35 nearly forgotten house cleaning tips from the past

To easily clean your microwave without chemicals, Mary Alice Warren says, “Place 1 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or baking soda in a bowl. Heat on high until the mixture boils. Let steam accumulate on the walls and door of the microwave. Remove the bowl and wipe down the interior.”

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When your hands get badly stained or extra dirty, reader Mildred Shlenz says, “Add a teaspoon of sugar to the lather when you wash them. They’ll clean up easily.”

Eliminate stinky scents at home and on the road. Reader Sally Tilson says, “Sprinkle baking soda on your car’s upholstery and carpeting before vacuuming to remove odours.”

This decorative directive comes from reader Menno Erb. “When silk flower arrangements look old and dusty, dip them gently and quickly in warm water with dish detergent in it. Then place them on a towel to dry. They come out looking new!”

Give yourself an added incentive to finish the ironing. Reader Harlin Jacoles says, “Add a little witch hazel to the water in your steam iron. Your clothes will smell sweet and fresh.”

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Shaving cream has more than one use in the bathroom. Roy Lairmore says, “Your bathroom mirror won’t fog up if you clean it with canned shaving cream. It works on eyeglasses, too.”

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