Question: I have an antique buffet in the kitchen with a beeswax finish. As a result of Thanksgiving, I have a turkey grease stain on it. I tried removing it by rubbing beeswax on it, but the stain is still there. Any suggestions? Thank you.
— Caroll
Answer: Dish soap is a great product for removing stains on wood surfaces; it is mild, does not contain bleach and is formulated to cut through grease. If this is not successful, try wood cleaner from your local hardware store.
Question: I have a side-by-side fridge/freezer. Today I was cleaning it out, and when I took off the top of the crisper drawer and turned it over it was very stained. I do know that, sometimes when I put fresh veggies or fruit into the crispers they breathe, creating condensation on the underside of the glass, but I didn’t really think anything of it. How do I get rid of the stain?
I was washing the glass in warm water and dish soap, then tried a bit of borax and then soaked a paper towel with vinegar and laid it on the towel for a few minutes, all with small results.
— Laurie
Answer: The discolouration you are describing is very common in fridges. You are on the right track using mild products such as dish soap, water and borax, but it is the cloth that you use that will make all the difference in the world in terms of cleaning ease. Use a green scrubby pad or a plastic scrubby pad, something with abrasion; otherwise, this project is going to be long and tedious. Consider putting a rubber shelf liner or tea towel on the glass, creating a barrier between the container and the glass.
Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first.
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