Do you have spots on your countertop from juice, cola, coffee or tea? Try this tip to make those spots go away:
Sprinkle a little baking soda over the spot. Rub it in with a damp paper towel or rag. Rinse and wipe with a clean towel. If you’re unsure about possible damage to your countertop, […]
When cleaning knives, especially those used for raw meats, don’t forget to clean the joint between the handle and the blade. This corner or edge is easy to overlook. We know when the blade is still dirty, right? And the handle we can feel whether it’s greasy or not. But this little area isn’t reached […]
Here is another use for the “magic stuff” called baking soda:
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Some more tips for National Cleaning Week:
Cutting Boards
Wash wood and plastic cutting boards with a scrubbing brush, dishwashing liquid and soap. Disinfect regularly with a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach and 10 parts water; rinse after disinfecting, then air dry on its side. To remove odors, rub the board with half a lemon dipped […]
Yesterday was the start of National Cleaning Week. Though everyday is pretty much a cleaning day, I decided to focus this week specially on the basement. It’s the least used area in our home, and is also the most cluttered, if you can believe that. We tend to haul stuff down there and leave them […]
Have you got two minutes while the microwave heats up dinner?
Here are two things you can do:
* Discard condiment packets that you accumulated from fast food restaurants. Mustard, soy sauce, malt vinegar. If you can’t remember the last time you opened and used one of these, it’s time to say goodbye to them!
* Dampen […]
The email that I received, containing miscellaneous cooking tips, also had these hints related to cleaning:
* Broken glassUse a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can’t see easily.
* Flexible vacuumTo get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll […]
I am a fan of Scrubbing Bubbles. I think it’s one of the best commercial cleaning products out there. But whenever I use it, I can’t help but feel a tiny twinge of guilt. It’s not exactly environment-friendly, and I can’t help but wonder if it rinses clean completely.
While I’ve heard of vinegar being […]
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