Cleaning Tips
Book Care
A clean, dry paintbrush will whisk away dust from the pages of a book.
Dust-Free Fabric
Vacuum
your couch and upholstered chairs regularly, even if they don’t look
like they need it. When invisible dirt and dust are left on the surface
of the fabric, people sit on it and grind the particles deep into the
weave of the fabric. Over time, this builds up and becomes noticeable,
and by the time it does, it's too late to vacuum.
Fresh Bathroom
For
natural and continuous air-freshening, douse cotton balls with your
favorite fragrant oil and stick one or two in corners and in the
medicine cabinet.
Wash Grout
Mildew
in the grouting between tiles looks like dirt, ranging from gray to
black. Eliminating it may not be as difficult as you think. Try the
easiest way first — fill a spray bottle with white vinegar and apply
directly to the affected grout, wait ten minutes, then rinse. If this
doesn't do the trick, dip a clean toothbrush directly into the vinegar
and scrub gently. The grout should come clean with surprisingly little
effort.
Natural Cleaning Products
Use lemon oil to remove soap scum on shower doors. Once they are clean, use the oil once a week to prevent build-up.
Window Frames
Discolorations
on aluminum window frames are caused by oxidation. Keep them from
forming by washing and drying the frames thoroughly, and then applying
car wax to the frames.
Kitchen Fan
Use your exhaust fan in the kitchen. Smoke and grease are sticky magnets for dirt and dust.
Dust Knick Knacks
Try
using compressed air to dust those impossible to clean items. It blows
away dust on dried flowers, candles, intricate vases, figurines, and
carved wood pieces.
