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Cleaning Tips :
Quite often and more often than not, the chemicals from commercial
cleaning supplies can aggravate your allergies.
Did you know that basic household ingredients can
produce the same results as commercial cleaning supplies?
Here is a sampling of how certain household
ingredients can aid in cleaning. Keep in mind that some people with allergies cannot tolerate the smell of ammonia or bleach.
AMMONIA - Cuts grease , strips the wax off floors
and cleans windows.
BAKING SODA - Cleans,
deodorizes , scours , polishes , and removes stains.
BLEACH
( sodium hydrochloride) Whitens practically anything and removes mold ,
mildew , and disinfects and deodorizes at the same time.
ABOUT CHLORINE BLEACH
MYTH - Chlorine and liquid bleach are one in the same.
FACT - Actually
they aren't! The term chlorine bleach is actually a misnomer. What's in the bottle is sodium hydrochloride , the active
ingredient in liquid bleach . Although chlorine is used to manufacture sodium hydrochloride , there is no free chlorine in
bleach.
BORAX - Alternative for bleach , deodorizes , prevents mold , removes stains and boosts the cleaning power of soap.
CORN STARCH - Cleans and deodorizes carpets
and rugs .
KETCHUP - Cleans
copper.
LEMON JUICE - Cuts grease
and stains on aluminum and porcelain , whitens.
SALT - Makes an abrasive , but gentle , scouring powder.
VEGETABLE
OIL - A furniture polish.
WASHING
SODA - Cuts grease and disinfects.
WHITE
VINEGAR - Cleans windows , shines metal surfaces , removes mildew , stains , and wax buildup.
Sometimes combining some of the above ingredients creates better cleaners , but remember :
" NEVER MIX BLEACH AND AMMONIA TOGETHER"
* BELOW ARE SOME MORE
USEFUL CLEANING TIPS *
* Get Rid of Stubborn
Bottle Labels* To remove the label from glassware apply some peanut butter to remove the glue
and rub with your finger. The glue will melt away.
* Candle
Wax Removal * If you get candle wax on your carpet all you have to do is get
a brown paper bag and your iron . Tear the bag open , heat up your iron , place the bag over the wax and iron over it.The
wax will melt into the paper bag .Works every time.
* Get Rid of Crayon Marks* To get crayon marks off of walls , take a soft cloth and
some WD-40 . Spray the cloth with the WD-40 and wipe the spot. The oil gets absorbed into the cloth , while the other ingredients
work on the wax from the crayon. Works on painted or paper surfaces.
* Rust Free Garden Tools* Here's a way to prevent rust on your
garden tools: Fill a 5 - gallon bucket with sand and a quart of motor oil. After using your tool , scrape off excess
soil and plunge the tool into the bucket of sand a few times.
* Ammonia In Laundry Cuts Grease* Put a half-cup of ammonia in
the wash to loosen up the grease stains on work clothes and oil stains. It makes your coats , jackets , and pants cleaner
and believe it or not , the stains miraculously disappear.
* Get Rid
Of Odors * To eliminate household odors from cooking and smoking , fill a bowl (or small
container) with Cotton balls , pour in vinegar and place in a out of way area. Keep one in every room , and repeat the process
every week.
* Remove Rust From Sinks*
To remove rust from metal sinks , wet the stain and pour baking soda on the stain . Let it set overnight. Run water and wipe
the rust down the drain.
* Remove Blood From Carpet* If
you get blood on your carpet , clean it in a circular motion with a baby wipe. You may need 2 or 3 , but it takes ALL the
stain out. It's a miracle!
* Use Shaving Cream On Carpets* For
years I have used the inexpensive shaving cream to spot treat my rugs and carpets. Not only does it clean well and is nontoxic,
but it leaves a refreshing scent behind.
* Epsom Salts Can Damage Septic
Tank* Don't let Epsom salts drain into a septic tank. They stop enzyme reaction and can
cause damage to the leach field and require costly repairs.
* Removing
Carpet Stains* I have found that club soda works really well in taking stains out of my white Berber
carpet. Every stain I have used it on has come out.
* Quickly
Sterilize Sponges* To sterilize sponges used in the kitchen , place a damp sponge in the microwave
for 20 seconds. It will (kill) any bacteria in those sponges. Do this once a week or more often.
* Clean Spots From Carpet* When cleaning carpet that has stains of grease ,
mud , salsa , etc. , always spray cleaning solution around the spot or stain first , rather than directly on it . By circling
it first ,this will stop the spot from spreading outward as would have happened if you sprayed directly onto the spot to be
cleaned. The spot will not have a dry area to absorb it as it dissolves , thus allowing it to be absorbed with a dry sponge.
*Keep Sinks Sparkling* Mineral oil will make
your sink shinny but why go out and buy another product? Just spray sinks with your furniture cleaner.The cleaner will make
sinks shine , and the water will not spot your sink. So easy and handy!
*Cleaning
Oven Racks* When cleaning oven racks and burner bibs , place the racks and bibs in a large plastic
garbage bag and spray liberally with oven cleaner . Tie shut and leave overnight . The next day rinse.
*Great
way to unclog a toilet* Having trouble with a stopped up toilet? Try this, a couple good squirts of dish washing liquid
in bowl, let stand for 5 minutes, plunge a few times with a toilet plunger, viola clog gone!
Safety
First: Always read and follow precautions and usage directions before using cleaning products. Always store cleaning products
out of reach of children.
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