7 CLEANING TIPS THAT TOTALLY WORK

4. Remove the Tuff Grease Stain from your Favorite Garment

Do you ever get grease on your favorite piece of clothing, but the Spray and Wash won’t remove it? For years I have used citrus or orange-based degreaser like Goo Gone on those tough spots. I spray a little on the spot and let it soak for a few minutes before I throw it in the washer. Cleans it like new every time. Here is a link to the one I use.

5. Clean That Gray Out of the Bottom of Your Tub

These days, it’s hard to find a chemical that will work well to clean the bathtub base. I use a stiff brush with some old-fashioned powder Comet. I work it into a foamy paste and let it sit on the area for about 5 minutes. Then scrub and rinse; this takes a little bit of work, scrub in a circular motion, and only scrubbed the tub area where the slip-resistant pattern is. After this step, I apply a mild acid toilet bowl cleaner and let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub and rinse. Comes out like new every time.

6. Get Those Hard Water Stains off My Outside Window

Sometimes the outside of your windows can develop hard water stains. I apply a little acid toilet bowl cleaner to a sponge scrubber. Make sure you don’t use the green or most abrasive sponge scrubber; I usually grab the mid-range; I think it’s blue or uses the white-backed one. I work it in a circular motion and cover the areas with the hard water stains. You will see that it’s working because the hard water spots will turn white. This is the acid breaking down the calcium. Keep it moist, but not so much that it creates runs. After a little scrubbing, the spots will disappear. Then rinse with water and do your normal window cleaning procedure. I’m confident you will be happy with the results.

7. Remove Rust off Metal Surfaces

For years I have used WD-40 to remove rust off of metal surfaces. It works particularly well on chrome or stainless steel. Just don’t use an abrasive pad. You don’t want to scratch the finish. Apply to a towel or white pad and gently wipe and scrub and you will see the rust disappear, then wipe or rinse clean.
These are tricks I have used for years to make cleaning easier, and for me, they work well but use these methods at your own risk. All chemicals say to follow label instructions.

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