HOW TO CLEAN APPLIANCE SURFACES

Product:
All-purpose (nonabrasive) cleaners (powder, liquid).
How To Use:
Mix with water or use liquids full-strength according to package directions; generally no rinsing required, except for no-wax floors or when used full-strength.

HOW TO GET RID OF BAKED-ON FOOD

Product:
Baking soda
How To Use:
Paste: Mix 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water Solution: Mix 4 tablespoons baking soda per 1 quart water Dry: Sprinkle straight from box. Rub with damp sponge or cloth; rinse and dry.

Product:
Abrasive cleaner (powder).
How To Use:
Wet surface and apply cleanser; rub/scour gently as needed and rinse.

HOW TO CLEAN BARBECUE GRILLS

To clean the rack at the end of the season, use an oven cleaner or soak it in a household ammonia and water solution; then scrub and rinse.
For gas-fueled grills, follow the directions in the owner’s manual.
To clean permanent briquettes, flip them occasionally, ignite the grill, and, with the cover closed, allow it to burn at a high setting for about 15 minutes.

HOW TO REMOVE ODORS FROM CARPETS, RUGS AND UPHOLSTERY

Product:
Air, fabric, carpet, and room fresheners, deodorizers, and odor eliminators (aerosol, spray, powder, solid, heat-dispersed.
How To Use:
Sprinkle powdered carpet freshener on and leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then vacuum; for other forms, follow package directions.

HOW TO CLEAN CAST IRON

Never wash a cast-iron utensil in the dishwasher; use baking soda to remove burned-on food residue. Always be sure to hand-dry thoroughly to prevent rust.

HOW TO CLEAN CERAMIC BATHTUBS

Product:
Abrasive cleaner (liquid).
How To Use:
Apply to surface; rub gently and rinse.

HOW TO CLEAN AUTOMATIC COFFEEMAKERS

Product:
Vinegar (white).
How To Use:
Use full-strength or diluted depending on use. To clean automatic drip coffeepots, fill reservoir with vinegar and water and run through a brew cycle; follow with a cycle of clear water to rinse.

HOW TO CLEAN COLLECTIBLES

Try using a dry paintbrush (with bristles at least 3 inches long) to clean both the surface and the little crevices. Wash the paintbrush with hand soap and warm water and air dry before using again.

HOW TO CLEAN COMPUTERS

Never use household glass cleaners on computer monitor screens. Instead, use a static-free product made for cleaning monitor screens. Keep static-free covers on the computer and printer when not in use.

HOW TO CLEAN COOKING UTENSILS

Product:
Abrasive cleaner (powder).
How To Use:
Wet surface and apply cleanser; rub/scour gently as needed and rinse.

HOW TO CLEAN FIXTURES, COMBS AND BRUSHES, AND FLOORS

Product:
Ammonia, to be used on resilient, ceramic, concrete surfaces. Do not use to clean clear plastic windows or surfaces and on aluminum; clouding and pitting can occur. Do not use on brass fixtures; pitting can occur.

How To Use:
You can control the cleaning strength by increasing the ammonia from 1/2 cup to 1 cup per gallon of water as the job difficulty increases. For spray bottle use: Mix 1 part ammonia to 16 parts water. For windows and mirrors: Use 2 tablespoons ammonia per 1 quart water.

HOW TO CLEAN LAMPS AND LAMPSHADES

Dust the base of the lamp, the bulb, and the shade with a soft cloth or the dusting tool on your vacuum cleaner. Clean the base with a damp sponge or cloth an dthe cleaning product appropriate for the material. Do not immerse the base in water since this damages the wiring.

HOW TO CLEAN LEATHER

Dust with a clean, soft cloth. Use a soft bristled toothbrush or paintbrush if the leather is tufted and has buttons or piping. Wipe with a clean, damp sponge or cloth and mild soap. Rise with a well-wrung sponge or cloth. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.

HOW TO CLEAN A MICROWAVE OVEN

If there is a turntable, remove it and wash in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher; then dry. To clean the interior, boil a cup of water inside for 3 to 4 minutes. The condensation will loosen any food soil on the walls or ceiling of the oven. Then wipe with a damp sponge or cloth, and dry. Never use a commercial oven cleaner or remove the cover in the top of the oven interior for cleaning. To deodorize, wash the interior surfaces every few months with a solution of 1/4 cup of baking soda to 1 quart of warm water; rinse and dry.

