it worked every time. I even use it on my bathtub. It seems to
have
lost is sparkle or that clear coating that makes it easy to clean. When
I use
Cascade it gets cleaner and in 1/2 the time. Also Lave hand soap work
well too.
On grout in the tub and clothing stains but rinse it out so it doesn't
lighten
clothing. Good luck! Chris
Subject: Marks on Walls.
For pencil and pen marks on walls ...just dip a cloth in milk and rub
the mark. This always works for me...Vanessa --
5 May 2005
Subject:
Novel Cleaner: To remove ink or oily grimy spots from cloths carpet etc spray with
"cleaner for dry erase surfaces" (used on white boards) then gently rub
the spot out. Anon
Odors
Subject:
Odour -Smoke. Hi I heard a tip when wanting to deodorise my caravan from smoke odour, pour cheap coffee into open containers and leave for a couple of days the odour is soaked up and replaced by the smell of coffee. -- PAULINE
26/10/09
This
is for anyone that has a problem with pet stains and odors
- even skunk. "Nature's Miracle" is fantastic!! It can be bought
at Pet Smart. It is to be used full strength. It's rather expensive,
but it does the trick. We have a dog and has been great for the
occasional accident so don't know how well it would work on cat pee.
But, it did work on removing the skunk odor from our deck and shrubs
that got sprayed one night. It's really terrific stuff!! --
Mary Frankenfield
Cleaning Carpets
Carpet
Spot Cleaner. To
clean spots on rugs and carpets, use window cleaner. It works as well
as the spray-on carpet cleaners and if you buy the store brand (I use
Wal Mart), you can get it for as little as $0.97 for a full quart
bottle.
--
Jean Calderon,
Subject: Carpet
Stains
Don't remember where on the web I got this solution but it has worked
everytime. I was originally searching for something to remove old red
wine stains from carpet but have used it on other stains and it has
worked just as good. dishwashing liquid
(i use palmolive) and peroxide. The stains actually just disappear.
It's great. I've never used a precise measurement of either. I would be
careful on dark
carpets. From what I understand the peroxide can have a bleaching
effect. My carpets are beige so it hasn't been an issue.
--
Belinda
Enamorado
Subject:
Cleaning Wine on Carpets. Pour salt over wine spills on carpets absorbs in seconds then just hoover up.dave -- David Jones 1/11/09
Subject: Stainless Steel Appliances Hello,
Thought people out there would like to know a tip about cleaning
stainless steel appliance doors etc. The folks at the Sears
store use "baby oil" to get the finger prints and marks off the doors.
I was nervous to try it but it works like a charm. I used a small
amount on a napkin and wiped the fingerprints away. It also took off
the glue from the tape that was used in shipping. K.
MacPherson 9
Jul 2002
Musical Instruments
You can clean
out trumpets and brass instruments with warm soapy water. Rinse it
thoroughly afterwards. Lubricate the valves with valve oil afterwards. -
Scott Edmunds.
To clean
inside your guitar fill it with uncooked rice, give it a good shake,
and then let it all fall out. - Bob Peterson.
Musty
Instrument Cases: Damp Rid is wonderful for removing must. Damp Rid is
designed to be used in the container it comes in, but this may be too
big for the instrument case--you may have to improvise. Once you've
shut the Damp Rid in the case, you should probably leave it there
undisturbed for several weeks. If you open the case to take a peek to
see how it's working, you will allow the case to fill back up with
humid air & the Damp Rid will have to pull all of that new
moisture out of the air. Be careful not to bump the case--as the Damp
Rid absorbs moisture out of the air, it dissolves, leaving an orange
liquid in the container. Jeanne
Always clean
wind instruments such as clarinets after you play with them. To clean a
clarinet properly use a knitting needle to push a small piece of
flannelette sheet through it. - James Wyatt - Bedford -
England.
Clean your Guitar Strings with WD40 - Did you know that you can clean and extend the life of your guitar strings with the magic fluid - Alex Winder NYC
The Bare Bowl Method
What's the best way to remove stubborn stains from
toilets? -- Read on......
