General
Cleaning Hints and Tips
Kill
Ninety-nine Percent of Bacteria. A
recently published scientific study indicated that to effectively clean
& deodorise any surface (countertops, cutting boards,
toothbrushes, even fruit & veggies) keep two spray bottles – 1
with hydrogen peroxide and one with white vinegar (hydrogen peroxide
cannot be mixed as it loses its efficacy and also needs to be kept in a
dark/coloured bottle)
Spray one then the
other over it (doesn’t matter which one first) and wipe. The study
indicated that this combination kills 99% of all known bacteria and is
10 times more effective that either one used alone. -- Lyndis
Zirbel (Down Under)
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
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
Clothes
Washing Dark
Clothes: My tip for
washing dark clothes to stop them from fading is wash them in
conditioner only, it works very well and I have been doing this for
years. -- Janet Chapman
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
Gum on
Clothing. Unlike
freezing and scraping the gum off (which can thin or destroy an item of
clothing), a method which takes little strength and should not damage
the item of clothing is simply this:
Take a small amount of white wine vinegar and heat until warm. Take an
old toothbrush and begin to rub the gum and surrounding material with
the vinegar. The gum will start to soften and come away from the
material. This process may require some patience but the gum will come
off with no damage to the material. The item of clothing should then be
washed.
I have not tried this with gum in the hair! -- Regards, Amaia
UK
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
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
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. --
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Grease in
Garments, Carpets etc. Use aerosol brake cleaner.....its like dry
cleaning fluid ~~ Linda Louf 08/07/2004
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
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
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
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 it 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,
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
Cleaning Wine
on Carpets. Pour salt over wine spills on carpets
absorbs in seconds then just hoover up.dave -- David Jones
1/11/09
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
thoroughly. 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......
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
Clean your
dishwasher. I run vinegar through my dishwasher once a
month and this prevents hard deposits from getting a head
start. -- Good Luck, Patti
Seizetheday
Eyeglasses and
Vodka. Nothing makes them shine as much as a few drops
on a soft clean cloth. Use for cleaning small china ornaments. -- Eadie
Milton
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
Use olive oil or other cooking
oil to clean hands dirtied by engine oil -- Jean Edmunds.
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)
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)
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)
Tumble
drying Down Clothing.
Instead of sneakers, use a can of new tennis balls. -- (Susan
Carter)
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
Cats
Hair - Remove cats hairs from clothes and furniture by
rubbing with wetted rubber gloves -- Wendy Quin Kuala Lumpur
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
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,
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
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
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
--
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)
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
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
Shower Stalls
and doors - 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"
Old
Newspapers Give Windows a Shine, every bit as good as a
chamois leather -- Wendy Quin, 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.
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)
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
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
chewing
gum. If you have gum on a shirt try putting it in the
freezer and scrape it off. -- Hannah Minich
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,
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.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 -
Be
Quick --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 links
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
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
Shirt Stains:
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)
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
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.
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