10 More Random Cleaning Tips

I know, I know! It's been a while since my last post, but I've been a little preoccupied. After a relatively short but so far successful battle with cancer, I'm working on my come back! Just one more treatment!!!! I am hoping to have business back up and running by July. With all the time I've taken off know I will be looking to take on new clients (hint,hint)! But in the mean time....

Here are some more tricks of the trade to make your life just a little easier!

1. Rubbing wax paper on sink faucets will prevent water spots. Check out the website below for more wax paper uses.  http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20526059_21050727,00.html
2. Soaking knifes in lemon juice will remove the rust spots.  
3. Use WD-40 to remove scuff marks from the floor.
4.  Get more uses out of your dish sponge. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to kill bacteria and viruses. Let the sponge cool before removing it from the microwave.
5. Use a dryer sheet to cut through soap scum.
6. Soak your shower head in vinegar to remove calcium build up. Fill a plastic sandwich bag with vinegar. Place the bag over your shower head and secure with a rubber band. Check this site out for more great uses for vinegar.                                            http://www.vinegartips.com/scripts/pageViewSec.asp?id=7
7. Clean baked on grime off your non-stick baking pans with peroxide and baking soda.  Make a paste with the peroxide and baking soda and rub it directly on the pan. Continue to scrub until clean.
8. Coffee filters are a great alternative to paper towels when washing windows. You will use less window cleaner. Plus, the filters reduce streaking and provide lint-free windows. 
9. Unclog a drain naturally. Simply pour some baking soda into the drain followed by vinegar. Allow this reaction to take place and sit for 5-10 minutes. While your waiting, bring a 2 quart pan filled with water to a boil. Pour the boiling water into the drain to help push the clog through. Repeat this process if needed until the drain is clear. Clog free and no chemicals! 
10. Remove stickers and sticker residue with oil. Olive, veggie, canola, ect. Any oil I've tried works! Simply saturate the problem area with oil. Allow the oil to prenatrate the sticker by letting it sit for a few minutes. Wipe with a clean cloth and voila! Use a plastic knife to scrap away stubborn residue if needed. 

Which of these excellent tips are you going try first? Do you have any cleaning/organizational secrets you'd like to share? Happy cleaning!