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Apply a mixture of one teaspoon of liquid detergent and 1 teaspoon of distilled vinegar in 2 1/2 cups (570ml) of lukewarm water to the stain. Rub gently with a soft brush or towel. Rinse with a towel, moistened with clean water and blot dry. Repeat until the stain is gone and then dry quickly, […]
The print can be a real pain to get rid of if you leave a newspaper lying on a slightly damp surface, or drop of rain gets the paper wet before delivery. Make a paste with baking soda and a little water and rub gently until the stain disappears.
Water stains are another common occurrence if you live in a hard water area. Use baking soda, sprinkled onto the stain, and then wipe clean with vinegar. Remember to watch out for the fizz!
Get rid of unpleasant smells in carpet by dusting with baking soda or cornstarch and vacuuming it up.
3/4 cup vegetable or olive oil 1/4 cup white vinegar Mix in a bowl (metal or glass recommended), whip on furniture with a soft clean cloth or a paper towel. You should be able to achieve incredible matching of the wood for shallow scratches. Test on a small area before using on main visible […]
To remove scratches use 1 part lemon juice and 1 part olive oil, rub with soft cloth. Cooking oil is a possible substitute for olive oil. Test a small unnoticeable area before using on the main parts of the wood.
2 or 3 handfuls baking soda Red wine has a fantastic ability to stain, owing to its acidic nature and abundance of colorful plant compounds. Whatever you do, don’t rush to blot a spill for you may inadvertently drive the stain deeper into the pile of the carpet. Instead, cover the area thoroughly with baking […]
Pour a mixture of vinegar and water over household plants and bouquets to prolong their lifespan.
1/2 cup (150g) salt 3 cups (750ml) warm water White wicker furniture that’s been finished with an oil-based paint has a tendency to yellow with age, especially if it is stored in the dark during the winter. To fight the effects of aging, give your wicker furniture an annual scrub down with a stiff brush […]
Prevent plaster from drying too quickly when patching or filling in by adding one tablespoon of vinegar to the water when mixing. This will slow the drying time.