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Handy Cleaning Tips
It’s great on chips or in a salad dressing but vinegar is also your secret weapon in stain removal around the home and you don’t even need to buy it – it’s already there, in your kitchen cupboard!
Stains on Clothes
To remove fat or oil from clothing, rub talcum powder into the stain and wash as normal. To get oily marks from shirt collars rub in shampoo before washing as usual, it will dissolve the oil as it washes. To remove white deodorant marks from clothes rub in white vinegar before washing on the hottest setting allowed for the garment.
More Problems with Clothes
Smoky clothes? Hang them in the bathroom, run a very hot bath and add four cups of vinegar to the water. Remove lipstick stains by rubbing toothpaste in and then washing as normal. To get chewing gum off, put the garment in the freezer for a few hours then ease the gum off gently with a knife.
Problems with Suede
Freshen up tired suede by holding it over a kettle or bowl of boiling water and use a soft bristle brush against the nap of the fabric. To get rid of grease marks on suede rub in a little talcum powder. Leave it overnight to absorb the grease and then brush out.
Jewellery
To put the sparkle back in your jewellery (not opals or pearls) soak it in a solution of one fizzy indigestion tablet in a cup of warm water, then rinse. Dull silver can be cleaned quickly and easily by rubbing gently with a make-up cleansing wipe. Then wipe with a tissue.
Problems Outside
To get rid of oily patches on the drive or the garage floor, sprinkle on cat litter to soak up the mess then sweep up. To get your BBQ grills grime free leave them to soak in a bath of very hot water with a handful of soda crystals. The dirt should drop away when you rinse them.

A-Z Rug Stain Removals

Argyrol – If you spill this antisceptic on you rug – no matter if it’s made from polyester, wool, acrylic, nylon or olefin you should be able to trat it by using just a plain old solution of one teaspoon of neautral detergent, one teaspoon of white vinegar and 1000ml of warm water.

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Beer – Beer stains may be cleaned by using a solution of one teaspoon of neautral detergent, one teaspoon of white vinegar and 1000ml of warm water. This multi-purpose solution can be used to treat polyester, wool, acrylic, nylon and olefin rugs.

Biro – If you manage to get biro on your wool or acrylic rug then first of all you should use an oil free paint remover or dry cleaning fluid and then attack the stain with a one teaspoon of neautral detergent, one teaspoon of white vinegar and 1000ml of warm water solution.

For nylon, polyester and olefin rugs then the just the second part of this stain removal tip should do the trick.

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Carbon Black – Carbon black stains on your wool and acrylic rugs can be combatted by firstly, vacuuming it – in order to remove loose pieces of carbon black, which would otherwise be smudged into the rug – and then treating with the magical one teaspoon of neautral detergent, one teaspoon of white vinegar and 1000ml of warm water formula.

On the other hand carbon black stains to your nylon, olefin or polyester rug can be removed by – again – vacuum cleaning it in the first instance and then treating it with a non-oil based paint remover or our old friend the dry cleaning fluid.

Cement – If your undertaking DIY chores and unfortunately find a cement stain on nyour beloved wool, acrylic, nylon, polyester or olefin rug then it may be removed in two ways; either by using dry cleaning fluid or paint thinner.

Chewing Gum – Chewing gum stains or marks can be removed from all types of rugs by using dry cleaning fluid; apart from the exception of the polyester variety which need the added help of steam.

Clay – If you’re a keen potter and you manage to get clay on yor rug, firstly, vacuum it so that any rogue pieces of clay are taken care of and then remove the remainder with the one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water formula.

Coffee – Coffee lovers needn’t worry that much about spilling coffee on your rug. Why? Because they can be cleared up by firstly soaking up most of the spillage and then going for the kill with a prepared formula of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water. This tip will work for all rug types.

Cola – Although cola is a nice drink it isn’t so friendly when it is spilled on your rug. However a good rug cleaning tip is to treat it with a one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water solution. Again this should do the trick for all rug materials.

