Quick Tips for Cleaning Anything

We all need a list of quick tips for cleaning stains. Here is a start to our list for everyday items that need cleaning.

• Remove tea stains from tablecloths with gylcerin. Let it sit overnight, then wash as normal.
• Use Petroleum Jelly to remove tar from clothes. Rub until tar is gone, then wash jelly off with a spray and wash cleaner.
• Remove candle wax from tablecloths with an ice cube then scrape it off with a kitchen knife.
• Stuffed animals are easy to clean. Just place them in a cloth bag and add baking soda or cornmeal and shake...
• Have stains around the collar of your dress shirts? Rub chalk on them, wait 15 minutes then launder as usual. The chalk will absorb the oils.
• Soda spills? Use hydrogen peroxide and water (1/4 c to 3 cups water) put in a spray bottle and spray. Wait 10 minutes then soak in 1/4 cup white vinegar and cold water.
  
• Ballpoint Ink stains can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol. Put on a clean cloth and pour alcohol on item, then rinse thoroughly.