Cleaning Upholstery
Tip: Mold Removal from Upholstery
To remove the mold from your couch, combine 1/4 teaspoon of color safe bleach and 1/4 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide. With a clean cloth, gently rub the stain until it is gone. Rinse the area with clear, warm water and dry in the sun if possible. Or, use […]

4 Household Cleaners You Don’t Need
1. Antibacterial sprays and soaps
From what I understand, the only place where surface bacteria is a problem is in a hospital operating room. Some people (and some studies) have suggested that an excess of antibacterial products in our lives is cutting our natural resistance. Stick with plain old soap and […]

Cleaning Delicate Clothes
Tip: Leather Gloves Cleaning
To clean your leather gloves, slip them onto your hands, then wash with cold water and mild soap. Air dry flat. You could also use either saddle soap or Murphy´s Oil Soap to clean up dirty leather.
Tip: Unshrink a Sweater
There is no guaranteed way to unshrink a […]

Mattress Cleaning
Tip: Washing Pillows
When cleaning mattresses and bedding, always check the manufacturer’s care label first. In the case of pilows, chances are it can be thrown in the washing machine. Place two or three pillows in the machine, making sure to distribute evenly around the agitator. Use a gentle cycle and a mild detergent. […]

Cleaning Dust
Tip: Dusting Artificial or Silk Flowers
To give your silk flowers a quick dusting, place them in an ordinary paper bag and add a third of a cup of salt. Shake the bag for sixty second and remove the flowers. The salt should have absorbed all of the dust.
Tip: Chandelier Cleaning
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