Crayon – If you have young children you’ll know about the trials and tribulations of many parents’ arch-enemy, The Crayon. When crayon is smudged into your acrylic or wool rug then it can be removed with a water and non-oil based paint remover formula.However, nylon and olefin rugs are best tended to with either dry cleaning fluid or non-oil based paint thinner. And finally polyester rugs are best suited by initially being treated with dry cleaning fluid and then acted upon with the old one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water formula and then by just water on it’s own.

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Egg – If you a messy eater you could well find an egg yolk stain on your rug. If this is the case don’t worry because a great rug cleaning tip is to treat the stain with a formula of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water solution. This tip advice can be administered to all rug types.

Enamel – The best way to treat enamel stains to your rug – no matter what material it’s made from – is by either using a non-oil based paint remover or by rubbing isoprophyl on it and then with a treatment of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water.

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Food Dye – If you some how find a food dye stain on your rug then it can be easily be treated by cleaning it with a one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water solution and the rinsing with cold water..

Fruit Juice – Can be treated the in the same manner as cola (above).

Furniture Dye – This type of stain can effictively be removed by initially dabbing either a non-oil based paint thinner, dry cleaning fluid or isoprophyl onto it and then finishing it off with a concoction of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water solution and the rinsing with cold water this should do the job for acrylic and wool rugs.

For nylon rugs you’re best starting off using one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water solution and the rinsing with cold water, And finally by applying the dry cleaning fluid.

Olefin rugs should be cleaned either by dabbing a non-oil based paint thinner on it or dry cleaning fluid and finally polyester rugs in the same way but should be finished off by applying a solution of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water solution and the rinsing with cold water .

Furniture Polish – In all instances of rug materials furniuture polish stains should be treated in the same was as furniture dye (above).

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Grape Drink – These stains – if found on acrylic, wool, nylon or olefin rugs can be cleaned by using the simple solution of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water and the rinsing with cold water . Although nylon rug cleaning should be initiated in the same way, it should be then dealt with dry cleaning fluid to ensure the stain has been fully eradicated.

Grape Drink – Funnily enough gravy can be dealt with in the exact same manner as the grape drink stain (above).

Grease (Car) – If you manage to get car grease onto your rug – no matter the material – then it may be removed by using dry cleaning fluid.

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Ice Cream – When undertaking rug cleaning activities you find an ice cream stain, the don’t worry, as it can easily be treated by attacking it with the simple solution of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water solution and the rinsing with cold water.

Ink (Black) – Black ink stains can be an unsightly presence on your rug therefore any which are found on wool, acrylic or polyester rugs should be treated in the first instance with either a non-oil based paint remover or dry cleaning fluid and then with the one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water concoction and the rinsing with cold water. For nylon and olefin rugs then the latter part of the stain removal tip should suffice.

Iron Rust – For all rug materials rust should be dealt with by vacuuming it to ensure all the loose stuff is cleared up, then using an effective rust remover and finally by rinsing with cold water.

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Latex Paint – If you manage to spill latex paint on your rug then you shuld immediately treat it with either isoprophyl or a non-oil based paint remover and then by cleaning it with a mixture of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water and the rinsing with cold water.

When dealing with acrylic or olefin rugs, cleaning them with either dry cleaning fluid or a non-oil based paint thinner should do the trick. The same will work for for polyester rugs, but in order to really make sure the stain is fully tackled it should be finished off with a mixture of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water and the rinsing with cold water.

On the other hand if we’re talking about nylon rugs then just the lattter part of the wool rug method should suffice.

Linseed Oil – Linseed oil stains can be removed from all rug types by using dry cleaning fluid.

Lipstick – Lipstick stains on rugs are relatively common and for nylon, wool and acrylic ones then either a non-oil based paint remover or dry cleaning fluid should be enough to get rid of it. Olefin and polyester rugs should be dealt with in the same way and then finished with a mixture of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water and the rinsing with cold water.

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Milk – When milk is spilled onto acrylic, olefin, nylon or polyester rugs then it can be removed by soaking up most of the spillage and then tackling it with a mixture of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water and the rinsing with cold water.

