| Burns on
carpet: |
For light burns on woollen carpets, rub over the
affected area with a fine sandpaper to remove the brown singe
marks. Wash the area with shampoo and warm water and a few drops
of vinegar, then rinse away. Before attempting to remove marks
from synthetic carpets, contact the manufacturer.
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Carpet:
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Shaving cream is a good all-purpose spot remover for carpets. To
remove burns, see under Special Problems.
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| Finger
Marks: |
Remove dirty finger marks from walls using a pencil
eraser.
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| Floor
boards: |
Wipe over with cold tea to make shiny.
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| Glass:
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Clean glass windows and doors with crumpled newspaper or heavily
soiled panes of glass, wash down with a warm solution of Handy
Andy, then use newspaper.
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| Grease
and oil: |
To remove these stains from furnishings, sprinkle
talcum powder or cornstarch on the stain. Rub in well until the
oil is absorbed. Vacuum off powder.
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| Indelible
pen: |
Indelible pens are exactly what they claim to be. While
some people have claimed to have success using methylated spirits,
milk and even hair spray, the result of trying these methods can
result in spreading the area of stain. If possible, contact the
manufacturer to see if they can offer any suggestions.
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Leather:
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Contact the manufacturer or any well-known leather furniture firm
for the best advice.
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| Marble:
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1. Anything spilt on marble must be wiped up immediately. Wash
with soap and warm water. |
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2. For
stains that have penetrated deep into marble, a manufacturer we
contacted recommended stains be treated with Exit Mould, following
the directions on the container. Contact a manufacturer for
suggestions on how to remove a particular stain. |
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3. Marble
surfaces should be polished regularly with a silicone-based
polish, such as Mr Sheen, to help prevent stains seeping down into
the marble.
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| Mould on
leather:
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Remove mould by wiping over with
Dettol. When dry,
rub in Vaseline, then polish with a suitable leather polish.
This remedy is
ideal for some shoes and handbags, but do a spot check before
using it on leather lounges or other expensive items.
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| Mysterious
brown stains:
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Usually brown marks which appear after washing
are fruit or sap stains that have oxidised in the wash. On
washable fabrics, make a paste of drive and apply on the dampened
stain. Roll up and leave overnight. Wash in normal way the next
day.
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| Paint
spatters:
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1. On glass, such as windows, remove with nail
polish remover. Allow the nail polish remover to soak into the
paint, then rub off with a cloth. Clean with warm, soapy water. |
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2. Vinegar
may also used to remove paint splatters on glass. |
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3. To remove
old paint marks or putty stains, soak the spots with turpentine or
linseed oil and wipe or scrape off.
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Pine
furniture:
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Use soapy, cold water to remove stains from raw
pine.
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| Skirting
boards: |
1. Wipe over with Handy Andy on a damp sponge, then
rinse off. |
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2. Some
scuff marks can be removed by a pencil eraser.
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3. You can
try wiping over the spot with kerosene.
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Urine:
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1.To remove from upholstery (including wool) , mix one teaspoon
softly and one teaspoon of white vinegar in one litre of warm
water. Sponge and blot; repeat several times.
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2. Stains
and odour left on carpet from cat or dog urine can be cleaned away
with dog shampoo. Test on a small area first.
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| Venetian
blinds:
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Tie blinds onto clothes lines. Dilute half a cup of
Handy Andy in a
bucket of warm water and use on a sponge to clean
each slat. Rinse well with a hose. Dry off with a chamois.
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| Walnut
furniture: |
Small scratches can be removed from walnut surfaces
by rubbing over scratch with a raw walnut kernel broken in
half.
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Water and
heat rings:
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1. To remove rings on wooden furniture, dampen
a soft cloth with water, add a dab of toothpaste and rub gently
over the ring.
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2. Mix
cigarette ash with a little water and rub over mark.
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| Window
and doorframes: |
Clean aluminum or painted window and
door frames using Jif on a damp cloth. This is also good for
cleaning
handles and trims.
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*To see tips on cleaning the bathroom, please click
here |