For more on household help, see Good Housekeeping’s The Complete Household Handbook.

FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Fabric

1 Sponge the stain with cool water or soak for about 30 minutes in a basin of cool water.

2. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.

3. Launder. If it’s safe for the fabric, add chlorine bleach to the wash.

Upholstery

1. Mix one tablespoon of white vinegar with 2/3 cup of rubbing alcohol.

2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the vinegar/alcohol solution.

3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.

OR

1. Mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent with two cups of cool water.

2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with the detergent solution.

3. Blot until the liquid is absorbed.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.

5. Sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the detergent solution.

Carpet

1. Using clean white paper towels or cloths, blot up as much of the spilled beverage as possible.

2. Use plain water or mix one tablespoon of liquid hand dishwashing detergent and one tablespoon of white vinegar with two cups of warm water.

3. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a small amount of plain water or detergent/vinegar solution. Apply a little bit at a time, blotting frequently with a dry cloth until the stain disappears.

4. If using a detergent/vinegar solution, sponge with cold water and blot dry to remove the solution.

FOR CANDLE WAX

Fabric

1. If the wax is still soft, freeze the item to harden the wax, and then scrape off the excess wax.

2. Sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.

3. Place the stain between clean paper towels and press with a warm iron to transfer the wax to the paper towels. Replace the paper towels frequently to absorb more wax and prevent transferring the stain to other places on the fabric.

4. Pretreat with a prewash stain remover.

5. Launder, using chlorine bleach, if safe for the fabric, or oxygen bleach.

6. If any color remains, rewash.

Upholstery

1. If the wax is still soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess wax.

2. Using a clean white cloth, sponge the stain with a dry-cleaning solvent.

3. Blot until the solvent is absorbed.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the stain disappears.

Carpet

1. If the wax is still soft, freeze it by applying an ice cube wrapped in a small plastic bag, and then scrape off the excess wax.

2. Sponge with a dry-cleaning solvent.

3. Cover the stain with a clean white cloth and press, using the tip of a warm iron to transfer the wax to the cloth. Repeat, using a clean portion of the cloth until all the wax is transferred from the carpet to the cloth.

4. If a color stain remains, sponge the stain again with a dry-cleaning solvent.

5. Blot dry.

For more on stain removal, see Good Housekeeping’s Stain Rescue

TIP FOR USING A HOUSEPLANT FOR YOUR HELP

I grow aloe vera plants and we use them for everything! Burns, scratches, excessively itchy skin … Just cut off the tip and rub it on or put some on a bandage and let it dry. We even buy aloe vera juice by the gallon and drink it—it’s really good for your internal organs.

SALAD DRESSING

I love old-school Good Seasons dressing in the packet. Mix it up with oil and vinegar and use it as dressing for salad or antipasto or marinate chicken in it.

QUICK DINNER

Need a quick dinner idea? Try taking leftover veggies or meats and dicing them up into cold pasta for a quick salad. Make a dressing from olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs and spices or toss with some red sauce.

BALANCING WORK AND PARENTING

A lot of working parents struggle to balance work and parenting and I’m no exception. People think the showbiz industry is all fun and games, but it’s also hard work. I know that by working hard, I’m able teach my son, Elijah, about a good work ethic and to send him to college. But at the same time, there are a lot of times when I wish that I could have been the soccer mom.

When my son was little, I wasn’t able to go and hang out with him on weekends or get involved with sports. I worry that maybe he missed out. Sometimes I look back and think about when he was younger and I’m like, “Oh I didn’t do that” or “I should’ve done that,” and I feel a little bad.

But I’ve always tried to make up for it. When I take time off, I’ve always given my soon all of my focus. I turned off my cell phone during family time, and I didn’t think about all of my future commitments, I only thought of my son. I always try to keep my work and the L.A. lifestyle separate from my son. We’ve always done things at our house, in our environment. It really is a balance.

I have friends whose kids are younger and they beat themselves up for having to work long hours or work on weekends. I say, work as much as you have to, and when you take that time off, really take it off. No exceptions, no crisis to get in the way. Your kids know when you’re not “there,” so when you are there, be there for them.

