Category: Clean It

Remove Permanent Marker from Clothes

Here are several ideas to remove a permanent marker spot from your favorite t-shirt

  • Apply nail polish remover to the stain and blot with a clean paper towel until the stain goes away.
  • Wash the garment in the washing machine with a cup of salt using cold water and no detergent.
  • Place a paper towel under the garment. Spray the stain with hairspray and rub with a cotton swab. The paper towel will help to absorb the stain and prevent it from staining the other side.
  • Apply WD-40 to the stain and blot with a clean paper towel until the stain goes away.
  • Soak the stained area in vinegar for at least an hour and run it through the washing machine.
  • Mix cream of tartar and lemon juice into a paste and apply it to the stain. Allow this to sit for about an hour before running the garment through the washing machine.
  • Scrub the stain with toothpaste and a paper towel. Make sure it is the paste kind; gel will not work.

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Prevent Soap Scum in Your Shower

One of the best things to use in the shower to help keep away the soap scum build up and mold, is Rain X. Yes, you would normally use it on your windshield, but if you use it in your shower, it has the same effect. When the water hits it, it just beads up and rolls down.

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Remove Plastic Dishware Stains

Plastic bowls get stained, and look gross. Here are 5 ideas to remove those stains.

1

Combine 2 tbsp. baking soda with 1 quart warm water and stir well until the baking soda dissolves. Pour the mixture into the stained plastic bowl, and swirl around with your hands. Allow the mixture to stand for 15 to 30 minutes. Pour out the liquid, rinse and dry the bowl.

 

2

Dip a basting brush in lemon juice and paint the stained area of the plastic bowl with a thin layer of the liquid. Place the bowl in full sunlight and allow it to remain for a few hours to several days, depending on the severity of the stain. This process bleaches away even the toughest stains from plastic containers.

3

Mix together 1/4 cup powdered dishwasher detergent and 1 cup warm water. Dip a clean cloth into the mixture and scrub the stained area of the plastic bowl for two to three minutes. The concentrated detergent will remove most stains from plastic containers. Repeat as needed, dipping the cloth back into the liquid once every few minutes. Rinse with cool water.

4

Add 1 tbsp. chlorine bleach to a basin or sink filled with 1 gallon warm water. Soak the stained plastic bowl in the solution for 10 to 15 minutes. Put on rubber gloves to protect your skin and remove the bowl from the liquid. Wash in soapy water and rinse in cool water afterward.

5

Use a plastic-cleaning dishwasher additive if no other method works to remove the stain. Purchase a plastic booster at your local supermarket or drug store, and use according to the manufacturer’s instructions for the best results.