Wool rugs may be traeted in the same manner, but because of their thick texture should initially be treated with a either a non-oil based paint thinner or dry cleaning fluid.

Mustard – Mustard stains on rugs can be removed in the same way as cola ones (above).

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Nail Polish – Nail varnish remover should be used to clean stains of this ilk on nylon rugs and for polyester and olefin material ones then dry cleaning, fluid, non-oil based paint thinner or isoprophyl should be rubbed onto the stain.

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Oil (Car) – If you find a car oil stain on your wool, acrylic, polyester, nylon or olefin rug then the best thing to use to make it dissapear is dry cleaning fluid.

Carpet rug cleaning in some instances can be quite a tricky task to perform, as rugs come in all different shapes, sizes and materials – such as wool, nylon, silk and acrylic.

Here at OPH Good Housekeeping & Homemaking we’ll give you some simple hints and tips for you to follow in order for you to make the most your favourite floor covering.

Oil (Paint) – For wool and acrylic rugs then any oil paint stains can be removed by treating the effected area with isoprophyl or a non-oil based paint thinner and then comleted by serving it a one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water concoction. Polyester rugs can be cleaned in the exact same way apart from the fact that dry cleaning fluid can be used in the first stage of stain removal.

Finally for nylon and olefin rugs then just a non-oil based paint remover or dry cleaning fluid should be enough to get rid of the stain.

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Permanent Marker – The best wayb to remove permant ink is by adopting the same method as you would do for cola stains (above).

Permanent Marker – Plaster stains can be reomoved the say way as clay ones (above).

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Rubber Cement – This type of stain can be treated in the exact same way as crayon stains (above).

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Shoe Polish (Liquid) – On wool and aqcrylic rugs liquid shoe polish stains can be removed by attacking it with either dry cleaning fluid or a non-based paint remover , followed by treating the effected area with a one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water solution. Olefin rugs can be dealt with by using a non-oil based paint thinner or dry cleaning fluid and Polyester ones with just drying cleaning fluid.

Nylon rugs on the other hand can be cleared of liquid shoe polish stains by firstly cleaning ti with a solution of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water, rinsed with cold water and then finished off with dabbing with dry cleaning fluid.

Shoe Polish (Wax) – Shoe polish in the form of wax can be removed from olefin, wool or acrylic rugs by non-oil based paint removers then by rinsing with a solution of one teaspoon of white vinegar, one teaspoon of neautral detergent and 1000ml of warm water.

Stains of this nature when it comes to nylon and polyester rugs can be dealt with by just using dry cleaning fluid.

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Tar – Tar stains to all types of rugs can be treatd by simply applying dry cleaning fluid to the effected area.

Tea – Tea stains can be treated in the very same way as coffee stains (above).

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Urine – Funnily enough stains of this nature can removed in the same way as tea stains (above).

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Water Colours – Water colour stains can removed in the same way as tea stains (above).

Wax Candle – Wax candle stains from all rug types can be removed by steam and by dry cleaning fluid.

How To Keep Your Carpets Clean

How do you keep your carpet clean? And why? Well, apart from the health benefits and enjoyment of clean carpet, there is a financial pay-off too. Dirt in carpet acts like thousands of little knives. Every time you walk on it, you press on those tiny blades, and they cut into the fibers, shortening the life of your carpet. Clean carpet saves you money, because it lasts longer.

That’s the “Why.”Now the “how.”
Vacuum often. That dirt-damaged carpet also stains more easily, so keep the dirt out and you’ll have fewer stains.

Take off your shoes. Isn’t it nice to sit down on your carpet without wondering what was dragged across it on the bottoms of shoes?

Put a mat outside the front door, and a rug inside the entrance. This will catch some of the dirt coming in, before it makes it to the carpet.

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Your carpet is one of the most important features of your home. It is not as eye-catching as any feature or furniture, but it can make a subtle difference to your home looking clean and fresh, or dirty and drab.

