Rinsing clean plastic.Now that you have nice clean plastic furniture, toys, figurines, feeders, etc., it’s time to give them a good rinse. Do this as soon as you can after cleaning to get all of the soap off. Inside, just run your plastic item under the tap. Outside, spray the ...
Plastic bags are forever. Learn how to properly recycle plastic bags and do your part to help create a more sustainable Earth.
Get into the habit of hanging your non-plastic shopping bags on the back of your door once you’ve used them, so that you take them with you when you get into the car again. These bags are so handy, look much nicer than plastic, and are so much stronger and sturdier. Cut Out the...
Solid color deck stains are opaque coatings that fully or mostly mask the wood grain. Most deck strippers will not remove solid stains or paints, so if this is the case, you may have to sand the old stain or use apaint stripperto get back down to bare wood again. Scott’s Pro Tip:...
Keep all chemicals out of the way of pets and children. If the item is electrical, make sure you do not clean it while it is still connected to a power source. For milder staining, products like lemon, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and Alka Seltzers or bicarb or baking soda may help gent...
This goes for canisters, jars, plastic containers and other storage like items in your kitchen. Less doesn’t mean nothing but paring down can help you create space. 7. Let go of the hard to clean stuff. If you have things in the kitchen that you never use because they are a pain ...
4. Clear Off Flat Surfaces Countertops, shelves and other flat surfaces are clutter magnets. If you need to keep a few things out on your counters, that’s OK, but you should make it a goal to free all surfaces of most clutter. Make space in drawers, or add small boxes or bins to...
5. Clean Top to Bottom This standard cleaning advice applies to the bathroom just as much as to any other room. By starting at the uppermost level and working your way down, you ensure that you aren’t sabotaging your own cleaning efforts by getting places you already cleaned dirty again....
It’s easy enough to wipe the plastic down with a damp cloth, but the plastic wrap doesn’t fit everyone’s sense of style. Also, be aware that the plastic may be a fire hazard because of the heat the light bulb generates. Tips: ...
The easiest way to deal with wax or gum stuck on the carpet is to freeze it first using ice cubes in a plastic bag until it becomes brittle. Once solidified, scrape off the gum or wax using a spatula, spoon or even a credit card. I’d avoid using sharp objects such as a butter ...