Handy
Hints -- Hi, I am Ashwaty Nair From India. Recently I visited
your site and I simply loved it. It is an extremely helpful and useful
one. Here are a few from my side. Hope you'll accept them:
-
To
bring back the fluffiness in bed pillows, put them in the clothes
dryer. The warm air does wonders in just a few minutes.
-
If
an electric plug fits too tight and is difficult to pull out, rub its
prongs with a soft lead pencil.
-
To
clean a candle stand especially a glass one, place it in the deep
freezer for one hour. The wax will chip off more easily .
-
Sprinkle
a little boric acid on bathroom tiles before washing for economical as
well as sparkling results.
-
While
shifting residence, pack crockery while it is still wet. This way, the
chances of breakage will be less.
-
To
remove obstinate ball point ink stains, rub the affected area with a
cotton bud soaked in eau-de-cologne.
-
To
eliminate beer stains from woollen outfits, scrub the affected area
with a mixture of lukewarm water and salt.
Thank You and bye for now
!!!!! --Ashwaty
Thanks Ashwaty -- Ed
Apply
Mineral Oil over your Shower Doors and Tile Surface.
That delays
the mineral build-up in future use. -- Cameo
Marks
inside Cups and Mugs are caused by the metal
cutlery abrading the glazing coating the service. Try an old fashioned
remedy from an old fashioned man - toothpaste! (Betcha it works!) --
Alan -English Bob
The
whitening toothpaste usually contains alumina which is an
abrasive. I suppose that if it safe on the teeth it has to be
O.K. on cups etc -- Ed
I
run vinegar through my dishwasher once a month and this prevents hard
deposits from getting a head start. -- Good Luck,
Patti
Seizetheday
Subject:
red candle wax stain. Some red candles dripped on my crocheted
table cloth and this is what I did... The hot iron trick took the wax
off but left the red dye, This is how I got it out... A while ago I
discovered OXI CLEAN in a powder form. After rubbing the stain with
some stuff called Zout let that sit for a while I soaked it in Oxi It
took 3 times of pre-soaking it in my wash machine pre-soak cycle using
as hot of water it could take, but it is all out. I think if I would
have let it soak over night it would have been gone by morning. I have
used this Oxi Clean on several difficult stains and it has worked every
time. -- Nancy Yaeger
After
working on your car you can clean your hands with a mixture of
dishwashing liquid and sugar -- Simon Spicer
Use
olive oil or other cooking oil to clean hands dirtied by engine oil -- Jean
Edmunds.
Subject:
tips on stuff. To spot clean carpets or upholstery,
go to an auto discount store and
get Lifter 1 in a spray can and just follow the directions. You'll be
amazed!!!!!!!!! -- I've learned a lot of neat things while on this
planet for 68 years. Try them, what do you have to lose? -- (Irene M. Ward)
Subject: tips on stuff. When doing laundry, never use a water softener in the washer. It only
builds up on the clothes and puts a layer of slime onto the washer
walls. Use Calgon in the wash or 20 mule team borax. It's cheaper and
cleaner and softens the water without adding a nasty film to everything.
Besides,
the fabric softener makes the clothes less fire resistant.
To
clean out the washer if the walls are scummy, use the hottest water and
ammonia and put through a couple of cycles without soap or(of course)
clothes. -- I've learned a lot of neat things while on this planet for
68 years. Try them, what do you have to lose? --
(Irene M. Ward)
Subject: smelly clothes
after being
left in the washing machine.
If you leave the clothes in the washer for a day or more, especially in
warm weather, they will smell bad. Rewashing with 1/2 cup of ammonia
gets the smell out better than laundry detergent does.
--
(Judy Vega)
Subject: tumble drying
down
clothing.
Instead of sneakers, use a can of new tennis balls.