A simple but highly effective tip to maintaining your carpet is to use doormats at entrances to your home. It is also a good idea to have a mat at any transition from a hard surface onto carpet, as it greatly reduces the amount of soil transferred onto your carpet.

The most important piece of advice in carpet care is however, vacuuming. Vacuuming should be carried out regularly and thoroughly, particularly on areas where the carpet receives heavy traffic. Wear of carpeting is increased by the amount of soil that is trampled into it; oily soil being the worst offender.

Frequent vacuuming prevents the soil build up and thus giving you clean results each time. The longer you leave the vacuuming, the less clean you will be able to get your carpet. Slow and firm strokes with the vacuum will achieve more than hurrying, and should aim to complete four passes of the backward and forward motion over the same area for a thorough clean.

If the carpet has not been cleaned thoroughly in some time, it is likely that your home portable vacuum cleaner will not be up to the job. Hiring a professional machine can get your carpet back up to standard. It is recommended to maintain a long life for your carpet it should receive a deep clean every 12 – 18 months.

The hot water extraction system or ‘steam cleaning’ as it is known provides a good method of deep carpet cleaning. A solution of water and detergent is sprayed into the carpet pile, and then is sucked out by a powerful vacuum which recovers the water and the soil from the carpet. The receiving unit can either be a portable system which you can hire yourself, or an exterior truck mounted unit.

If you decide to opt for a home hot water extraction/steam cleaning system, it is important not to get the carpet too wet. The detergents should be chemically active enough and safe enough so as to not require a great amount of water. Wetting your carpet too much can cause it to shrink, to brown, lose its adhesiveness and all sorts of problems.

To help prepare your carpet for a shampoo or hot water extraction, sweep the carpet first. This will make the pile stand up and loosen any deep down dirt. If this itself can be improved by vacuuming, you may not need a shampoo.

To avoid dents and depressions from heavy furniture or large objects the best piece of advice is to move their position slightly from time to time.

In the instance where your carpet has already been grooved, brush the dented carpet or try to loosen it with a grooming tool. Then using a steam iron and holding it about 2/3 inches above the carpet, steam the area and tuft up the dent with your fingers. If the carpet contains any kind of acrylic, you can set a hair dryer to warm instead as steam could melt the fibres.

Quick Tips:
Test your carpet before starting any scrubbing, extracting or spotting cleans. Some carpets can be sensitive to acidic cleaners and some to alkalis and can lose their dye.
Always clean up spills and accidents as they happen. Most dirt can be removed if attended to quickly. Only when it left to react does it become a ‘stain’.
Never rub or brush spots; always work from the outside in and then soak it into a paper towel or cloth.
Do not overuse any carpet chemicals, or you will be left with residue in the carpet that cannot be vacuumed.
Wool carpet is ideal material as its texture and resilience means that it is easily cleanable, harder to dent and harder to get soiled.

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Some Uses For Vaseline…Petroleum Jelly

Wacky and Amazing Facts!
Some Uses For Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly
· Repair stains, rings, and minor scratches in wood furniture.
· Remove chewing gum from hair.
· Moisturize your face.
· Prevent rust on outdoor machinery.
· Avoid splattered paint on windows, metal work, and floors.
· Remove make-up.
· Prevent the cap from sticking shut on nail polish bottles.
· Keep shower curtains sliding easily.
· Prevent outdoor light bulbs from sticking in fixtures.
· Remove lipstick stains from linen napkins.
· Prevent hair-coloring from dying your skin.
· Stop refrigerator racks from sticking.
· Discourage candle wax from sticking to candle holders.
Shine leather shoes.

Rug Safety Tips…..

—- Rug Safety Tips —-
If you have small rugs or runners in your home, you’ll want to remember these safety tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They can help you prevent dangerous falls:
– Rugs should be slip resistant; be wary of mats, runners, or rugs that could bunch up or slide.
– If your rugs don’t have an anti-slip backing, you can put rubber mats under the rugs or apply double-faced adhesive carpet tape to attach them to the floor.
– Check rugs every few weeks to make sure that their backings are intact.

