1. To remove mildew from a shower curtain, rub baking soda on the curtain before washing in normal way.
2. Rub lemon juice over the mildew stains, add non-iodised salt and let it dry in the sun; then wash.
3. Soak the curtain in a solution of chlorine-based bleach, Then scrub of mildew with a brush. Rinse well.
4. Bicarbonate of soda can be used to remove mildew from small areas.
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| BANGING PIPES - Nothing is more annoying than banging water pipes when you turn on your washing machine or dishwasher. Now there is a simple solution, just fit a hammer arrestor to save your water pipes from costly damage. They can be easily fitted and include hose connections to dishwashers and washing machines. |
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| Brighten up a porcelain bath which has yellowed, by rubbing with a solution of salt and turpentine. |
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| Clean glass shower doors and screens with sponge dipped in white vinegar. |
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| Clean scum from plastic shower curtains with 1/2 a cup of household bleach diluted in 5 litres of water. |
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Cleaning Grout:
1. Apply neat Domestos onto the grout and leave for about half an hour, then rinse off.
2. Brighten white grout by squeezing denture cream onto a wet toothbrush and scrubbing the grout. Rinse well.
3. To whiten grout, apply white shoe cleaner over it, then wipe off excess.
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| Drain Freshener - To freshen drain, pour 1/4 to 1/2 box of baking soda down the drain, add 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Cover drain tightly for a few minutes and flush with cold water |
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| DRIPPING SHOWER HEADS - The solution to a dripping shower head is to replace the washer in the tap handle. A blocked shower head needs to be removed and washed out in hot water and detergent. Then use a piece of wire to clean out the holes. |
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| Easy cleaning - it's easiest to clean the bathroom after a steamy bath or shower as the steam will have loosened the dirt. |
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| Freshen white grout by covering it with white liquid shoe polish. Any polish that gets on the tiles can be wiped away later. |
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| Prevent mildew on shower curtains by soaking them in salt water before hanging. |
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| Reduce bathroom odours by placing an opened box of baking soda behind the toilet! |
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| Remove hair dye stains on baths and basins with a mixture of peroxide and cream of tartar. Make a paste and cover the stain. Allow to dry before washing off. |
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| To Remove Bathtub stains: 1. Rub over satin with a cut lemon and salt, then rinse.
2. For bad stains, make a paste of cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide, apply to the stain, then leave for an hour or two. Rinse off.
3. Blue/green stains caused by copper pipes can be removed by rubbing with vinegar on a damp cloth. This may have to be repeated several times to remove old stains. |
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