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Rachael
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/10/2005 : 14:08:30
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Dustless Duster
Want to know how to make a dust less duster?
These dusters work great and protect your furniture! You will need 1 pint of very hot water and 1/4 cup of lemon oil. Stir the oil into the hot water. Take 4 or 5 pieces of cheesecloth and soak with the oil and water mixture. Squeeze the excess water out and hang on line to dry. The cloths will last longer if you hem them. (If you wash the cloths, you will need to treat them with the oil and water mixture again)
Oops, did you drop a glass on your kitchen floor? Did it break? An easy way to clean up the shards is to take a damp piece of absorbant cotton. This will help you from getting cut.
How to dust a room!
1. Use soft non scratching and non-linting cloths.
2. Oiled duster should have very little oil on it.
3. Wet dusters will cloud and dull wood (always use dry)
4. Begin dusting in one part of the room.
5. Dust everything in its turn, started from the top and working down to the bottom.
6. Gather the dust in the cloth and do not scatter or stir the dust.
7. Put duster to soak in cold water with soap.
8. Wash out the heavy dirt with warm water and soap
9. Rinse duster, shape and hang to dry
A thorough dusting will help preserve your
furniture and draperies
IVORY CARE
To clean and preserve the color of ivory: Place the article in a basin of cold water
. Allow to set for 24 hours. Remove from water and lay the item on a clean, dry towel. Do not wipe! Air Dry only. If any water remains , plea blow the water out. If any water is remaining, the ivory color will become destroyed. Be careful!
PICTURE FRAMES
Dingy or rusty gilt picture frames may be cleaned by simply washing them with a small sponge moistened with oil of turpentine or spirits of wine! Take care that the
sponge does not become saturated. The sponge should be damp, not soaking. Gently wipe off the dirt and rust. DO NOT WIPE DRY...Let the frames dry themselves.
Another method to clean gilt frames: Carefully dust the frame. Make a mixture of 1 ounce of baking soda and 3 egg whites. Beat well. Wash the frames with this mix.
Touch up scrapes with gold paint.
Ammonia Clean Up
For quick and easy cleanups, get a spray bottle and fill 1/2 with water and 1/2 with ammonia. Why pay a fortune for other cleaners, when this works just as well (and kills germs) I use this for cleaning counters, and wiping down appliances. Spray on, wipe off! Also good for cleaning wastebaskets and garbage cans.
Crayon Marks on Walls
Have Kids? Do you have crayon marks on your walls? I do, and it sure doesn't look pretty! Try taking a damp cloth and sprinkle some baking soda on it. Gently rub the crayon marks away. Pencil Marks can be removed by using an artgum eraser.(You can get Artgum at your art supply store.
Cleaning Pots and Pans
Do you have pans and pots with stubborn burnt on food?
Sprinkle baking soda and add a little water. Let sit for about 1/2 hour. Now, wash with dishwashing liquid. Makes it much easier to clean!
Cleaning Copper Bottom Cookware
Do you use RevereWare Cookware? Or cookware with copper bottoms? I do, and try this easy copper cleaner solution! Rub the copper with Worcestershire Sauce, let set for a minute and rinse off! You can also try rubbing with catsup, but I like the sauce method better
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