Helpful cleaning tips from a show on BBC that I always watch
Honestly I live for 'how clean is your house' on BBC america. It helped me move away from harsh cleansers to more natural cleaning methods. Here are some tips that I pulled from their site and I cared to share.
Tips For A Cleaner Home
In the Kitchen:
1. Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil big enough to fit your grill. Lay it shiny-side down and turn the grill on for 10-15 minutes. When you take the foil off, the greasy mess will be gone.
2. Cloudy drinking glasses will be sparkling clean again if you soak them in warm white vinegar for about an hour. Then rub gently with a dishcloth to remove the film.
3. If you chopping board smells, wipe with water and then rub in dry mustard. Leave for a few minutes, then rinse and dry.
In the Bathroom:
1. Get rid of toilet bowl blockages and odors by pouring in one cup of baking soda once a week.
2. Clean your showerhead by filling a plastic sandwich bag with vinegar, and tying it to the head. Leave overnight and in the morning, scrub with a brush.
3. Remove watermarks and white rings by massaging mayonnaise into them and leaving overnight.
In the Living Room:
1. Slight scratches on furniture can be removed by rubbing them with a freshly cut Brazil nut or walnut.
2. Use a chunk of white bread to remove finger marks from wallpapers.
3. Use peanut butter to remove chewing gum from carpet.
Dealing with Creatures:
1. Repel mice with peppermint, baking soda, talc, or mothballs.
2. Repel moths with bay leaves, cloves, or black pepper.
3. Repel silverfish with lemon juice or cinnamon.
General Helpful Hints:
1. Remove crayon from walls with WD-40.
2. The tannic acid in tea makes it ideal for cleaning wooden floors.
3. Lemon juice works wonders on rust and fruit-based stains on clothes.
Tips For A Cleaner Home
In the Kitchen:
1. Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil big enough to fit your grill. Lay it shiny-side down and turn the grill on for 10-15 minutes. When you take the foil off, the greasy mess will be gone.
2. Cloudy drinking glasses will be sparkling clean again if you soak them in warm white vinegar for about an hour. Then rub gently with a dishcloth to remove the film.
3. If you chopping board smells, wipe with water and then rub in dry mustard. Leave for a few minutes, then rinse and dry.
In the Bathroom:
1. Get rid of toilet bowl blockages and odors by pouring in one cup of baking soda once a week.
2. Clean your showerhead by filling a plastic sandwich bag with vinegar, and tying it to the head. Leave overnight and in the morning, scrub with a brush.
3. Remove watermarks and white rings by massaging mayonnaise into them and leaving overnight.
In the Living Room:
1. Slight scratches on furniture can be removed by rubbing them with a freshly cut Brazil nut or walnut.
2. Use a chunk of white bread to remove finger marks from wallpapers.
3. Use peanut butter to remove chewing gum from carpet.
Dealing with Creatures:
1. Repel mice with peppermint, baking soda, talc, or mothballs.
2. Repel moths with bay leaves, cloves, or black pepper.
3. Repel silverfish with lemon juice or cinnamon.
General Helpful Hints:
1. Remove crayon from walls with WD-40.
2. The tannic acid in tea makes it ideal for cleaning wooden floors.
3. Lemon juice works wonders on rust and fruit-based stains on clothes.
