Cleaning Hints

Dear customer: I own a company that cleans office buildings and homes, and there are little secrets to cleaning a place that some people don’t know.Maybe I can save them time and money by sharing some.
● First, most people use too many products to clean glass.Use a little less and you’ll avoid streaks.Even better, we use car wax on large mirrors and glass.Apply it, let it dry, and wipe it off.You will get a beautiful glow.
● Never use bleach on laminate surfaces.You will destroy them in a short time.Also don’t use bleach on natural stone countertops.You will eventually remove the sealant.Both countertops are good for hot water, mild dish soap and a clean sponge.Dry after washing.
● Do not use vinegar on grout.Ammonia is best for tile floors/counters/showers with grout.Vinegar will eventually attack the grout.
● If you want to clean the carpet, vacuum it first, then use the steam cleaner.However, never saturate the carpet with water or you will end up with mold.Just remember not to use more soap than the directions call for, or you’ll end up with soap residue.When in doubt, hire a professional to do the job.
● Is there a feather duster?Throw it away.It just moves dust.And always dust before you vacuum.
Dear Heloise: My pen leaked in my shirt pocket and now I don’t know how to remove the stain.Can you provide a hint about this?
Thomas S.: Soak the ink dots in warm milk before the ink has a chance to dry.For dry ink stains, rub in table salt, then drip lemon juice over the salt.Repeat if needed, but this should do it!
For all my readers, I have a booklet on odor and stain removal in my booklet Heloise’s Handy Stain Guide for Clothing.To get a copy, simply visit Heloise.com, or mail $5 with a long, stamped, return-addressed envelope to: Heloise/Stains, PO Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001.Make your life easier with this handy stain removal guide.
Dear Heloise: My brother is going to college in the spring of 2022.So before he goes, I want to give him a good present, but I don’t know what he will need or use.Are there any precautions for gift giving?
Michelle M.: A dictionary or thesaurus (or both) would definitely be useful.Bookstore gift cards will also come in handy.An alarm clock or a backpack might be fine for him.As he gets closer to college, he may start to hint at what he needs.It doesn’t have to be expensive, just useful.
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Post time: Jan-26-2022
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