Most stains inside the fridge can be removed by using bicarbonate of soda.Make a paste from bicarbonate of soda by mixing with a bit of water.Depending on your own fridge you can decide how thick to make the paste.The thicker the paste the stronger it is but it will cause more scratches.Be very careful when wiping off as exerting more pressure than necessary is going to cause scratches.I would suggest this paste for the inside.The inside stains are usually food based and if stubborn this paste works really well.
The outside stains are more from grimy hands and so forth.The paste works just as well but mix using bleach instead of water.You wont have to exert a lot of pressure when wiping off and it will do the job just as well.I dont recommend using the bleach mixed paste inside the fridge as there is food there and you dont want to risk contamination.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Cleaning a Wooden Kitchen Table
Clean the surface of your wooden table with a dry rug and make sure you clean all the dirt and food residues off the surface.
Use a hard nutshell and use the part of it which you eat, to scrub into the channels of the scratches.
Keep rubbing it until the particular spots is warmed. When it becomes warm, the chances for surface to absorb more oil will increase, which is going to be beneficial for you.
When done, compare the rest of the surface with the spot where you worked upon. If there is a color difference, color it with a crayon. And rub to blend it in.
After that, scrub the area with a clean dry cloth and repeat the process if required.
Use a hard nutshell and use the part of it which you eat, to scrub into the channels of the scratches.
Keep rubbing it until the particular spots is warmed. When it becomes warm, the chances for surface to absorb more oil will increase, which is going to be beneficial for you.
When done, compare the rest of the surface with the spot where you worked upon. If there is a color difference, color it with a crayon. And rub to blend it in.
After that, scrub the area with a clean dry cloth and repeat the process if required.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Cleaning your blinds
I have horizontal wooden blinds and these can get really dusty.Initially I was just worried to clean in case they broke so they just stayed dusty which defeated the issue because now they did not look as beautiful as they were meant to be.UNTIL I found these tips on cleaning blinds.Check them out.They are really great tips.
Wood Blinds (horizontal)
In order to keep your wood blinds looking their best, periodically wipe them with a soft cloth, a feather duster, or the brush attachment from a vacuum cleaner. You can clean the blind hanging in place. Do not worry about taking it out of the window. By tilting the slats down, you will be able to clean most of the top surface of each slat. Do not use water, solvents or abrasive solutions to clean the blind. This will cause wear.
Wood Blinds (horizontal)
Faux wood blinds can be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth if there is a stain; otherwise a periodic wiping with a soft cloth is recommended.
Shades (Roman, Natural, Woven Wood, Or Custom)
Roman, Natural, Woven Wood or Custom Shades can be occasionally cleaned by vacuuming with a brush/fabric attachment to ensure lasting beauty. Avoid cleaning them with water, solvents or abrasive solutions. If the material becomes soiled, you can spot clean with a lightly moist rag and a small amount of non-abrasive cleaner. Dreft detergent is a great one to use. Another quick and easy tip is to use a lint roller, commonly used for pet hair, for a quick once-over.
Cellular Shades (Honeycomb Shades)
Cellular shades can be cleaned with a brush-type vacuum attachment or new feather duster -- just stroke it lightly over the shade. Do not use an old feather duster because the pre-existing dust will rub off on the cellular material. However, if something such as a dead bug, or a large amount of dust gets between the cones, you can use a can of compressed air or a hairdryer to blow out the object.
If you're going to use water to clean, dampen a sponge with lukewarm water and gently pat the surface. Avoid contact with window cleaning products, as they can cause damage or scuffing.
Aluminum Blinds
Keep your aluminum blinds looking their finest by wiping them with a soft dust cloth, a dusting mitt, or a round brush attachment from a vacuum cleaner. Run the cloth or attachment over the blinds in a slightly tilted position; this will remove mite dust and particles. If there is a huge amount of dust or grime, take down the blind from the window to clean. You can place it in a shower stall and rinse it with non-abrasive soap or lay them on a flat surface and rinse them with a garden hose. Allow drying before putting it back into the window. Please note that certain solutions and equipment are too harsh and can cause shrinkage and/or color damage to your blind.
Hope these above tips help to keep your blinds looking great and your home beautiful
Wood Blinds (horizontal)
In order to keep your wood blinds looking their best, periodically wipe them with a soft cloth, a feather duster, or the brush attachment from a vacuum cleaner. You can clean the blind hanging in place. Do not worry about taking it out of the window. By tilting the slats down, you will be able to clean most of the top surface of each slat. Do not use water, solvents or abrasive solutions to clean the blind. This will cause wear.
Wood Blinds (horizontal)
Faux wood blinds can be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth if there is a stain; otherwise a periodic wiping with a soft cloth is recommended.
