I don't why I still keep my crystal wine glasses. Nostalgia, I suppose. It's been a long time since I actually used them but I take them out of the cupboard regularly and wash them, you never know when the Queen might drop over for a small glass of sherry. Always wash … [Read more...] about How to Clean Crystal
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How to Clean the Oven
Some people always have shiny clean ovens. My neighbour, Voula, who cooks meals for six, never seems to have a spot in her oven while I get splatters every time I turn mine on. Cleaning is always a tedious task and if you ever needed proof of that, have a look at … [Read more...] about How to Clean the Oven
Cleaning Chopping Boards
Let's face it your chopping board gets really grotty. And smelly! No wonder your kitchen cutting board smells, you use it to chop onions, garlic, cut raw and cooked meat and chicken, and prepare fish. It's going to end up a prime breeding ground for germs … [Read more...] about Cleaning Chopping Boards
Quick Cleaning Tips
Kitchen Half a lemon stored in your fridge controls and eliminates unpleasant smells When cleaning your kitchen, start on the right hand side of your stove and move around clockwise. Your stove is usually the grubbiest part, so ending with it keeps you from … [Read more...] about Quick Cleaning Tips
How to Make Wool Wash
It's simple to make your own wool wash and then you have the added advantage of knowing exactly what's in it. I copied this down from Martha Gardener years ago. 2 cups of grated soap (I like the old fashioned Velvet) 1/2 cup methylated spirits 1 tablespoon … [Read more...] about How to Make Wool Wash
How to Clean your Carpet without Chemicals
Cyrus the Great loved carpets. He took his hundreds of thick rugs from Babylon to the grave. But what happened if he spilled yogurt on a carpet? Who cleaned up the stains of eggplant stew? Was there a special servant to clean the stains from orange juice, lamb with … [Read more...] about How to Clean your Carpet without Chemicals