--
(Susan Carter)
Subject: Removing "pills"
from clothing. When "pills" develop on
clothing (small wads of lint) use a rough piece of
steel wool, run it over the material and the "pills" disappear. Very
easy to do.
Will not harm material. --
Gertrude M Seifert,
Wash
jeans inside out. The first wash should be without detergent.
– Vanessa Echols
Cleaning
Leather. Small spots of dirt on glossy leather can be removed with a
damp sponge. Scuff marks can be removed with a shoe polish of the
correct color. - Jane King
Angora Sweater. This follow-up is in
answer to the question about how to get an angora sweater not to shed
on dark clothes. Answer: Put the angora sweater in a plastic bag and
then put it into the freezer for several hours before wearing it. I
really don't know why this works but it does -- Nancy
Abu-Ayyash
Cats Hair - Remove cats hairs from clothes and furniture by
rubbing with wetted rubber gloves -- Wendel Quinn Kuala Lumpur
Subject:
washing red clothes. My Grandmother told me this- to keep brand new red
clothes from bleeding all over your other laundry, soak it in vinegar
before the first washing. Works like a charm!! -- Mindy
Ralston
Subject: Icky Shower
Curtain I don't remember where I learned this but it works!
To get your shower liners/ curtains clean and looking like new again,
wash in your clothes washer with about 1 cup each of vinegar and
bleach. Add white towels, normal amount of clothes soap and run. Don't
forget to add liquid clothes softener (it helps keep your shower
curtain clean). When the load is done, return the curtains to their
place in the bathroom to drip dry (the wrinkles will disappear in a day
or so). I do this every few months to keep my clear shower curtain just
that! Danielle Lewis, Boise, ID, 15
Jul 2002
Subject:
Scuff Marks on Vinyl, take a rubber sole shoe (tennis shoes) wipe
across it
and it will come off. No joke, I have tried it, it works great!!! also,
I would
like to know, what will take those sticky holders off walls with
wallpaper and
not take the finish off? We have a brand new mobile home and some
people used
them instead of the Command hooks, which work real well. Thank you,
Carol --
Subject:
Household: Cleaning. Use a Crest SpinBrush battery
toothbrush ($5 ) and spray cleaner or powdered cleanser for easy
cleaning of those hard to get to places: baseboard corners, around sink
faucets, tile grout, corners of wood mouldings around windows, around
shower doors, etc. -- PeggyVelthoen,
Subject:
Glass Cleaning. This was passed on to me from my mother of
course.
Add about one tablespoon of cornstarch to about a third of a gallon of
lukewarm water. Wet and a rag or squeegee, remove excessive water and
wipe
down glass as if using regular glass cleaner. Dry with either a soft
cloth
or paper towel and be amazed. This is great for both inside and outside
glass cleaning. Vehicle windows too! Cleans the dirtiest windows in
half the
time. No steaks, never clean and then clean again to get the spots that
didn't come off the first time. The glass seems to stay cleaner longer
too.
I have been told that the cornstarch method doesn't build up a static
charge
on the glass so it doesn't attract dust and debris as quickly as
regular
cleaner.?? Thanks mom!! ~~ Famous Redhead
Subject:
Stainless Steel Sinks. A great way to get your stainless steel
sink to look brand new. After cleaning and drying the sink. Put some
lemon oil or pledge on a paper towel and coat the entire surface of the
sink. It will look brand new! Of course, once it is used again, the
lemon oil will vanish and your sink will look the way it did before.
But it is great if you are having company, and want a shiny
sink. -- Linda Sparrow
Subject:
Dirty Dish Solver. Want to solve the grungy caked on
baking dish problem? Instead of scrubbing away, ...fill pan with
water,pour a bit of Downey fabric softener in and let soak. Everything
will slide off ! :) Debbie --- Louis Makrdichian --
Subject:
kitchen & window cleaner. Mix about a 1/8th or a 1/4
bottle of rubbing alcohol, 4 drops of dish soap & water in an
old Windex bottle this works great for cleaning in the kitchen
& cleaning windows and you'll never have to buy
Windex, 409, Fantastic or whatever again and to get tape off windows
use straight rubbing alcohol ~~ J Jimiisme
Subject: Spotless Shower Stalls. To
clean the shower stall or bathtub and sliding glass doors on the tub
without scrubbing, get a hand held shower spray and after showering,
just spray the walls and tub or shower area every day before you step
out of it. You won't ever have to scrub if you do this faithfully
-- I've learned a lot of neat things while on this planet for 68 years.