Shades (Roman, Natural, Woven Wood, Or Custom)
Roman, Natural, Woven Wood or Custom Shades can be occasionally cleaned by vacuuming with a brush/fabric attachment to ensure lasting beauty. Avoid cleaning them with water, solvents or abrasive solutions. If the material becomes soiled, you can spot clean with a lightly moist rag and a small amount of non-abrasive cleaner. Dreft detergent is a great one to use. Another quick and easy tip is to use a lint roller, commonly used for pet hair, for a quick once-over.
Cellular Shades (Honeycomb Shades)
Cellular shades can be cleaned with a brush-type vacuum attachment or new feather duster -- just stroke it lightly over the shade. Do not use an old feather duster because the pre-existing dust will rub off on the cellular material. However, if something such as a dead bug, or a large amount of dust gets between the cones, you can use a can of compressed air or a hairdryer to blow out the object.
If you're going to use water to clean, dampen a sponge with lukewarm water and gently pat the surface. Avoid contact with window cleaning products, as they can cause damage or scuffing.
Aluminum Blinds
Keep your aluminum blinds looking their finest by wiping them with a soft dust cloth, a dusting mitt, or a round brush attachment from a vacuum cleaner. Run the cloth or attachment over the blinds in a slightly tilted position; this will remove mite dust and particles. If there is a huge amount of dust or grime, take down the blind from the window to clean. You can place it in a shower stall and rinse it with non-abrasive soap or lay them on a flat surface and rinse them with a garden hose. Allow drying before putting it back into the window. Please note that certain solutions and equipment are too harsh and can cause shrinkage and/or color damage to your blind.
Hope these above tips help to keep your blinds looking great and your home beautiful
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Using citrus to clean your home
Here are some tips on using citrus to clean your home.Citrus is really amazing for that and you end up with a fresh,clean and natural scent all around your home.
The natural ingredients of a citrus fruit can clean just as effectively as harsh, conventional cleaners without the harmful side effects. They are completely biodegradable and safe for use in your home. You never need to worry about your child's exposure to lemons on a floor you just cleaned.
• Clean your garbage disposal and keep it smelling fresh with citrus. Drop a handful of citrus peels (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit) into your garbage disposal and run it with the cold water turned on. The citric acid will help deodorize your disposal and leave it smelling fresh.
• Use citrus as a degreaser wherever you have greasy build-up such as the stove, the outdoor grill, and the garage. Some major cruise ship lines are even using citrus a degreaser for their engine rooms!
• Make a citrus and vinegar all purpose cleaner. Just fill a jar with citrus peels and cover in white vinegar. Let is brew for four weeks, giving it an occasional shake. After four weeks, strain out the peels, dilute, and use to clean stovetops, bathroom surfaces, mirrors, and floors. You can even throw some in the laundry to give your whites a boost.
• Toss some orange or lemon peels in your wood burning fireplace to give the room a nice, fresh smell.
• Remove stains from enamel pots by filling ¾ full of water, adding a handful of citrus peels and boiling for 15 minutes.
• Put a used lemon half in your dishwasher to cut grease on your dishes.
• Use half a lemon to rub stainless steel draining boards and taps. Leave on for a few minutes and then rinse and shine.
• Mix some olive oil and lemon juice together and put in a spray bottle. Use the mixture to clean hard wood furniture, rubbing and then drying with a cloth rag.
• Use lemon juice to clean and shine brass and copper.
• Squeeze a little lemon juice on stained clothing or cloth diapers and set out in the sun to bleach away the stain.
• Mix lemon or lime juice with baking soda and vinegar to create a paste that will cut through soap scum and dissolve grime in bathtubs and sinks.
The natural ingredients of a citrus fruit can clean just as effectively as harsh, conventional cleaners without the harmful side effects. They are completely biodegradable and safe for use in your home. You never need to worry about your child's exposure to lemons on a floor you just cleaned.
• Clean your garbage disposal and keep it smelling fresh with citrus. Drop a handful of citrus peels (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit) into your garbage disposal and run it with the cold water turned on. The citric acid will help deodorize your disposal and leave it smelling fresh.
• Use citrus as a degreaser wherever you have greasy build-up such as the stove, the outdoor grill, and the garage. Some major cruise ship lines are even using citrus a degreaser for their engine rooms!
• Make a citrus and vinegar all purpose cleaner. Just fill a jar with citrus peels and cover in white vinegar. Let is brew for four weeks, giving it an occasional shake. After four weeks, strain out the peels, dilute, and use to clean stovetops, bathroom surfaces, mirrors, and floors. You can even throw some in the laundry to give your whites a boost.
• Toss some orange or lemon peels in your wood burning fireplace to give the room a nice, fresh smell.
• Remove stains from enamel pots by filling ¾ full of water, adding a handful of citrus peels and boiling for 15 minutes.
