Here's a handy hint to help with your household sweeping...
Spray a little furniture polish on the bottom of your brooms bristles. It'll make it easier to sweep stuff up, and dirt, pet hair and other gunk won't as easily accumulate on the bottom!
Showing posts with label cleaning tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cleaning tips. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Monday, August 13, 2007
Household Hints - Cleaning Hints - Making Your Own Natural Cleaners
Many families are making their own natural, organic cleaners to replace the harmful chemical varieties they've used for years. Why? Making your own simple cleaners is not only healthier for you, your family, and your pets, but it's better for the environment. Here are two of my favorite resources for natural cleaning recipes, and all of these are FREE recipes:
http://www.kitchencraftsnmore.net/cleaningrecipes.html
http://www.happyslob.com/cleaningrecipes.html
Included are all-purpose cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, natural air fresheners and much more.
http://www.kitchencraftsnmore.net/cleaningrecipes.html
http://www.happyslob.com/cleaningrecipes.html
Included are all-purpose cleaners, tub and tile cleaners, natural air fresheners and much more.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Household Hints - Cleaning - Removing spilled Candle Wax from Furniture
I love candles, but I hate the pools of spilled wax that I sometimes find left behind on furniture. It's not as hard as you might think to remove the wax...here are a few tips to help:
1. Remove as much of the surface spilled wax as you possibly can. Use something that won't cause further damage to the furniture - something like a plastic spatula with a squared off edge will help you scrape off the wax.
2. Use a soft cloth to remove more of the wax - adding a little furniture wax will help.
Another handy tip - to get old bits of candle wax out of your favorite votive candle holders - just pop it in the freezer! After a few hours, the old bits of wax should pop right out, leaving you with a lovely, fresh candle holder just waiting for a new votive.
1. Remove as much of the surface spilled wax as you possibly can. Use something that won't cause further damage to the furniture - something like a plastic spatula with a squared off edge will help you scrape off the wax.
2. Use a soft cloth to remove more of the wax - adding a little furniture wax will help.
Another handy tip - to get old bits of candle wax out of your favorite votive candle holders - just pop it in the freezer! After a few hours, the old bits of wax should pop right out, leaving you with a lovely, fresh candle holder just waiting for a new votive.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Household Hints - How to Clean a Baking Stone
CLEANING Household Hints - Baking Stones
Thanks to our newsletter subscribers for these great tips on how to clean a baking stone! For more household hints and to join our newsletter, just visit Kitchen Crafts 'n' More's Website.
1. "To clean your pizza baking stone - sprinkle with baking soda & rub lightly with a damp cloth. Rinse well. Works great!"Submitted by Connie
2. " Scrape off as much as you can using the edge of of a plastic pancake turner or something similar. Don't worry about leaving a stain; as you use the stone and it gets older you''re bound to get more stains..It just helps to "season" the stone. The next time you use the stone give it a light spray of Pam.This may help with any discoloration and any stuck on food." Submitted by Paula
3. "I have one and it looks totally disgusting! But I understand from several sources that the more you use it, the better it works. And cleaning it only with warm water is against our idea of "cleaning." But if you use any soap or cleaner on it, it absorbs the soap and leaves that taste. So keep using, rinsing with water. The uglier, the better the food tastes. It's also good for baking french fries & onion rings (frozen), cookies & biscuit (I use parchment paper here)." Submitted by Ann
Thanks to our newsletter subscribers for these great tips on how to clean a baking stone! For more household hints and to join our newsletter, just visit Kitchen Crafts 'n' More's Website.
1. "To clean your pizza baking stone - sprinkle with baking soda & rub lightly with a damp cloth. Rinse well. Works great!"Submitted by Connie
2. " Scrape off as much as you can using the edge of of a plastic pancake turner or something similar. Don't worry about leaving a stain; as you use the stone and it gets older you''re bound to get more stains..It just helps to "season" the stone. The next time you use the stone give it a light spray of Pam.This may help with any discoloration and any stuck on food." Submitted by Paula
3. "I have one and it looks totally disgusting! But I understand from several sources that the more you use it, the better it works. And cleaning it only with warm water is against our idea of "cleaning." But if you use any soap or cleaner on it, it absorbs the soap and leaves that taste. So keep using, rinsing with water. The uglier, the better the food tastes. It's also good for baking french fries & onion rings (frozen), cookies & biscuit (I use parchment paper here)." Submitted by Ann
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Household Hints - How to get T-shirts and other clothes SUPER White and Clean - Laundry Tips
This one was submitted by Carol in my Kitchen Crafts 'n' More Newsletter way back in 2001.
Add 1/2 cup 20 mule team borax along with bleach and laundry detergent to keep white things white. Of course remember Hot water with whites whenever you're washing.
Add 1/2 cup 20 mule team borax along with bleach and laundry detergent to keep white things white. Of course remember Hot water with whites whenever you're washing.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Household Hints - Removing Odors and Stains from Carpets
1 bottle hydrogen peroxice
1 T. baking soda
1 T. dish soap
Mix together, put on area where smell is. I rub it with a scrub brush and then blot with a towel.So far, I have had a great experience with it. And I used it on bright blue carpet and avocado green carpet, no problem.
Thanks to Laura for sending in this great tip on removing carpet stains and odors! For more natural cleaner recipes, visit http://www.happyslob.com
1 T. baking soda
1 T. dish soap
Mix together, put on area where smell is. I rub it with a scrub brush and then blot with a towel.So far, I have had a great experience with it. And I used it on bright blue carpet and avocado green carpet, no problem.
Thanks to Laura for sending in this great tip on removing carpet stains and odors! For more natural cleaner recipes, visit http://www.happyslob.com
Friday, February 09, 2007
Household Hints - Keep Fresh Herbs Fresher Longer
Here's a handy household hint that we tell people at the kitchenwares shop where I work. To keep your fresh herbs (that you buy at the grocery store) fresher longer in your fridge, just wrap some moistened paper towels at the bottom of the herbs, and place loosely in a plastic zipper-type baggie. :) It should keep your fresh herbs useable and lovely for longer - and tasting delicious for all your favorite recipes.
Household Hints - How to Clean CDs - Using Windex to Clean CDs
My sister-in-law uses windex to clean the DVD's and CD's.
Submitted by Charles
Submitted by Charles
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