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Always wipe the floor dry with an old cloth or towel
Posted by adrian2700. Faves: 2
 
Good tip about using cat litter in your bathroom on here - I use it to soak up oil spills in the garage. Just pour it over, leave it a day or so and then hoover or sweep it up.
Posted by Owenmean. Faves: 2
 
Another one for oil on your clothes in to use lard. It softens it and then you can usually wash it off
Posted by Owenmean. Faves: 2
 
to remove hair dye or paint from a painted surface spray surface with plenty of cheap hairspray and lave then rinse with hot water then repeat until it comes out.
Posted by suziwoozywoo. Faves: 2
 
You know you get those indents in carpet after heavy furniture has been there? Well simply put an ice cube on it, as the ice cube melts, the indent will rise.
Posted by claudsg. Faves: 2
 
To get rid of basically any liquid stains (best works fresh or near to fresh) on carpets simply sprinkle some salt down, leave it and the stain will go into the salt, then vacume the salt away!
Posted by claudsg. Faves: 2
 
to get chewing gum off a shoe pop the shoe inside a zip lock bag and put it in the freezer for 24 hours, the gum will come right off!
Posted by claudsg. Faves: 2
 
Do NOT use ammonia for removing pet stains. It smells like urine to cats and dogs, so they will be tempted to return and relieve themselves in the same area. Use an enzyme based pet stain cleaner as directed- it gets the stain and smell out. If there is a present lingering dog/cat smell - get your carpets steam cleaned and get your pet potty trained! Don't coop them up in one space too long, or there will be accidents.
Posted by r0xikat. Faves: 2
 
Another tip for cleaning silver. I coat it with toothpaste and then rinse it off with warm water.
Posted by sigorross. Faves: 2
 
If you need to clean wooden window frames just use warm soapy water - anything else can strip the paint. Just make sure that you dry it thoroughly afterwards.
Posted by donkeykong. Faves: 2
 
WHEN STEAM CLEANING CARPETS: Always be sure to vacuum thoroughly beforehand. Also, I have found that a mild vinegar and water solution will remove dirt, dust and allergens just as well as a carpet shampoo will. Plus, there's no shampoo residue left over to attract more dirt! If you're not keen on the smell of vinegar, add a few drops of essential oil to the vinegar/water mixture. Lavender and bergamot are my favorites.
Posted by frencil. Faves: 2
 
use milton on your whites. they come up great.
Posted by lolsmac. Faves: 2
 
If you have a thin or long vase..and no sterilizing tablets (ace tip!)..get a handful of (raw) rice and swill / shake in the vase with some warm water & vinegar.
Posted by Vienna. Faves: 2
 
to get rid of fag smells, put a bowl of vinegar hidden in a room - cover the bowl with cling film and make tiny holes in it so it doesn't spill
Posted by theman. Faves: 2
 
the best way to clean a leather settee is baby soap and warm water and a soft dish cloth, wash with cloth then dry with tea towel
Posted by razmataz. Faves: 2
 
A fabric softener dryer sheet in a dresser drawer will keep clothing stored inside sweet smelling ( and so nice to open up too)
Posted by Sparky. Faves: 2
 
Clean your jewellery quickly by putting it into a glass of warm water with a tablet of Alka-Seltzer, which will bring it up nice and shiny. Not suitable for pearls or opals though.
Posted by clean-machine. Faves: 2
 
If you’re fed up of a smelly house, try putting some aromatherapy oil on a cotton ball and putting it inside your vacuum bag. As you vacuum up dirt you’ll leave a great smell behind.
Posted by joan-o-stain. Faves: 2
 
Rub a small amount of aromatherapy oil onto light bulbs (make sure they are turned off) when the lights are turned on the bulbs heat up and you get a lovely scent!
Posted by rebecca. Faves: 2
 
For old dog piddle smells and stains, use one bottle hydrogenperoxide 2%, 2T baking soda and 1T dish soap. Pour on stain generously. Let dry, then vacuum. A miracle!
Posted by NancyR. Faves: 2
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