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Dear Reena,
I have brown painted walls in my bathroom and can’t find anything to remove the hairspray splatter and dust accumulation spots on the wall. Help, Bobbi-Jo,
Dear Bobbi-Jo,
It is always best to start with the easiest solution and attempt more drastic measures if needed. Plan A: In a spray bottle combine one third liquid fabric softener and two thirds water. Spray on the surface to be cleaned, and wipe. Plan B: Ventilate and wear gloves; wash the wall with ammonia (or Windex) and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Plan C: Dampen a piece of fine sandpaper with shampoo and gently scrub the area to remove all traces of hairspray. Rinse and repeat if necessary. Plan D: D is for desperate; wash the wall with TSP (Trisodium Phosphate) according to the directions on the container. Paint if needed.
Hi Reena,
Have you a solution for cleaning the baked-on grease from old aluminum cookie sheets or granite roasting pans? Alma
Dear Alma,
Whether you are tackling old aluminum cookie sheets or granite roasting pans, there are a few products that can help you clean. One option is to sprinkle the pan with salt and then lemon juice. Swirl the two around and then scrub. Other options are baking soda or a product called, Barkeeper’s Friend. Since Barkeeper’s Friend is an acid and baking soda is a base, they work differently to clean a variety of messes. However, for oxidized stains on non stick coated baking sheets, aluminum cookie sheets or granite roasting pans; Barkeeper’s Friend will wipe away the stains with very little effort.
Extra Tip: Next time you are at the store, pick up a Silpat (worth the investment) and/or parchment paper to line your pans. Both will save you oodles of clean-up time and money.
Fabulous Tips
of the Week:
• To juice a lemon, slice in half and pierce with fork tines. Squeeze and enjoy. Piecing the flesh will provide you with double the amount of juice. Rekha, Winnipeg
• Clean piano keys. Use an eraser to remove marks from ivory keys. Darcia
• Keep your bowl of punch cold. Use frozen seedless grapes! Not only will they add festive colour but, unlike ice cubes, they won’t melt and dilute your punch. Leon
Reena Nerbas is a rural Manitoba home economist is a lab coat - and she’s not afraid to use it. Keep your questions coming:
» householdsolutions@mts.net
Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition May 10, 2012
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Dear Reena,
I have brown painted walls in my bathroom and can’t find anything to remove the hairspray splatter and dust accumulation spots on the wall. Help, Bobbi-Jo,
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I have brown painted walls in my bathroom and can’t find anything to remove the hairspray splatter and dust accumulation spots on the wall. Help, Bobbi-Jo,
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