Try them, what do you have to lose? -- (Irene M. Ward)
Subject: Cleaning Glass and Mirrors. To get
perfectly spotless windows and mirrors, without chemicals, use a
solution of water and regular vinegar. (About 1/2 cup vinegar to 2 cups
water), spray and wipe. This solution will not streak at all. It is the
best and cheapest way to clean glass. You can increase the amount of
vinegar for very dirty glass.
-- Kelly Jimenez,
Shower curtains: To remove mildew soak shower
curtains in water containing 20% chlorine bleach. To remove soap and
water marks wipe with vinegar. – Essy Edmunds.
For more tips on cleaning mildew see the stains page
Subject: Crayons on the wall I was talking to my neighbor about how my
3-year-old twins decided to draw all over their room - top to bottom,
with
crayons. She said that she saw a woman
on TV. who used WD-40 and then cleaned it up with soap and
water. So I figured I'd try - it was that or sand
down the whole room and paint. I was
AMAZED!! The crayon came off with
minimal elbow grease!!!! and I mean there was A LOT of crayon on the
wall - ALL
GONE! My problem afterwards was the
greasiness from the WD-40. Although the
woman had suggested soap and water, I used a spray grease cutter and
that
worked well. Dishwasher detergent may
also work, anything that is a grease
cutter. -- "MLNeathery"
Subject: Removing Crayon Marks. For crayon on walls, use WD-40. It removes it immediately, but if you
use it on a flat paint it will leave a greasy line that can easily be
washed off with soap and water.
-- Kelly Jimenez,
Crayon On Walls:The only method I
found that worked quickly and easily was to use white spirit (mineral Spirits)and an
only rag. It works a treat, but be
careful on emulsion walls (it works best on vinyl and gloss).
--
Ian Matthews 3 Dec 2004
Subject: Cleaning Loos. Toilet
bowls come up shiny when cleaned with old, flat Coke or
Pepsi. Leave overnight to dissolve limescale. For heavy staining get some Muriatic Acid or Hydrochloric Acid from your Plumbing Spares stockist -- Sylvia
Burge, London UK -- CAUTION: Use Gloves and protective glasses as acid is extremely dangerous. - Ed
A
good replacement for those expensive cleaners for shower stalls/doors
that I have found is, believe it or not: WD-40. I never believed it
until I tried it, and it certainly makes a shower door sparkle, so give
it a try! --"Susan Kelly"
Use
vinegar when cleaning windows (glass) -- Vanessa Echols.
I
find ammonia pretty useful too for greasy bathroom marks. In fact
ammonia is a great grease "cutter" if you can stand the
smell. Keep windows open ~~ Maroof
Ammonia
is an excellent cleaner in the bathroom, it used to be easy to buy it
but last time I tried I had some difficulty getting hold of
some, if any of our readers know of a good way to get it in
their country please let us know. -- Ed
Answer:
Cleaning Ammonia
Hi Ed, I can buy what they call Cloudy Ammonia here in Oz at any
supermarket. Using a
bleach with Ammonia is a definite No No, as it gives off toxic fumes
and can lead to reparatory problems and death.
