Question: Please give me an easy solution for cleaning the dreaded ceiling fan blades in my home. T.J., Mitchell
Answer: Clean your ceiling fan in less than 30 seconds. Dampen a pillowcase. Leaving the ceiling fan blades in place; slide one of the blades inside the pillowcase. Pull the pillowcase towards you, the dust remains inside the pillowcase instead of flying all over the room. Repeat for remaining blades.
Question: What is the best way to clean oven vent covers? Marie, Winnipeg
Answer: For extremely greasy vent covers: Boil them in a stainless steel pot filled with half cup baking soda and enough water to cover the metal. Boil 10 minutes. Rinse and repeat. For mildly greasy vent covers wash in the dishwasher.
Question: I am preparing to move back to my cottage for the season. Do you have any tricks for reaching and removing spider webs on the ceiling? David, Winnipeg
Answer: Here is a very easy solution for you. Using a rubber band, attach a clean sock to the end of the handle of a broomstick. Run the broomstick along ceiling edges to pick up spider webs. Toss the sock into the wash.
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Re: Cleaning Oven
Dear Reena,
I cannot thank you enough for the tip about cleaning oven racks; it is the one cleaning job I hate. I followed your instructions last night and I now have five beautiful clean racks. My family thanks you. Now I will never dread my oven racks again.
— Mary
Re: Cleaning Baking Sheets
Dear Reena,
In order to keep my baking sheets looking new I sprinkle them with baking soda. Next I pour three per cent hydrogen peroxide onto the sheets and scrub them. Even though they are over 10 years old, they look brand new.
— Dani
Tips of the week
I work in an office and my feet are always cold. I tried taking a heater to work, but my feet stayed cold. Now I place a heating pad under my feet and whenever I am cold I turn the pad on and place my feet on top.
— Lacey
I make the best air freshener. Take a spray bottle and fill one quarter with liquid fabric softener and one tablespoon of baking soda. Fill the remainder of the bottle with water. Spray the air in your home, clothes and furniture. Works just as well as commercial brands.
— Carl
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