Assorted Cleaning Tips

Ring Around the collar

Dirty neck rings around a shirt or blouse collar can be very unbecoming. To fix this, use hair shampoo to clean the area. Shampoo is really good getting rid of figure oils. A low-cost bottle of shampoo kept along the washing machine will be handy to tackle problems like this.

Cleaning Scuff Marks

Employ 3 tbsp. Of TSP (trisodium phosphate) to a gallon of water to remove crayon and scuff marks on the wall. When doing this, make sure you are clothed in gloves and achieve and do not expose yourself to this chemical.

Removing Blood from Clothes

Apply hydrogen peroxide to remove blood from clothes or appointments. Rub gently.

Dusting Tip

Employ paint brushes to get stuff from cracks and other hard places to reach.

Create a Calendar

Arrange a time each week for that you can straighten that the house. One good aspect of this is that this teaches pleasant habits to the kids and gives children an assignment to accomplish as a group.

Listen to Books on Tape While you Clean

Having trouble finding the time to clean? Not fun, eh. Well, make the most of the time you do spend cleaning by educating yourself. Rent big books on tape from the library (or buy them) and listen to them while you're cleaning and doing chores. It helps that pass the age, keeps you working on cleaning your house longer, and also allows you to learn new stuff! Can’t go wrong with this!

Removing Candle Wax

Candle wax can be removed by ironing the afflicted area with a tissue. The wax then goes on the tissue.

Cleaning Chrome

Here, use soda or seltzer water to clean these surfaces.

Removing Blood Stains

Corn starch removes blood stains. Wash the afflicted area in cold water aqua, then rub in moistened cornstarch.

Removing Gum

Use ice to freeze afflicted area, then at this point it can be removed, for the most part, pretty easily.

Removing Black Marker Ink

Hair spray works wonders for many surfaces.

Cleaning Window Screens

Washing with nylon covered sponges are really good at cleaning window screens.

Removing Smoke Odor

Put a bowl of vinegar out to remove smoke odor.

Repairing Small Holes in Window Screens

Clear nail polish will repair small holes in window screens.

Killing Flies

Hair spray will kill flies.

Window Painting Tip

Newspaper strips when wetted can be used around windows when painting, in place of masking tape. Remove strips before they dry out.

Drying Out Wet Magazines or Books

Place paper towels on both sides of a wet page to absorb the moisture and prevent wrinkling.