7 CLEANING TIPS THAT TOTALLY WORK

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1. Get Rid of That Pesky Ring in Your Toilet

What can you do when you have tried everything to get rid of that toilet ring, and it just won’t go away? Sometimes, hard water builds up over time, and nothing seems to work, even the best acid bowl cleaner and toughest scrubbing pad you can find. Short of buying a new commode, the answer is a pumice stone. Just remember, the key to getting this to work well is don’t apply too much pressure so you don’t scratch the surface, making it easier for stains to build up again. So follow the directions, but the trick is to make sure it is constantly wet when scrubbing around the ring and scrub where the ring is with gentle back and forth motions. It will slowly go away, then rinse and flush. When done properly, it will make your toilet shine like new.

2. Clean That Film Off Your Glasses and Dishes

Over time it seems your dishes and glasses start to build up some residue even after running in the dishwasher. Pour one cup of white vinegar in your washer before you run it, and it will not only clean that film off your dishes, it will clean the inside of your dishwasher as well as get rid of that musty smell. It is also a very inexpensive product to use.

3. Get Rid of That Stain Around Your Faucet

To clean the stains around your bathroom and kitchen sink faucet, I use an old toothbrush and a mild acid toilet bowl cleaner. Just apply some evenly around the entire base, then let it sit for a few minutes. Scrub with the old toothbrush, then rinse with water. If the cleaner has too much acid, it can tarnish your fixture. Most of the cleaners you buy at the department store today are going to be safe to use. Just be aware so that you don’t use too strong of a cleaner by accident.