15 Cleaning Tips

Teach your children these practical tricks of the trade, by having them help.   What a great education they will be receiving - one they can take with them into adulthood!

 

Swiffer Wetjet Refill ~ Dip the tip of an empty Swiffer Wetjet solution bottle into boiling water for about 10 seconds and the lid will twist off.  Use a gripper or a towel.  Refill with your preferred cleaning solution at appropriate dilution and re-cap to save dollars!

 

Clean the Lint Buildup from a Clothes Dryer's Trap ~ with a chopstick.

 

How to Remove Lipstick Stains from Clothing ~ Spray with hairspray, then launder.

 

Clean Bottom of Iron with a Dryer Sheet ~ Set your iron on low, and rub the iron over the dryer sheet until the buildup disappears.

Refresh Your Linen Closet ~ with baking soda.  Place an open box of baking soda next to your sheets and towels to stave off mustiness.

 

Citrus Peel as a Disposal Refresher ~ Save citrus peel to put down the disposal to clean and deodorize it.

 

Use Cornmeal as a Grease Absorber ~ Cornmeal absorbs grease on light colored fabric or upholstery.  Pour enough over the soiled area and let set for 15 to 30 minutes. Vacuum to remove the grains.

 

Use an Emery Board to Save an Eraser ~ To revive a dried-out eraser or clean a smudged one, lightly rub it over an emery board. The board's fine grain will shave off the eraser's old top layer, leaving you with more mistake-removing surface.

 

How to Remove Sticky Labels ~ Use a hair dryer!

 

Shine Brass and Copper with a paste made from a few tablespoons of white vinegar and equal parts salt and flour. Apply with a soft cloth, rinse, and dry.

 

Prevent Rusty Cans with fingernail polish.  Paint it on the bottom of cans to prevent rusty rings on the tub or shower.

 

Repair Scratches in Hardwood Floors by rubbing a shelled walnut into the scratch.  Their natural oils help hide the flaws.

How to Clean the Glass on Your Oven Door ~ Add about a 1/4 cup of baking soda in a dish and mix just enough water to make a slightly runny paste. Spread your mixture all over the oven door glass - and the door if necessary.  Wait 15-30 minutes depending on the severity, then wipe off.  If there are still spots remaining, they should easily scrub off with a Magic Eraser. 

How to Clean Scratch Marks off of Dishes ~ These scratches are often caused by nickel in flatware.  Rub Bar Keepers Friend (liquid) on the scratches and if that doesn't remove them, try the more abrasive version, the powder (like a cleanser).  Rub in with a cleaning cloth and apply elbow grease.