Ballpoint Ink• Put a piece of scrap fabric beneath the stained spot to blot any ink that may come through. Then spray the stain evenly with aerosol hair spray from four to six inches away. Blot the surface of the stained arti...
Household Uses for Lemons
by Marge Pauls
• For a sore throat or bad breath, gargle with some lemon juice.• Clean discolored utensils with a cloth dipped in lemon juice. Rinse with warm water.• Toss used lemons into your garbage disposal to help keep it clean and sme...
Kitchen Cleaning: Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven, Refrigerat...
by Marge Pauls
Dishwasher• Remove a heavy film buildup caused by hard-water minerals by adding vinegar to the empty dishwasher after it fills with water at the start of its first cycle. Do this only if the appliance manual suggests it is ok...
Bathroom Cleaning: Toilet Bowl, Fiberglass Tub, Tiles C...
by Marge Pauls
Toilet Bowl Cleaner• Sprinkle baking soda into the bowl, then drizzle with vinegar and scour with a toilet brush. This combination cleans and deodorizes.Fiberglass Tub and Shower• Make a paste of baking soda and water.• Wet t...
Household Uses for Vinegar
by Marge Pauls
• Bring a solution of one-cup vinegar and four tablespoons baking soda to a boil in teapots and coffeepots to rid them of mineral deposits.• A solution of vinegar and baking soda will easily remove cooking oil from your stove...