~* Cleaning Tips *~

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~* Cleaning Tips *~

Postby ravish30 » Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:04 pm

Cleaning Artificial and Silk Flowers and Plants

Dusting frequently with a hair dryer set on low heat prevents buildup that can become hard to remove.

To clean safely (without using water), pour some salt into a plastic bag, put the flower heads down into the bag and shake.

Place a nylon stocking over a vacuum nozzle and gently remove the salt, which will have absorbed the dirt from the flowers.
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Postby ravish30 » Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:21 am

Bakeware:

Be sure to follow the care instructions that come with your bakeware. As a rule of thumb, avoid steel wool and harsh abrasive type of cleaners. It's best to simply rinse bakeware with water and a damp cleaning cloth. Soak in a solution of water and a little baking soda to loosen stubborn food grime and stains. Never use a sharp knife in your bakeware.

Season uncoated metal bakeware to prevent rusting. Brush unflavored vegetable oil and heat in a oven at a low baking temperature for an hour. Remove and let cool and wipe away any excess oil with a paper towel. Spread a little vegetable oil onto the sides and bottom with a paper towel after each use.
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Postby Christena » Sun Mar 08, 2009 3:36 pm

Thanks for the tips!! I tried cleaning some of my flowers in water - big mistake!

Any tips on keeping a ceramic stove top clean?

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Postby ravish30 » Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:53 am

I will look in my stash of tips and see!

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Kitchen Counter Tops

Clean the countertop with water and a little dishwashing liquid soap after each use. If you've been preparing raw chicken or other raw meats on the countertop, clean and then apply unscented chlorine bleach diluted in water to the surface to disinfect it. You can also use an all-purpose spray cleaner that contains chlorine bleach. Rinse thoroughly and let air dry.
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Postby ravish30 » Tue Mar 10, 2009 9:35 am

Cleaning Carafes and Decanters

Often these are used for wines, coffees and teas and it's important to keep these clean and stain and odor free.

As soon as possible (after using), fill the carafe or decanter with warm water and 2 tsp. of baking soda. Let soak for a few hours. Use a soft bristle bottle brush inside the carafe to remove stubbon stains. Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth or stand upside down to drain and air-dry.
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Postby ravish30 » Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:21 am

Cleaning Stains & Mildew from Ceramic Tiles

First try to remove stains from ceramic tiles with liquid detergent and water. If this doesn't work, try the following:

Baking soda and water for greasy stains
Amonia for iodine
Hydrogen Peroxide for blood stains
Mild Bleach solution for inks and dyes
Hydrogen Bleach or Peroxide solution for coffee, tea, food and fruit juice stains.

Act at the first sign of mildew. Wipe tiles and grout with a solution of one part bleach and 4 parts water. When working with bleach, make sure the are is well ventilated and wear gloves and old clothing.
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Postby ravish30 » Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:26 am

Cleaning Bath & Shower Mats

It is safe to launder most fabric bath and shower mats; check the care label before washing.

Air-dry mats with rubber backing.

Rubber bath and shower mats collect dirt in their indentations. Use a scrub brush with soft bristles to clean these areas with warm water and cleaning detergent. To remove mildew, submerge the mat in a solution of one part chlorine bleach and 3 parts water. Rise well and let air-dry.
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