Laundry Tips

• Remove heel marks from waxed floors by using an ordinary pencil eraser or a tennis ball on a stick
• Using a slice of bread removes makeup smudges from dark clothes and fabrics.
• Shaving cream removes blood on throw pillows, rugs and upholstery.
• To remove melted candle wax on carpets or fabric place a thin, wet cloth on top of the stain. Set an iron to low heat and iron over the cloth. The wax will slowly melt and be absorbed into the cloth
• If you have red wine stains after that great dinner party, then white wine can be used to remove red wine stains on carpets
• Regular toothpaste is great way to polish silver
  

Perspiration marks

We have all heard about how Asprin helps in reducing chances of heart attack. But do you know that it is also very beneficial to remove perspiration Stains.

For perspiration stains in white blouses or shirts, dissolve two aspirins in half-cup of water. Pour onto the stain and allow it to soak for a couple of hours. Apply a few drops of clear liquid detergent and rub between your fingers, then launder as usual.

Rust Marks

Lay the rust-stained fabric over some paper towels. Later cut a lemon in half and squeeze it on the stain or simply pour the same amount of vinegar juice on the spot. Make sure that it is saturated and then blot it dry with paper towel. Set it outside in the sun and after it dries, you should wash it normally.

How To Reduce Colour Fading Of Jeans And Dark Garments

To set colors in colored items, soak them for an hour in a mix of 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of salt, and 1/2 gallon of water. If the rinse water shows color after an hour, repeat the process. Use this technique only for single-colored items.

Floor Care

Do you know the reason of cracks and crevasses on your tile floors? Read more to know the ways you can prevent water spots and the damage vinegar can lead to your marble flooring when used for cleaning.

Tile Floor Care

Prior to mopping one should always vacuum, sweep and dust mop the tile floors . Otherwise the dirt will mix with the water and end up in the cracks and crevasses.

Cleaning Marble Floors

It’s preferable to always use warm water on marble floors. Refrain from using vinegar on marble. As the acid in vinegar damages the marble. After mopping, dry the floor with a cotton towel or use a dry-mop to remove the moisture and prevent water spots. Always dry your marble floors, as they spot very easily.