Category: General Purpose

Crystal chandelier cleaner

1/2 cup (125ml) vinegar 1/2 cup (125ml) water Cleaning a chandelier can seem daunting, but it’s a task that should be undertaken every few hours. It’s a chore that’s well worth the time and effort once you see the brilliant shine restored. Before you begin, turn the lights off and give the bulbs time to […]

Creamy Soft Scrub

2 cups baking soda ½ cup liquid castile soap 4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin (acts as a preservative) 5 drops antibacterial essential oil such as lavender, tea tree, rosemary or any scent you prefer (optional) Mix together and store in a sealed glass jar, shelf life of 2 years. Tips: For exceptionally tough jobs spray with […]

Cleaning wooden paneling

Clean wood paneling with a mixture of one part olive oil to two parts of distilled vinegar in 4 cups (1 liter) of warm water. Moisten a soft cloth with the solution and wipe the paneling. The yellowing is then removed by wiping with a soft, dry cloth.

Cleaning windows

Clean windows with a solution of 2 tablespoons of vinegar to 4 cups (1 liter) of warm water. Wash from top to bottom on the inside of windows and from side to side on the outside. This way you will be able to tell on which side any smears are. Using dry newspaper instead of […]

Cleaning varnished wood

If varnished wood has taken on a cloudy appearance but the cloudiness hasn’t gone through to the wood, it can be removed by rubbing the wood with a soft cloth soaked in a solution of 1 tablespoon of distilled vinegar in 4 cups (1 liter) of lukewarm water. Wring out the cloth and rub into […]