Monday, October 29, 2007

STAINS & CLEANING SOLUTIONS

Blood on Clothing

Don't use hot water, it will only set the stain.
Use hydrogen peroxide and rinse with cold water and repeat.

Found the info below here.
Stove: Cream of tartar & vinegar paste
Weeds: Vinegar & lemon juice
Carpet stains: 3 tablespoons dish soap, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon ammonia, 3/4 cup water, mix to foamy consistancy and use only the foam on carpet
Clothing stains: automotive hand cleaner (white)
Silver: 1 tablespoon water softner, 1 tablespoon salt. Mix in hot water in either a foil pan or place in glass pan with foil on the bottom. (Foil must touch the silver)
Ink on clothes: Spray heavy with hair spray (soak) then rub with bar soap and rinse in cold water
Scuff marks on the floor: Toothpaste
Markers: Spray with hair spray heavily and wipe up
Sneakers: Ammonia in spray bottle, spray on sneakers and wipe off
Grass stains on clothes: Spray ammonia then rub with toothbrush and rinse in cold water
Faucets: Wet cloth with vinegar
White patio furniture: Bleach and dish soap
Tubs: Make a paste of cream of tartar with hydrogen peroxide and clean stains out of tubs and sinks

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Monday, January 22, 2007

YOUR CLOTHES

Clear your bed or floor space
Begin by grouping like pieces together, for example shirts, pants, suits, dresses, etc.
Then go through each pile and separate the clothing into one of the following categories:
Keep—these items will return to the close

1. Donate—give these pieces to a charity. Make sure they’re still wearable (no stains or missing buttons)
2. Consign—This pile will go to a consignment store. Check the local store’s guidelines for consigning.
3. Give away—These items go to friends or family members

Next, zone your closet—choose specific areas for each category of clothing/shoes/purses. By placing like items together, you gain a clear perspective on what you actually own.

Load clothing into established zones in the closet

Color separate—this gives you a good perspective on how many black t-shirts you actually own and whether or not you really need to keep all of them.

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