Spray with hairspray and saturate marks. Wipe away with towel.
It looks like magic!
Monday, November 29, 2010
Cleaning: How to de-stink stinky antique furniture
Air outside on a warm dry day (shade from direct sunlight).
Pour talcum powder or baking soda over surfaces.
Place a shallow pan of charcoal briquettes inside drawers.
Pour talcum powder or baking soda over surfaces.
Place a shallow pan of charcoal briquettes inside drawers.
Cleaning: How to de-stink a stinky fridge
For a super stinky fridge: empty contents, pack shelves with crumpled newspaper, add large bowl of water. Close door and let run overnight.
For a slightly stinky fridge: keep box of baking soda in fridge and freezer to absorb odors.
For a slightly stinky fridge: keep box of baking soda in fridge and freezer to absorb odors.
Cleaning: How to remove carpet stains
For wine/juice: spritz club soda, blot, repeat.
For grease/oil: sprinkle baking soda, let sit for 6-12 hours, vacuum, apply all-purpose spot cleaner.
For blood: treat immediately with cold water or club soda, blot with clean cloth, repeat.
For dirt: allow to dry, scrape off, vacuum, apply all-purpose spot cleaner.
All-purpose spot cleaner recipe:
1 tsp liquid dish detergent+1 quart warm water+1 tsp vinegar
spray on stain, let sit 10min, blot
For grease/oil: sprinkle baking soda, let sit for 6-12 hours, vacuum, apply all-purpose spot cleaner.
For blood: treat immediately with cold water or club soda, blot with clean cloth, repeat.
For dirt: allow to dry, scrape off, vacuum, apply all-purpose spot cleaner.
All-purpose spot cleaner recipe:
1 tsp liquid dish detergent+1 quart warm water+1 tsp vinegar
spray on stain, let sit 10min, blot
Cleaning: How to remove scuff marks
Buff off from vinyl floor with a tennis ball attached to a broom handle.
(Cut X into tennis ball and stick handle into the hole.)
(Cut X into tennis ball and stick handle into the hole.)
Cleaning: How to clean a burnt pan
Immerse in larger water-filled pot, add 1 tbsp of baking soda, and boil for 3-5 minutes.
Let cool and wash.
Let cool and wash.
Cleaning: How to remove paper stuck to wood
Thoroughly wet paper with salad oil, wait 5 minutes, then rub along wood grain with extra fine wool. Wipe dry.
Cleaning: How to remove paint on wood floor
If still wet, clean with water for latex or mineral spirits for oil-base.
If paint is dry, soak it in boiled linseed oil, let soften, then lift with putty knife.
Remove residue by rubbing along grain with a paste of boiled linseed oil and rottenstone.
Wipe dry and polish.
If paint is dry, soak it in boiled linseed oil, let soften, then lift with putty knife.
Remove residue by rubbing along grain with a paste of boiled linseed oil and rottenstone.
Wipe dry and polish.
Cleaning: How to remove water marks on wood surface
A) Rub with white toothpaste, mayo, or salad oil, then wipe with soft cloth.
Or
B) Cover marks with clean thick cloth and press with a warm iron.
Or
B) Cover marks with clean thick cloth and press with a warm iron.
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