Useful household cleaning tips

To Remove:
Red wine stains from cloth

• Gently squeeze it in good club soda water 
• Wash as normal with soap and water 

Candle wax from carpet or tablecloth

• Scrape as much wax off as possible 
• Place the blotting paper on top of the hardened wax 
• Place the hot iron on top of it 
• Move the blotting paper around to absorb the melting wax 
• Carry on until it all has been removed, but be careful not to burn the fabric underneath 

Chewing gum

• Put ice cubes into a plastic bag 
• Place it on top of the chewing gum to harden it 
• Slowly scrape the gum off 

Rust stain from cloth

• Rub lemon juice into the fabric 
• Sprinkle salt on top 
• Leave to rest for at least an hour 
• Rinse and wash in the normal way 

Coffee stain from cloth

• Dab the stain with glycerin 
• Rinse in cold water 
• Wash the normal way 

Ketchup from carpet

• Wipe up the excess ketchup 
• Rub glycerin into the stain 
• Sponge with warm water 
• Use tissue paper to remove excess water from the carpet 

Stains from copper utensils

• Add lime juice to salt 
• Rub the mixture into the stain 
• Wash with clean water 
• Dry the utensils with cotton cloth, copper will shine like new 

Bad smell from a room

• Soak a cotton ball with a few drops of good-smelling oil or your favourite scent 
• Put it into a vacuum bag before you vacuum 
• When you are done with vacuum a beautiful scent has been added to your room 

Dust from artificial flowers

• Pour some salt into a paper bag 
• Put the flowers upside down in the bag 
• Hold tight in the opening of the bag and shake energetically 
• Salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new 

Burnt on food from the skillet

• Add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover the bottom of the pan 
• Bring to boil on the stovetop 
• Burnt will be easily peeled off 

Water stains and dirt from clay candle of water filter

• Take some salt in your hand 
• Scrub it for some minutes 
• Wash the candle with clean water 

Stains and add shine to windows pane or mirror

• Add a drop of vinegar into warm water 
• Wash the glass or mirror with the solution 
• Wipe with crunched up newspaper until dry and shiny. They will sparkle like new 

Hair dye stains from skin

• Soak cotton with Dettol-antiseptic liquid 
• Gently rub it on the stain 

Turmeric stains from cloth

• Put talcum powder as soon as you get the stain 
• Wash normally with soap and water 

Hope these tips help you to ease your household tasks.

Have a good day.

God Bless.