• Quickly clean your food processor/blender – fill it half full with water, add a couple drops of liquid dishwashing detergent. Cover and run for a few seconds. Wash with a kitchen brush, rinse and let dry.
• Thoroughly clean your microwave – add two tablespoons lemon juice to a cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat and allow to boil for about five minutes. Wipe with a kitchen scrubber.
• Cut down on the amount of time you spend scraping pots and pans by using a brass brush. It breaks up grease and grime in no time.
• Wash and sanitize the blades of your electric can opener using a kitchen scrubber and white vinegar.
• Remove burnt-on grease marks from chrome burner rings by soaking them in ammonia overnight, and then use a kitchen scrubber in the morning.
• Wipe down the walls and shelves inside your refrigerator using a dish sponge/soap dispenser with white household vinegar.
• Eliminate water spots from a stainless steel sink by wiping them with a cloth dipped in rubbing alcohol.
• Use a damp cloth dipped in baking soda to clean smudges and fingerprints on the outside of the dishwasher.
• To remove rust stains on whites, dampen the stain with lemon juice, then rub salt into the spot with a scrub brush. Set in the sun to dry, then wash as usual.
• To treat a fresh grease stain on upholstery, sprinkle it with talcum powder; rub well and leave until the grease is absorbed. Brush off the powder/grease with a scrub brush and wipe with a damp cloth.
• To prevent dust from settling on the surface of glass-topped tables, TV screens or stereo lids, mix a little fabric softener with warm water. Wipe mixture on the surface, then rub dry with a soft cloth.
• Dust papered walls by tying a clean dust cloth over a broom head, and lightly brushing the walls from top to bottom.
• Remove crayon from walls by covering the mark with toothpaste. Let it set for 30 minutes. Wipe clean with a cloth.
• To clean a window screen, lay it flat on a piece of cloth or old carpet outside. Wash it using a soft-bristled brush and a mild detergent. Rinse with a hose and let it dry in the sun.
