Quirky Tip of the Month
Here are some Quirky Tips published by kellydesigns, an interior design and decorating firm in Fairfield, Connecticut.
How to remove furniture dents from your rug
Drop one ice cube into each dent. Let the ice cubes melt. As they melt, the nap of the carpet will begin to fluff back up, reducing (and eventually removing) the dent. Check the results the next morning. If necessary, blot up excess water with white paper towel or colorfast cloth. If the nap hasn’t recovered completely, use a…
Read MoreHow to keep the tub clean and drain drain clog free
Experts warn that some chemical drain cleaners can damage pipes. A once-a-month baking-soda flush could keep you clog-free. Pour ½ cup of soda into the drain, followed by ½ cup of white vinegar. Allow the mixture to foam for five minutes. Rinse with a full kettle of boiling water. Use the same method for drains…
Read MoreHow to keep your pillows clean
Not only can you wash your bed pillows, it’s pretty simple! If you have feather or synthetic pillows, you can wash them. Foam pillows are the only kind of pillow that you don’t want to launder – feel free to try washing them in the washing machine but do not dry them – they’ll melt!…
Read MoreQuirky Tip for Thanksgiving
Here’s a quick non-toxic way to clean up that residue left on your holiday roasting pan. Sprinkle the pan with a good amount of baking soda. Then mix 1 cup of hot water and 1/3 cup vinegar. After you let it soak for a little bit, the pan should easily come clean. Hope this helps…
Read MoreHow to create a little glitz and glam for holiday season
Use a large mason jar or mercury glass vase fill it with a string of battery operated lights. Restoration Hardware has nice ones all different sizes and you can find them online, Home Goods and Target also. Top it off with shimmery, sparkly Christmas ornaments and you have a beautiful holiday centerpiece!
Read MoreWhat to do if your house or car get egged!
While it’s all in good fun, egg yolks when cooked, can stain your siding and bits of egg shell can become abrasive and cause damage. I bet you never thought of having the yolks cook on your house, but this can and does happen from the sun and from attempting clean up with hot water.…
Read MoreHow to keep your kitchen sponge from getting full of mildew
It’s genius! Use a clip to keep it upright and let the air get at it to dry which prevents it from getting mildew.
Read MoreHow to make that smelly garbage disposal smell fresh and clean
The product Disposer Care deodorizes your garbage disposal by removing food particles, grease and odors with lemon scented blue foaming strips. For a more natural solution try dropping in a cut-up lemon, some salt, and a few ice cubes. The lemon deodorizes and the ice and salt clean away residue. Source: Women’s Day
Read MoreHow to get your old dirty grout looking like new again
Go from this to this I have tried many things to clean the grout but it never comes clean and bright. Then I heard about this product called Poly Blend Grout renewal. It’s actually a colorant. To put it on they recommend a toothbrush and then use a slightly damp cloth to wipe off any…
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