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Baking soda 1/2 cup Vinegar 1 cup A twist on the standard formula of Baking Soda and Vinegar for laundry. Add 1/2 cup of baking soda with the laundry detergent of your choice. Put 1 cup is vinegar in the fabric softener dispenser. The baking soda will work it’s personal magic during the wash […]
You can use hydrogen peroxide to clean shirt collars and armpit sweat stains from white shirts. Apply hydrogen peroxide on the stained area. Using a clean soft tooth brush (can be used just clean good before using on clothing) to scrub the area. Wash the shirt as normal afterwards. .
1/4 cup warm water 4 tablespoons of baking soad Mix to form a paste. Run warm water over the collar to moisten it. Using a clean soft toothbrush, gently scrub the area and let soak for 30 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. Laundry as normal. Baking soda is an alkaline solution that works well […]
Dip silks (but do not soak) in a mixture of 2/3 cup (150ml) mild detergent, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and 3 1/2 cups (900ml) of water. Rinse well, then roll in a heavy towel to soak up the excess moisture. Iron while still damp.
Get the stale cigarette smoke smell out of clothes by adding 1 cup (225ml) of vinegar to a bath of hot water. Hang the clothes above the steam. Leave them in the bathroom overnight, with a window open if possible.
1/2 cup (150g) salt To give the cleaning process a boost without adding a lot of artificial fragrances, try adding a 1/2 cup (150g) salt to the laundry. For best results during warmer weather, make sure to air-dry the bedding in the sun.
1 cup (300g) salt 2 quarts (2 liters) water Here’s a time-honored trick for dealing with nylon stockings that are somewhat similar in color, but don’t exactly match. Heat two quarts (2 liters) water in a large pot and add the salt. When the salt dissolves, add your mismatched hosiery to the pot and bring […]
1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice 1 tablespoon (9g) cream of tartar Try spot-cleaning stains on light-colored leather with a paste made from equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar. Apply in an even layer and let sit for an hour or two before wiping off with a damp, clean cloth. Note: Make sure to […]
1 tablespoon (15ml) vinegar 2 tablespoons (30ml) linseed oil To clean and condition most leather items (except shoes, which are often made of a harder leather), use 1 part vinegar with 2 parts linseed oil. Mix the two together in a small glass container. Apply to leather furniture with a soft cloth and buff lightly. […]
Clean leather with a mixture of 2/3 cup (150ml) boiled linseed oil and 2/3 cup (150ml) vinegar. Carefully apply to any spots with a soft cloth and let dry. Always do a test area on each piece or item before using solution. Different leathers may react differently – so test accordingly.