~* Cleaning Tips *~

[Ravish30]

How to Clean artificial and silk flowers

Dusting frequently with a hair dryer set on low heat prevents buildup that can become hard to remove.

To clean safely (without using water), pour some salt into a plastic bag, put the flower heads down into the bag and shake.

Place a nylon stocking over a vacuum nozzle and gently remove the salt, which will have absorbed the dirt from the flowers.

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Cleaning & Seasoning Bakeware

Be sure to follow the care instructions that come with your bakeware. As a rule of thumb, avoid steel wool and harsh abrasive type of cleaners. It's best to simply rinse bakeware with water and a damp cleaning cloth. Soak in a solution of water and a little baking soda to loosen stubborn food grime and stains. Never use a sharp knife in your bakeware.

Season uncoated metal bakeware to prevent rusting. Brush unflavored vegetable oil and heat in a oven at a low baking temperature for an hour. Remove and let cool and wipe away any excess oil with a paper towel. Spread a little vegetable oil onto the sides and bottom with a paper towel after each use.

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Kitchen Counter Tops

Clean the countertop with water and a little dishwashing liquid soap after each use. If you've been preparing raw chicken or other raw meats on the countertop, clean and then apply unscented chlorine bleach diluted in water to the surface to disinfect it. You can also use an all-purpose spray cleaner that contains chlorine bleach. Rinse thoroughly and let air dry.

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[Carla Phillips]

Those are pretty darn good tips!

Thanks for posting them.

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[LAQ4U]

Shelly, thanx for the cleaning post ... I will have to pass your website on to my daughter ... I recently purchased some tupper ware from a local quilt shop owner who use to sell TW. My daugher just loved the new stuff and said, " I did not know tupper ware was still around".

My favorite is the onion keeper ... gotta love that thing!

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[Ravish30]

thanks for the compliments ladies!

I am writing my #2 cookbook so I am adding some cleaning tips and stuff in the back of it. I will be posting more tips here too.

thanks Gwen! If there is anything she wants, I can always get it for her at a discount.

I also keep products here at my home (my cash and carry stock) and anything from that is 50% off website price

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Cleaning Bath & Shower Mats

It is safe to launder most fabric bath and shower mats; check the care label before washing.

Air-dry mats with rubber backing.

Rubber bath and shower mats collect dirt in their indentations. Use a scrub brush with soft bristles to clean these areas with warm water and cleaning detergent. To remove mildew, submerge the mat in a solution of one part chlorine bleach and 3 parts water. Rise well and let air-dry.

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[NannyDeprived]

I always use steel wool on my bakeware.  Oops!

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