Magic sponge (melamine sponge) is an excellent product for removing difficult marks from surfaces. It is somewhat abrasive, so don't apply more pressure than you need. Melamine sponges are available on ebay for much cheaper (up to 30x cheaper) than you can buy the "magic sponge" in your local store, and it is the same material. These sponges work well when used with a little water, or grease remover, if required.
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A foggy mirror can be prevented with shaving cream. Simply spread over a dry mirror, wait 20 minutes, then wipe away with a soft cloth.
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Scuff Marks: Use 3 tbsp. Of TSP (trisodium phosphate) to a gallon of water to clean scuff marks or crayon marks off walls. TSP can be found in the paint department of a hardware store. Wear gloves and do not use on semi-gloss or gloss paint or wood surfaces.
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Dusting: Use paint brushes to dust cracks and hard to reach places in telephones, stereos, etc.
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Candle Wax from Walls: Candle wax can be removed from walls or other surfaces with an iron and facial tissue. Set the tissue over the wax and gently iron. When the wax seeps through or the tissue begins to brown, apply a new tissue.
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Mildew: Keep ahead of mildew so it doesn't become a problem. Every six months spray your bathroom ceiling with a 50/50 solution of hydrogen peroxide and water. Peroxide is a safe bleach and won't harm the environment or your lungs. Find larger quantities of peroxide at beauty or medical supply stores. Spray the mixture on and leave it. No need to rinse or scrub. If you currently have mildew, follow the above directions. Wait two hours and respray. Then wait 24 hours and spray a third time if necessary.
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Sleeping bags: Pretreat spots and stains on the bag cover with liquid detergent. Wash down-filled sleeping bags in cool water with mild detergent. Wash polyester-filled sleeping bags in warm water with an all-purpose detergent. If your sleeping bag can be machine-dried, tumble it with a clean, dry tennis ball to prevent matting and a clean, dry bath towel to absorb excess moisture. If you line-dry the sleeping bag, unzip it before drying.
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Blankets: Vacuum blankets occasionally to remove dust and lint. Air blankets on a clothesline periodically to freshen them. Before you wash a blanket, mend or replace bindings and treat spots and stains. Electric blankets should always be washed, not dry-cleaned, since cleaning solvents can damage the wiring. Mothproofing is harmful to the wiring, too.
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Blood: Prevent blood from staining by first rinsing with cool water (or rinsing and blotting if on carpet or furniture) to remove the majority of the blood, then remove the remainder with hydrogen peroxide.
Be aware that hydrogen peroxide, especially in sunlight, can fade material, so this is not recommended for black material (which doesn't show blood stains anyway) and if this must be done on carpet or something that must stay in the sunlight, , dry well with a towel and leave covered with a plate or bowl until nightfall, then remove the plate/bowl to allow further drying.
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Keep water bottles fresh: In order to eliminate or prevent that swampy taste in reused water bottles, sanitize them by spraying white vinegar on the opening and swishing some white vinegar all around the inside of the bottle. Leave it to sit with the lid on, then rinse.
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Stainless steel: Use eucalyptus oil as a stainless steel cleaner.
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Laundry symbols: Here are common symbols and their captions.
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