• Put a used lemon half in your dishwasher to cut grease on your dishes.
• Use half a lemon to rub stainless steel draining boards and taps. Leave on for a few minutes and then rinse and shine.
• Mix some olive oil and lemon juice together and put in a spray bottle. Use the mixture to clean hard wood furniture, rubbing and then drying with a cloth rag.
• Use lemon juice to clean and shine brass and copper.
• Squeeze a little lemon juice on stained clothing or cloth diapers and set out in the sun to bleach away the stain.
• Mix lemon or lime juice with baking soda and vinegar to create a paste that will cut through soap scum and dissolve grime in bathtubs and sinks.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
How to get rid of dog pee
Okay now you have just fitted your new carpets and your dog(usually the male dog) needs to mark his territory all over again.Poor mite!!!Follow these good tips below on how to get rid of dog pee.
The first step in cleaning the dog pee is this: If the area is still wet you need to try to absorb most of it with a paper towel and your foot. Stamp on the paper towel to absorb as much of the pee as you can in the towel.
This step is very important as it helps stop the pee from going clear down to the bottom of your carpet, where it would be almost impossible to get up.
If you leave the pee to dry it will only encourage bacterial growth. But in most situations the dog pee has already dried because you did not notice it when it happened.
What you will need to start with is baking soda, white vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. The mixture should be made up of 50% white vinegar, and 50% water.
You need to use a decent amount of this mixture to make sure you get deep down in the carpet. Scrub the solution with a scrubbing brush to ensure that it penetrates the carpet. Again you will absorb some of the mixture with a clean paper towel. Absorbing the mixture with a clean paper towel helps the vinegar and water to dry faster. So you can move onto the next step. The vinegar will neutralize the smell of the ammonia. Leave the area to dry for 12 hours. You can help speed up the process by using a fan or a blow dryer.
After the area has dried up you must sprinkle a good portion of baking powder on the soiled area.
Now, you should mix ½ cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a teaspoon of dish detergent. Poor this mixture over the baking powder. Scrub the dissolving baking powder into the carpet. It is important to first work it in with your fingers and then you can go ahead and scrub it with the scrub brush. Make sure you get every single spot around the area that is soiled. You don't want to miss a spot or the dog will go and pee on the spot again.
Finally after finishing this task you must let the area dry up again. Once the area is completely dry you may vacuum the spot to pick up any leftover baking soda powder. If the area is seriously soiled with dog pee you may need to repeat the process again. You don't want to take the chance of the dog using that spot to go to the bathroom again.
Remember it is very important that you never use ammonia or ammonia based products when cleaning up dog or puppy pee. One of the ingredients of pee is ammonia. It is most likely if you clean the pee with ammonia based products the puppy or the dog may be tempted to pee in that spot again.It is really easy to get rid of the soiled spots.
The first step in cleaning the dog pee is this: If the area is still wet you need to try to absorb most of it with a paper towel and your foot. Stamp on the paper towel to absorb as much of the pee as you can in the towel.
This step is very important as it helps stop the pee from going clear down to the bottom of your carpet, where it would be almost impossible to get up.
If you leave the pee to dry it will only encourage bacterial growth. But in most situations the dog pee has already dried because you did not notice it when it happened.
What you will need to start with is baking soda, white vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. The mixture should be made up of 50% white vinegar, and 50% water.
You need to use a decent amount of this mixture to make sure you get deep down in the carpet. Scrub the solution with a scrubbing brush to ensure that it penetrates the carpet. Again you will absorb some of the mixture with a clean paper towel. Absorbing the mixture with a clean paper towel helps the vinegar and water to dry faster. So you can move onto the next step. The vinegar will neutralize the smell of the ammonia. Leave the area to dry for 12 hours. You can help speed up the process by using a fan or a blow dryer.
After the area has dried up you must sprinkle a good portion of baking powder on the soiled area.
Now, you should mix ½ cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a teaspoon of dish detergent. Poor this mixture over the baking powder. Scrub the dissolving baking powder into the carpet. It is important to first work it in with your fingers and then you can go ahead and scrub it with the scrub brush. Make sure you get every single spot around the area that is soiled. You don't want to miss a spot or the dog will go and pee on the spot again.
Finally after finishing this task you must let the area dry up again. Once the area is completely dry you may vacuum the spot to pick up any leftover baking soda powder. If the area is seriously soiled with dog pee you may need to repeat the process again. You don't want to take the chance of the dog using that spot to go to the bathroom again.
Remember it is very important that you never use ammonia or ammonia based products when cleaning up dog or puppy pee. One of the ingredients of pee is ammonia. It is most likely if you clean the pee with ammonia based products the puppy or the dog may be tempted to pee in that spot again.It is really easy to get rid of the soiled spots.
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