Article by: Tiffany from “parentsConnect”

Busy of everyday works or shall be say tasks? We all know that moms are not super humans but the fact is they are in some ways! Like being a Mom itself is being SUPERHERO. But not at all times that mothers can accommodate many errands because they have something else to do. So here are some mini tips to digest for your on-the-go lifestyle and its from our busy wise Moms:

STAINS, OFF!

Dab, wipe, scrub or otherwise attack fresh stains with a baby wipe. I’ve successfully removed stains from the sofa, my kid’s clothes, my hands, car seats, the carpet–you name it! Who knew they were good for so much more than wiping my kid’s bottom!

ORGANIZE SMALL TOYS

You could refuse to buy toys with small parts—and in that case, live in a house full of nothing but balls—or you could find a good way to sort and store small toy pieces so that they don’t end up all over your floor. Plastic shoe organizers (the kind that fit over the backs of doors) are great for storing tiny toys. They also happen to make a great storage place for shoes, which could help control the clutter in your closet.

GET HELP WITH EVERYDAY ERRANDS

Whatever happened to lazy weekends? You haven’t had one of those since you were a teenager. Why not get your teenager to give you back your Saturdays? Offer your licensed teen free use of your car for the day in exchange for her running a few errands for you. You may be stranded at home, but it’ll be hard to care as you savor a novel while your teen stands in line at Target.

GLASSES CASES

I just couldn’t face throwing out another single sock after my washing machine ate its partner, so I decided to make use of them by turning them into eyeglass and sunglass cases! I just slip the glasses into the sock and voila! Now at least a few of my partnerless socks have a purpose again, and my sunglasses and eyeglasses don’t get scratched when I throw them into my purse with my keys and wallet.

KEEP YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE GREEN

The kids want the tree up the day after Thanksgiving, but by Christmas it’s droopy and drier than the Sahara. Save yourself from a Charlie Brown holiday (and a fire hazard) by watering your tree often and making sure the water level never goes below the bottom of the trunk (if it does, it can’t absorb the water!) Maybe this year you’ll remember why Christmas colors are red and green … not red and brown.

GROCERY BAGS RECYCLING

Ball up all the plastic grocery store bags under your sink into tight, little balls and stuff them into empty toilet paper or paper towel rolls. When you next head out to the grocery store, tuck one of the tubes into your purse so you can bring the bags to reuse.

ONE DOLLAR/PESO A DAY

Do you have a hard time saving money? Try stashing one dollar/peso a day in a jar or Tupperware container. By the end of the year you’ll have 365 bucks/pesos (366 during leap years!) saved and I promise, you won’t miss the money at all. I mean, think of all the other things you blow a buck on every day!

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Create Your Own White House Garden

A healthier America! That what First Lady Michelle Obama cause in having the White House kitchen garden last March. Following the Eleanor Roosevelt’s World War II-era Victory Garden footsteps, Michelle Obama set up a 1,100 square foot edible garden on the South Lawn of the White House. Her hope is to educate children about locally grown food, inspiring them to eat healthier and encourage their families and community to follow suit.

Many people find gardening an incredibly relaxing and rewarding. It allows you to create a personal space that is all your own. It also provides an excellent way to receive good regular exercise as well as the opportunity to spend time out in the open air. You won’t need much to start gardening. Some basic tools like a shovel, a rake, and hoe may do you well in the garden. You will need either seeds or starter plants, whichever you prefer.

Many people will get an incredible thrill as they watch their first seeds germinate into mature plants, but others are fearful at the thought of failure because it seems that there is so much to learn. While you are bound to make mistakes in the beginning, this guide will teach you everything you need to know to get started on the right track.

Create Your Own White House Garden is an informative guide that explains the tools you need, how to choose a site and even the vegetable you want to plant.

Here’s Just a Small Portion of What You’ll Discover in Create Your Own White House Garden

• The actual layout the Obama’s are using for their garden.
• A detailed list of the exactly which vegetables and herbs Michelle is planting!
• What tools will be helpful along the way
• How to choose the best site for your new garden
• Beneficial organic techniques the Obama’s use

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