Cleaning tips, tricks and more.
 
Dusting Tip
Use paint brushes to dust cracks and hard to reach places in telephones, stereos, etc.
 

Removing Gum
Gum can be removed using ice to harden and a dull knife to remove.


Removing Magic Marker Ink
Hair spray will remove magic-marker ink from surfaces.


Cleaning Window Screens
Nylon covered sponges are great for cleaning window screens.

 

Unstick That Door
Car wax applied to a sticking door will ease opening and closing.


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.

 

Cleaning Toilet Bowl
• Clean the toilet bowl while you're away by pouring in 1/4 cup bleach and leaving it until you return.
• Keep the toilet bowl ring-free by pouring a half-gallon of white vinegar in it once a month. Let it soak overnight before flushing.
• Don't use bleach if you're already using a tank-held cleaner that's released when the toilet is flushed. The two may react chemically.
• To avoid clogging and odors, pour one cup baking soda down the bowl weekly.

 

Mildew
To remove mildew from the corners of the tub, dip cotton balls in bleach and let them sit, when you finish cleaning the bath, remove cotton and rinse well. The mildew will be gone.


Air Freshener
For immediate air freshener in the bath, place a fabric softener sheet in the wastepaper basket or add a dab of fragrance on a light bulb. When the light is on, the heat releases the aroma.


 

More cleaning tips will be added In the next few weeks.  If you have any cleaning tips or tricks, submit them to us and we will provide them on our website for others - and thank you for sharing. You can submit these tips by going to the Contact Us Links page and email them to us.