Eco Clean Your Home

Eco Clean Your Home

Being green and keeping your house clean needn’t be mutually exclusive as long as you choose your cleaning products carefully. The good news is that you’ve probably got some excellent natural cleaning products stashed in your kitchen and bathroom cabinet. And contrary to popular belief, they’re just as effective as shop-bought products; they just take a little effort to concoct and require a smidge more elbow grease to administer.
Lemons and lemon juice – pucker up with this weak solution of citric acid which has mild bleaching and antibacterial properties. It can be used alone or mixed with water, salt, bicarbonate of soda and vinegar to remove stains, cut through grease and deodorise.
How to use it
· Polish up copper and brass wear by mixing a little lemon juice with salt and applying it to the surface. Wipe off with a dry cloth.
· Add 1 part lemon juice to three parts water to make a surface cleaner.
· Lemons are great for eliminating bad odours. Cut one in half and put it in the fridge to absorb food stenches.
· Can be used as a mild bleach substitute and used to clean tea and coffee stains from the inside of mugs. Squeeze in a few drops of lemon juice or soak the whole mug in a dilute mixture of juice and water and leave to soak for half an hour before rinsing clean.
Bicarbonate of soda – alkaline cleanser and deodoriser. No home should be without a pot of this cheap multifunction power powder. It can also be used to remedy indigestion problems and alleviate cystitis.
How to use it
· Mix one part bicarbonate of soda with four parts water to make a really effective abrasive dirt-dissolving multipurpose cleaner – ideal for cleaning the bathtub, sinks and showers.
· Add a small amount of water to make a paste and use to scrub stainless steel, iron or copper pots clean.
· To eliminate carpet odours, sprinkle on to carpet, leave for a few hours and then vacuum up.
Malt vinegar – limescale remover and surface cleaner it has powerful and highly effective cleaning properties.
How to use it
· De-scale your kettle by pouring in a litre of neat malt vinegar and leaving it to dissolve the limescale (two hours is usually long enough). The results are amazing and, even better, you can pour the vinegar back into the bottle and re-use it to remove limescale more than once (just don’t sprinkle it on your chips).
· Mix with three parts water to make a window cleaning solution. Apply to the windows with scrunched up newspaper and wipe clean using a clean dry cloth.
Bicarbonate of soda and malt vinegar – mixed together these two are a cleaning tour de force.
How to use them
· To unblock a sink, remove all the water from the sink and pour a pot of bicarbonate of soda down the plug hole, then tip in a bottle of malt vinegar. Leave for one hour, then pour in a litre of boiling water and get to work with a plunger. Repeat as necessary.
· To clean a barbeque or grill pan, sprinkle on a thin layer bicarbonate of soda and pour over enough malt vinegar to cover. Leave to soak overnight. The burnt food and grease can be easily rinsed away by morning.

The Many Uses Of Baking Soda

The Many Uses of Baking Soda

Bicarbonate of soda, better known as baking soda, can be used in dozens of ways around your house. It is a great substitute for other more expensive products. For example:
– Add 1/2 cup to the washing machine to help clean oil- or grease-stained clothing, or as a substitute for laundry detergent in general.
– Use it as a scouring powder to clean your fridge, countertops, bathroom tile, sinks, shower stall, etc. Rinse with clear water.
– Wash out thermoses and coolers with 3 tablespoons of soda dissolved in a quart of water.
– Use the same solution to wash glass or stainless steel coffee pots or soak hair brushes and combs.
– Polish silverware with dry soda on a damp cloth. Rub, rinse and dry.
– Run your dishwasher through its cycle with soda instead of soap for a good cleaning.
– Clean your drains by flushing 4 tablespoons of soda down the drain with hot water each week.
– Use soda as a toothpaste – just sprinkle it on your wet toothbrush.
– Treat insect bites, sunburn, or poison ivy by applying a paste of soda and water.
– Use a refreshing mouthwash of 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda in 1/2 glass of water.
– Use soda as an underarm deodorant.