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Housecleaning Tricks & Tips
Black scuff marks on a floor are instantly wiped away with a small amount of baby oil or petroleum jelly on a cleaning rag. Afterwards, be sure to wipe the floor thoroughly with a spray cleaner, or it will have a slippery spot.
To remove gum from leather, just put a dab of peanut butter on the gum. In a bit, the gum will peel right off.
Baking soda mixed with ground cinnamon or cloves makes a great carpet freshener.
Use a dryer softener sheet to wipe your television screen to remove the static electricity.
To clean pewter, rub the item with the outer leaves from a head of cabbage. Then buff with a soft clot.
Make your own window cleaner by mixing equal parts of vinegar, ammonia and water. Put in a spray bottle, squirt on windows and wipe off with newspaper or towels.
Use a small brush type hair roller to clean radiators. Stick a pencil into the brush, making a handle and it's a wonderful brush for hard to clean places.
Fill a paint roller pan with your favorite wall washing solution and use a clean paint roller to wash you walls. Rinse with clear water. It goes much more quickly than sponging.
To clean mini blinds or slats of shutters, use a clean paintbrush. It's a lot cheaper than buying expensive blind cleaning tools.
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