Amazing Cleaning Tips And Tricks

How to restore a table

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Mix ½ cup of vinegar with ½ cup of olive oil, dip a cloth in the mix and wipe the wood down. Scratches disappear completely and the surface will look as new.

Whitening pillowcases

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Mix 1 cup of washing powder, 1 cup of crumbled dishwasher powder, 1 cup of bleach, ½ cup of borax and add very hot water.

How to clean a cupboard

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Mix 1 spoon of vegetable oil with 2 spoons of baking powder, and use it with a brush or cloth to clean the cupboard.

Cleaning the taps or shower head

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Get rid of the build-up of limescale from taps or shower heads using vinegar. Usually, 20 minutes is enough.

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If the limescale persists, wrap the showerhead in a plastic bag and leave for another hour. Then wash it thoroughly.

Irons

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1. Cover the ironing board with paper and sprinkle on a little salt.
2. Turn on the iron and switch it to maximum heat. (Make sure the steam function is off, and that there is no water in the iron).
3. Rub the heated iron over the salt. All the dirt of the surface will come of quickly and easily.

Cast-iron frying pans

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You will need an oven cleaner, rubber gloves, bin liners and plain vinegar. Detailed instructions can be found here.

Mold on bathtubs

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Take some cotton wool and make small balls with it which are approximately one centimetre in diameter. Dip them in a bleach, place them on the mold and leave it all over night. In the morning, remove any remaining mold with a toothbrush.

Cleaning the stove grate

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You can clean fat from the stove grate using ammonia. Put the grate in a plastic bag and add two to three tablespoons of ammonia cleaner. Leave for 12 hours, and then rinse.

Silverware

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It’s easy to clean silverware using boiling water, aluminium foil and salt. Line a bowl or sink with the foil and put everything else in. Leave for 30 minutes. The cutlery will then be sparkling clean!

Microfibre sofas

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You can remove stains from this kind of sofa with a clean white brush and a small amount of spirit. Add a little baking powder to get rid of the unpleasant odour.

The sticky note roll

No more searching for those bits of paper all over the place.

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Flexible storage straps

Keep all of your items within reach with these space-saving straps.

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Post-it watches

A perfect reminder that ensures you will never forget another task or event.

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A paper table

This great product makes collaborating and sharing ideas easier.

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The notepaper roller

Tear off the exact amount of paper that you need for the task. A really smart design!

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The mini zen garden

A great way to relax and to add some greenery to your desk.

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Error message sticky notes

A fun way to communicate with your coworkers.

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A hammock for your feet

A dream come true! Give your feet a rest with this under-desk hammock.

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The personal mini-fridge

Perfect to keep your snacks close...and maybe even some beer!

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A stealth switch

Give it a tap to hide any non-work related applications and windows, when your boss walks by.

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The portable cup warmer

Your coffee will never get cold again.

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Hand-warmers for a freezing cold office

Keep your hands toasty with these cute hand-warmers while you type.

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The calendar stamp

Use this stamp on any sheet of paper, to plan your weekly or monthly activities.

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The whiteboard wall clock

Perfect for keeping your daily schedule organized. I need one of these!

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Genuine working tools

These novelty pens make writing more fun!

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The desk organizer

This organizer will keep your things together and close at hand.

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The portable document and photo scanner

This handy device scans your documents and photos and sends them to your email or printer via Wi-Fi.

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Three-point trash basket

Knocking down free throws just became the buzzer beater with the basketball stand wastebasket.

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A cat USB hub

Kitty USB hub has 9 lives, only 4 ports.

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Pooleaf pen

Everyone at your office will be fascinated by these pens.

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