tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post8772733460642568008..comments2024-03-10T19:45:05.022-07:00Comments on Kim's Big Quilting Adventure: A Little Something for You and a Little Help for MeKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05365964667029948020noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-32383789043800417432010-05-21T18:15:00.145-07:002010-05-21T18:15:00.145-07:00I have a good tip for cleaning silver,(if you have...I have a good tip for cleaning silver,(if you have some)it's cheap and so easy! So easy you have to try it to believe it! Ready...<br />A container of warm salted water and some tin foil just screw the tinfoil lightly into a ball. Then add your silver ware leave to soak for an hour or so then wipe clean, Amazing!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14902099344649780418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-12158058693354659692010-05-21T17:34:40.461-07:002010-05-21T17:34:40.461-07:00I can't be there, but I will be using some of ...I can't be there, but I will be using some of these tips to clean my own home here in Ohio. I do love the Magic Eraser for removing marks on walls.Bonniehttp://slowlaneramblings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-42559929961359964322010-05-21T16:46:41.496-07:002010-05-21T16:46:41.496-07:00Well...I've sat here reading all the comments ...Well...I've sat here reading all the comments previous to mine for hints on cleaning. I see I will be needing a magic eraser. Hee!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-4940682849195224992010-05-21T12:54:00.504-07:002010-05-21T12:54:00.504-07:00I am with Cara, I use Baking soda on our fiberglas...I am with Cara, I use Baking soda on our fiberglass tub, and we have hard water also here in Galt. It works like a charm!! See ya soon, hugs!<br /><br />PamOrcsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191609792641833079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-21662030196077100562010-05-21T11:22:41.437-07:002010-05-21T11:22:41.437-07:00For cleaning glass, I love "Perfect Glass&quo...For cleaning glass, I love "Perfect Glass" cleaner in the black bottle. You can find it at Home Depot or Bed Bath & Beyond. Good Housekeeping tested it best and it is fabulous. No streaks!<br /><br />I like Baking Soda for hard water stains too, but I find that Borax is even better. The stains come right off. You can find that in the laundry aisle, and just sprinkle it on. Very minimal scrubbing! Plus a natural product! Magic Erasers work but they can get expensive. The Target brand is awful.strawberrycream39https://www.blogger.com/profile/02730610168234974573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-67711710651457858612010-05-21T09:41:00.850-07:002010-05-21T09:41:00.850-07:00Dust on piles of fabric? At your house? You are so...Dust on piles of fabric? At your house? You are so prolific I find it hard to believe - but what I would do is: slip my hand in 6 inches from the top of the pile and place my other hand on the top of the pile. Now, flip it! There - a nice fresh piece of fabric on top of the pile that will no doubt distract you to do more fun things than stinkin' housework!txag80https://www.blogger.com/profile/04009946264549264687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-33222724471902753672010-05-21T07:59:55.628-07:002010-05-21T07:59:55.628-07:00I too vote for Magic Eraser, I try it on everythin...I too vote for Magic Eraser, I try it on everything. For my windows we use a little bit of car wash liquid mixed with water. Rinse well, then I use old towels to dry them, while hubby moves on to the next set of windows. He does the washing and I dry.<br /><br />ChrisQuilting_Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13892594536543434671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-85393905469369922742010-05-21T07:59:40.346-07:002010-05-21T07:59:40.346-07:00Have a tip for an area you didn't mention. To...Have a tip for an area you didn't mention. To clean your oven racks easily, place them in a large BLACK<br />plastic trash bag. Add 2 cups amonia and close tightly with twist ties. Lay out on the drive way in full sun. Leave all day. Remove from bag and rinse with water hose. A slight brushing may be needed. The hotter the day the faster is works. Don't place on the lawn in case there is a leak. You want to be sure not to tear the bag when putting in the rack. Works great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-66846405909970358442010-05-21T07:33:00.092-07:002010-05-21T07:33:00.092-07:00Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for the tub. The other stu...Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for the tub. The other stuff... I don't know but I think I want to try the ammonia, dish soap and water for the windows. Congratulations to the winners!PunkiePie (Jen)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02049111666824907553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-68838803939874215632010-05-21T07:19:02.899-07:002010-05-21T07:19:02.899-07:00I asked the man who used to wash my windows what h...I asked the man who used to wash my windows what he used and he said, one tablespoon ammonia, one drop of dish soap (dawn) in a gallon of water and the windows sparkle. He said most people use too much cleaner and it makes them streak. I use a product called powerhouse, purchased from the industrial cleaner store for hard water stains and it's great. I even use it on hard water spots on glass. I'd be there Saturday with my cleaning supplies, but I have to work, Darn! We could have fun.Lady of the Clothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345211460859964856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-6849339685208531622010-05-21T06:56:47.662-07:002010-05-21T06:56:47.662-07:00I second the magic eraser! Its awesome! works on ...I second the magic eraser! Its awesome! works on all sorts of stuff, I also use it to clean the microwave and my stove :)sbmeekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713819231397259619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-19375950251081530662010-05-21T05:57:33.720-07:002010-05-21T05:57:33.720-07:00For anything in a sink or tub I use baking soda......For anything in a sink or tub I use baking soda...if it's on the sides I just wet them a little before putting on the baking soda, leave for a while....minutes or half an hour...wipe of with a damp cloth/paper towel...and so far everything has come up, even stuff I used to bleach.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823051999062711901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-52318633311218942312010-05-21T05:43:27.920-07:002010-05-21T05:43:27.920-07:00What a great start to my day - thank you for picki...What a great start to my day - thank you for picking my name *does a diva-like strut, then trips over the pile of newspapers on the floor* :D I'll send you my address by email, and will be at your house tomorrow morning @ 9:00 to help "dust" your fabric!! ;) The best way to get rid of the dust on fabric is to offer it as a giveaway and then give it away - oh wait - you've already figured that one out! Thanks again, lol.Sandra :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16239494415344028806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-25128911460827152662010-05-21T04:55:34.063-07:002010-05-21T04:55:34.063-07:00The tub...fill with hot water and half gallon of v...The tub...fill with hot water and half gallon of vinegar, let soak for an hour, scrub sides and drain and rinse! We use vinegar in a tea kettle and coffee machines too to remove hard water. For areas around the tub that water can't reach, soak rags in the solution and lay them on those areas and leave also.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05479013420526089505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-87898920287500175042010-05-21T04:45:30.992-07:002010-05-21T04:45:30.992-07:00I use "The Works" or that CLR stuff - ma...I use "The Works" or that CLR stuff - maybe California has banned it but here in Michigan you can find it. CLR = calcium?, lime, rust. They remove hard water stains instantly. For windows I use ammonia and water with a little vinegar. Ammonia cuts grease and vinegar makes the windows shine...maybe a cup of ammonia (they have lemon scented now) to 1/2 pail of water with a few glugs of vinegar. Mr. Clean's eraser is great for marks on walls. Sorry, I can't be there to help - watching the grass grow here.Judy in Michiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10663734488593757109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-116061752441257596.post-7773332530056965952010-05-21T03:47:25.824-07:002010-05-21T03:47:25.824-07:00For hard water stains I use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser...For hard water stains I use Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. My MIL swears by the new Scrubbing Bubbles stuff that you can spray upside down. <br /><br />To clean glass you can use a vinegar and water solution (I think 50/50, but it's been awhile since I mixed some up) and use crumbled up newspaper to wipe them with. No streaks and friendly for the environment!Mom to 4C boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120681010797313361noreply@blogger.com