Let me know if you want more info. on how to purchase from over here. I
can find out the companies names on the containers for you. - regards
Sumanaju
Answer:
Ammonia. where to
get. Ask your local friendly jeweller. It is used for cleaning
jewellery. Cheers from sunny Down Under -- Lilo
Stadler
Answer: Ammonia
I have purchased ammonia at my
local Wal*mart -- lm hasher 27
Jun 2002
Old
Newspapers Give Windows a Shine, every bit as good as a chamois leather
-- Wendel Quinn, Hong Kong
Crayon
Marks on Wall: use a blowdrier to heat the crayon so it can easily be
wiped off. -- Heather Dickerson
Marks
on Walls: Try using bread to remove marks on walls and surfaces - - Mike
Weller
Silk Plants: Why pay
expensive prices for silk plant cleaners? Just spray them with Dow
bathroom cleaner and let them dry. This works just as well as the more
expensive alternative --“Toni
Brass: Clean brass with lemon juice. – Comi Edmunds.
Cleaning Windows - Dry
windows with old newspaper -- Nigel Hartley.
Subject: tips on stuff. To
remove hairspray from eyeglasses or any non porous surface, use rubbing
alcohol. It does the job.
-- I've learned a lot of neat things while on this planet for 68 years.
Try them, what do you have to lose? --
(Irene M. Ward)
Recommend to add the
following:
Using an astringent or other harsh/acidic/abrasive cleaner on glass
lenses coated with protective film (ie to help prevent scratches) - may
scratch, blur or altogether remove the protective coating. This will
also void any insurance claims or "warranty" regarding the "protection"
on your lenses --
(Irene M. Ward)
Subject: REMOVING
GUM Great way
to get GUM out , rub it with PEANUT butter! I think it is the OIL in
in, and though I have not tried it, I am sure oil would probably due
the same thing, except the peanut butter is GOOEY, and the oil runs!
-- "Kathy Ulmer"
5 Sep 2002
Subject: Gum in
Hair
Use lighter fluid to get gum out of hair works like a charm, wash hair
a couple of times after to get rid of smell. Lighter fluid can also be
used on other sticky thing such as: paint, glue, price tags, stickers,
I even washed silicone caulking out of my hair once.-Kelly Lowery Sep 2002
Subject: chewing
gum.
If you have gum on a shirt try putting it in the freezer and scrape it
off. -- Hannah Minich
Subject: Fresh
Blood stain. Put
article of
clothing into bathroom sink and pour some peroxide on it and let it set
a couple minutes.
work it in a little, rinse and repeat. -- John D,
Subject:
Blood on fabric and carpet. Pour, full strength, hydrogen peroxide on the stain
and let it bubble. Then, blot with damp cloth. -- JGBet
Caution!! Full
strength is a rocket fuel!!! Full Strength
should read 5%. Ed.
Subject: Remove Stains
from Dishwasher. dump a cup of tang in the washer & run it
for a cycle--guaranteed to remove any stains , also works for plastic
cups, etc. Barbara
(Barbara R Kynette)
Subject:
Ink Pen Stain To get an ink stain out, spray ultra-hold hairspray on
the stain, let it dry, then wash like normal. ( Don't be afraid of
putting too much hairspray on the stain.) -Polli
Subject: Removing Ink
Stain. To remove ink stains from cloth, or leather spray hair spray on
the area and wipe off with a clean rag. Judy and Lou
Subject: Ink Stains. For
removing ink stains on shirt or jeans pockets just soak in milk
overnight and wash as normal the next day! Lana Kelly
Subject:
Blood Stains. To get blood out of ANY fabric, use hydrogen peroxide.
Apply it directly to the stain and toss in the washer. I've used it on
every kind of fabric, including satin, and it works like a charm. It
also works on grass stains and mustard.--Belinda Russel
Subject:
Tip for removing blood stain. Soak affected
garment in salt solution overnight then machine wash as per usual.
1/2 cup of cooking salt in a small or medium sized bucket. garment will
look as good as new.
--
Marcia Allen
Subject: Fresh Blood Stains: To
remove or reduce fresh blood stains, soak the item in a bowl
of milk overnight then wash in the normal way -- jane rea mnspail@chapel1111.fsnspet.co.uk
8
Dec 2003
Subject:
tub stains Use the Gel
Type Dishwasher Detergent to remove tub stains. Put it on and allow it
to sit for 5 or 10 minutes. It tends to be slippery so rinse very well.
