Cream of Tartar. To remove stains and discoloration from aluminum cookware, fill cookware with hot water and add 2 tablespoons cream of tartar to each quart of water. Bring solution to a boil and simmer ten minutes. Wash as usual and dry.

Vinegar. To clean an aluminum coffeepot and remove lime deposits, boil equal pans of water and white vinegar. Boiling time depends upon how heavy deposits are.

Decal Remover

To remove no-slip decals from the bathtub, saturate a cloth or sponge and squeeze hot vinegar over decals...

Disinfectant

Regular cleaning with plain soap and hot water will kill some bacteria...

Drain Cleaners and Drain Openers

Prevention. To avoid clogging drains, use a drain strainer to trap food particles and hair...

Floor Cleaners and Floor Polishes

A few drops in the cleaning water will help remove grease panicles...

Furniture Polish

The idea behind furniture polish for wood products is to absorb oil into the wood...

Cleaning Gold

Wash in lukewarm soapy water and dry with a cotton cloth...

General stains

Use according to label directions. Borax can be toxic if ingested...

Hair Products

For Hair Gel: Gelatin. Dissolve 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of unflavored gelatin in 1 cup warm water...

Kitchen And Food Odors

Place pure vanilla on a cotton ball in a small saucer. Place the saucer in the car or refrigerator to remove odors...