{"id":19692,"date":"2021-10-29T17:18:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T17:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=19692"},"modified":"2021-10-29T17:18:01","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T17:18:01","slug":"nearly-forgotten-house-cleaning-tips-from-the-past-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/nearly-forgotten-house-cleaning-tips-from-the-past-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearly Forgotten House Cleaning Tips From the Past"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>familyhandyman\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and effort. You&rsquo;ll want to stock up on vinegar and lemon juice.\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Steam Away Stains\n\n\n\n</h2></h2><p>To easily clean your microwave without chemicals, Mary Alice Warren of Waco, Texas\u00a0says, \u201cPlace 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or baking soda in a bowl. Heat on high until the mixture boils. Let steam accumulate on the walls and door of the microwave. Remove the bowl and wipe down the interior.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_1109607614-microwave-.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19703\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_1109607614-microwave-.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Wash Away Dust\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Air vent covers are a hidden dirty spot in your home. Marge Grandy of Flippin, Arkansas, says, \u201cI run all my metal heat and air conditioning vent covers through the dishwasher every spring and fall. It saves lots of time and does a better job than doing it by hand.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_730584616.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19693\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_730584616.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Polish Your Silver\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Banish the tarnish with this simple solution from reader Lois Kreider of Lebanon, Pennsylvania.\u00a0\u201cPlace silver in an aluminum pan or in your kitchen sink lined with\u00a0aluminum foil. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of baking soda and cover with boiling water. Let stand for 10 to 12 minutes\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/17ocy98-tk_464167184_10-silverware-1200x1200-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19694\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/17ocy98-tk_464167184_10-silverware-1200x1200-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Open Secret\n\n\n\n</h2><p>When her handheld\u00a0can opener\u00a0gets balky, Ruth Brennan of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, says she\u00a0uses a toothbrush, hot water and dishwashing detergent to clean it. \u201cAfter cleaning, lubricate the opener with vegetable oil and set it aside for a\u00a0while. Wipe off the excess oil and it will work like new.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_204634120.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19695\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_204634120.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>A Nutty Solution\n\n\n\n</h2><p>To color in nicks or scratches in furniture, cabinets, wood trim, etc., reader C.\u00a0Clingingsmith of St. Bonifacius, Minnesota, says, \u201cRub them with a pecan nut. The oil of the\u00a0<a href="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/www.familyhandyman.com%5C/list%5C/11-peanut-butter-life-hacks%5C/%5C%22">nut\u00a0will \u2018re\u2013stain\u2019 the wood.\u201d\n\n\n\n<div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/P1004754.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19696\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/P1004754.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Get Rid of Glue\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Reader Mary Yoder, Montezuma, Georgia, has a solution for sticky situations.\u00a0\u201cWhen you must remove a spot of glue, use vinegar. It\u2019s a good glue thinner or remover.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/vinegar.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19697\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/vinegar.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Clean Up Concrete\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Perk up your patio with this suggestion from reader Ann Norstram of\u00a0Clinton, Iowa. \u201cRust stains\u00a0from outdoor furniture\u00a0can be removed from\u00a0concrete\u00a0by using lemon juice and rubbing with a soft linen cloth.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_726825259-lemon.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19698\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_726825259-lemon.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Polish With Milk\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Reach into the fridge for this handy hint. Mrs. L.E. Ford of Portland, Oregon, says, \u201cPatent leather handbags and shoes can be quickly brightened with a polish of\u00a0milk. Apply with a soft cloth and rub into a shiny new finish.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_279701309-milk.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19699\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_279701309-milk.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>So Long, Soap Scum\n\n\n\n</h2><p>To keep\u00a0shower doors\u00a0shiny and clear, Mildred Sherrer of\u00a0Bay City, Texas\u00a0says use a soft cloth moistened with baby oil. \u201cIt prevents scum buildup from dirt and soap, and hard water spots\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0appear for several months.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full is-resized><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_768300031-Door.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19700\"' width='\"654\"' height='\"654\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_768300031-Door.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Breaking Bread\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you break a plate while making a sandwich, grab some extra bread. Reader\u00a0Carolyn Robinson of Lawrence, Mississippi says, \u201cClean up slivers of broken glass without hurting yourself by pressing a slice of fresh bread lightly over the area, then immediately disposing of it.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full is-resized><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/Country-Crust-Sourdough-Bread_EXPS_GHTJM17_15245_C01_11_6b-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19701\"' width='\"723\"' height='\"723\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Country-Crust-Sourdough-Bread_EXPS_GHTJM17_15245_C01_11_6b-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Wash the Wastebasket\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Clean two messes at once. Reader dMarge Harold of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, says, \u201cIf you have a small plastic wastebasket in your bathroom, empty it and use it as a bucket when you clean your bathroom, so it gets cleaned, too.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_1014624379-trash.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19702\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_1014624379-trash.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Sugar Scrub\n\n\n\n</h2><p>When your hands get badly stained or extra dirty, reader Mildred Shlenz of\u00a0Vancouver, Washington\u00a0says, \u201cAdd a teaspoon of sugar to the lather when you wash them. They\u2019ll clean up easily.\u201d\u00a0\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/HH-sugar-soap-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19704\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/HH-sugar-soap-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Soak Your Shower Head\n\n\n\n</h2><p>To\u00a0remove hard water buildup\u00a0on your shower head, reader\u00a0Jennie Krell, El Cajon, California says, \u201cPour some white distilled vinegar in a plastic bag and place it around the showerhead so the head is completely\u00a0submerged. Tie the bag around the pipe and leave it overnight. You\u2019ll find the showerhead will spray like new again in the morning.\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"768\"' height='\"768\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/10%5C/shutterstock_238339219-shower.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-19705\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_238339219-shower.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Grease-Free Grill\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Keep your\u00a0grill\u00a0looking great. Nancy Merica of\u00a0Ripley, West Virginia, says,\u00a0\u201cLay a barbecue grill rack on the lawn overnight. The dew will combine with enzymes on the grass to loosen any\u00a0burned-on\u00a0grease. Try it with messy oven racks, too!\u201d\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>familyhandyman Grandma knows all the best cleaning tips and tricks to save you time, money and effort. You&rsquo;ll want to stock up on vinegar and lemon juice. 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