-- JEM jeanna hawley
Subject:
Stains I use peroxide
in my laundry. Half of a large bottle (32 oz. size) w/ half box (sm) of
baking soda. It removes stains. I also use it straight on stains. It
seems to work like the oxy wash that's advertised on TV. It's a lot
more friendlier to our environment than bleach and doesn't have the
offensive smell. -- Donetta Joe
Hinton
Subject:
Stains on Clothing I have found that most types of baby wipes work
great on removing a strain from your clothing. Anyone with babies
always have baby wipes handy. Try it some time it works. I always use
them when my 2 year old gets something on her and it works great for
taking ink from your skin. -- Bradley E Baker -
Attack
the stain straight away. If you are going to use water make
sure that it is as cold as possible -- Jean Smith Kirkcaldy
Scotland
Use salt on Red wine stains.
- - Vanessa Echols
Use
white wine on red wine stains. - - Vanessa Echols
Vanessa,
are we to assume that considerable amounts of wine are consumed (and
spilled) in your household?? -- Ed
If
your garment is cotton or similar try disguising the stain by tie-dying
it -- Davie
Embarassing
Stains : I know people don't like to discuss (stains in underwear) but
they are there. I discovered the other day when I was washing my sons
that this worked. I used half a cup of dish washer detergent. I
couldn't believe how white they became. No stains. I believe the dish
washing detergent is the trick. SUE
Vicky
Lansky in her book "It worked for me" suggests using dishwasher
products for removing stubborn stains. See the Shop section
Nicotine
stains. Remove them from your fingers with lemon juice, and scrubbing
with pumice stone. Then add hand cream. - Jacob Thorne,
Bristol
Melted Wax: To remove melted wax from clothing '...
you will lay a brown paper bag over the garment before you iron over it
then keep moving the bag around it will absorb the wax'--Magand
Age Stains: I have heard a mixture of fresh lemon
juice and salt rubbed on spots and placed in sun will bleach out yellow in old stains. This information from my
wise Aunt Sue. I would try it first on just one small area and see how
it does. -- Good Luck, Patti Seizetheday
Chocolate
Stains. First blot or scrape off any excess chocolate. Add a solution
of biological washing powder, and then blot with clean towels. If the
stain remains soak the fabric in biological detergent. White fabrics
can be dabbed with bleach. - Anna, Canada
Rubbing
a Brazil nut on a scratch can disguise some surface damage in wooden
furniture -- Vanessa Echols
Chewing
gum: To remove chewing gum from clothes freeze, or cover the gum with
ice, then crack and scrape off. – Marjory Simpson.
Ink
Stains. If the ink is still wet put salt on the stain, and then brush
it off after a few minutes when it has soaked up some of the ink. You
may need to repeat this a few times. Clean wet ink off carpet with soda
water, then blot it off with paper towels. Then clean with a detergent.
- Ruth Knowles
Rust
stains in white cotton: To remove the stain, rub with lemon juice and
salt. Leave it several hours. It's even more effective when placed in
the sun. Wash as normal. - - Patti
If
you find that you can't remove a stain from your shirt...then give it
to your Mum -- Daniel Anderson -- Milton Keynes
England <;o)
Subject:
Stains. I
have a 2 year old granddaughter that is always coming home with some
kind of stain on her clothes, I have found that Fels Napa soap (found
in the laundry aisle) has never failed to remove them. Just wet the bar
and the item rub it in let set for about 5 minutes and launder as
usual. Susan Horton
Subject: Removing Dry Paint From Skin Before painting major projects, coat your hands & forearms with
Vaseline. To easily remove dry paint from skin:
Simply wash with a foaming brillo pad. Quick, cheap, simple & safe. They are softer than you would think.
Mask eye areas with medial cloth tape or similar. -- Sam from The Hoosier State, USA.
18 Nov 2003
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