1. Cleaning Shower Curtains - Your best weapon against soap scum is white vinegar. Cleaning shower curtains can be accomplished by throwing them into the clothes washer. Use a quarter to a half cup of white vinegar instead of detergent.
2. Getting Grout Clean - One of the more aggravating aspects of a bathroom is cleaning grout. The best cleaning choice is lemon oil and borax. Mix the two together until you get a paste. Smear it on the offending areas, let dry, scrub off and rinse.
3. Putting the Shine in Glass Covered Paintings - These days, many people protect paintings or pictures with a glass cover. First and foremost, do not use water to clean the glass.
4. Tea as a Magic Fabric Restorer - If you have faded fabric, it is time to make tea. Make a pot of strong tea and let it cool. Dip a cotton towel in it and lightly dab it onto the faded fabric. Tea dabbing is not a cure all, but it works in many situations.
5. Cleaning Gloves ? When you are cleaning, gloves are critical. By definition, you are usually using abrasive chemicals to scrub off dirt, grime, mold and other unsavory things. This can absolutely destroy your hands, so make sure to protect them!
6. Repair Carpet Burns ? If you have burn spots in your carpet, don't fret unless they are big. Walk around your house and pull out small tuffs of carpet from other areas till you have enough material. Now glue it into the burn area and trim as necessary.
7. Fireplace Cleaning Products ? Do not use regular cleaning products on fireplaces. The chemical residue the leave is often toxic, which will make your next fire a bad one. Use water like your ancestors!
8. Remove Coffee China Stains ? China is delicate and can stain easily, particularly when coffee is involved. To remove it, mix one teaspoon of white vinegar and cold water. Dab appropriately.
9. Removing Your Stickers ? When it is time to get rid of those stickers, soak them in vegetable oil. Wait for 15 minutes and then carefully scrape off. Mayonnaise also does the trick.
10. Storing Cleaning Products ? Cleaning products are a bit dangerous around flames or too much heat. Store them in low, cool areas such as the bottom of a closet or under the sink.
A clean house is a happy house, or so they say. In truth, indoor pollutants can make you sick. Follow the above advice and give your home the once over every spring. You'll be happy you did and feel better as well.
