Carpet Wax Removal

If you have wax on your carpet, allow it to harden. Then, use a butter knife to scrap off as much wax as possible. Next, place an old dish towel over the wax and iron it with a warm iron. This should make the wax transfer to the towel and off of your carpet.

Furniture Legs and Carpet Cleaning

To keep your furniture legs from becoming damp while you steam clean your carpet, place your furniture legs in sandwich baggies. This is especially important to do if any of your furniture legs are made out of metal. This will keep your metal furniture legs from leaving a rusty stain on your carpet. Keep the baggies on your furniture legs until your carpet has dried thoroughly.

Stop Carpet Static

Does your carpet hold enough static electricity to power New York City? Are you constantly getting shocked when someone touches you? If so, pour one part fabric softener into a spray bottle with three parts water. Spray your carpet with this mixture and static and shock should disappear. Good riddance!

Restoring Shine to old stainless steel sink

Use a fine sanding sponge to restore a stainless steel sink to like new condition. Then wax it with a good car wax to extend its life until the next time.

Oven Cleaning

If your oven is self cleaning then all you have to do is the prep work and then a simple wipe down afterwards.
If your oven is not self cleaning then you will have to do a bit more of scrubbing.
Begin by removing all the racks and washing these first with warm soapy water.
Rinse well and allow to dry. Then sprinkle a bit of baking soda inside the oven and spray with a small amount of white distilled vinegar. Be careful as the vinegar will fizz when mixed with baking soda. Allow to sit a while and then wipe well. Scrub any areas that are heavily soiled. Be sure to rinse well. If any residue remains, spray with some more white distilled white vinegar and wipe well.

Stove Range Hood Screen Cleaning

The easiest way to clean the screen filter on your range hood is to first spray it down with a regular household cleaner that has a degreaser in it. Let it sit for ten minutes. Next, put in your dishwater (do not have dishes in your dishwasher) and run it through the wash cycle. Be sure to add dishwashing detergent to the dishwasher. This will give your hood screen a double dose.

How to Clean Leather Upholstery

When cleaning your leather upholstery you should use real soap. Mix baby laundry detergent with water in a bowl. Take the suds only and rub them onto the leather. To keep your leather supple, polish it with a solution of 1 part vinegar and 2 parts water.

Removing Odors from Deep Freezers

If your deep freeze is starting to smell, your family should consume the food as soon as possible or you should transfer the food to another freezer. Next, unplug the freezer. Wipe it down with white vinegar. If the odor is still lingering, either place backing soda or coffee grounds in the bottom of the freezer and let it sit for two days.

Kill Germs in Your Washing Machine

Running a full hot-water cycle in your machine and adding a cup of chlorine bleach will help kill germs in your machine and make it look, feel, and smell sparkling clean.

Remove Decals in the Bathroom

To remove decals from your bathroom shower or tub, pour vinegar into a bowl and put it in the microwave to warm. Next, dip a cloth in the warm vinegar and place it over the decals for an hour. Then, lift the cloth and gently scrap the decal free. For truly stubborn decals, use WD-40 to loosen them.

How to clean Chrome

Just put a few drops of baby oil in a small amount of water and then wipe over chrome. Buff up with a dry soft cloth.