Who needs harsh
Chemicals?
Use Lemons to Clean Your Microwave.
Get
rid of stuck-on food by microwaving
lemons! Slice 2 lemons in half and
place in a microwavable bowl, pour
in some water, then microwave on
high for 5 minutes. After the
microwave stops, allow them to sit
for about five minutes to let the
steam work penetrating and softening
the baked on mess. Then all you have
to do is grab a sponge and wipe down
the sides and top (an area often
overlooked) any stuck-on dirt should
come right off.
You’ll steam clean your microwave
and at the same time leave a lemony
fresh smell.
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Wood Floor
Maintenance
Most wood floors can be kept clean
by first sweeping or vacuuming with
a floor nozzle to remove most of the
surface dust and dirt, then damp
mopping with clear water (dip a
sponge in clear water, squeezing it
out so that the mop is barely damp,
almost dry). Use very little water
and rinse your mop thoroughly after
each use since excess water can
dissolve protective coatings, alter
the color of the wood and raise the
grain to roughen the surface.
If your floors are not dirty enough to
need mopping every week, then you should
not do it, as it will wear the floors
faster, not to mention waste your time.
Simply sweeping is often all they need.
If need to restore the shine to your
wood floor after you get it clean, try
damp mopping it with 1/2 cup vinegar and
2 tablespoons furniture polish in a
gallon of warm water. Vinegar is also
useful for removing any soap residue or
build-up, but should not be necessary
every week.
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Chrome
Fixtures
If not properly maintained, chrome fixtures can
become dull and cloudy. After cleaning a
bathroom, you want your chrome fixtures to
sparkle! For blinding brilliance, make a paste
of baking soda and
dishwashing liquid. Apply this to your chrome
fixtures and rub clean with a cloth. Warm
vinegar will also make your bathroom shine.
Here's an additional bathroom cleaning tip: To
clean stains from your bathroom chrome and tile,
use baby oil! Wipe off with a cloth diaper for a
lint free shine.
Homemade
Remedy For Clogged Drains
If you have a clogged drain and cannot run out
to the store to get a commercial drain product,
try this remedy.
1) Remove all water from the sink. You may have
to dip it out of the sink with a cup and place
it in a bucket.
2) Pour one cup of baking soda down the drain.
3) Follow that with one cup of table salt.
4) Next, pour one half cup of white vinegar down
the drain.
5) Allow the drain to set for ten minutes than
flush it with two quarts of boiling water.
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