Sunday 28 September 2008

Windows


Natural Formula to Use:
½ liter white vinegar and ¼ liter of water

Method to Use:
1. Fill a clean spray bottle with pure vinegar

2. Spray the vinegar/water solution over the window and wait for a few minutes

3. If stains are stubborn spray more solution and wait a while longer

4. Scrub lightly with a soft sponge or cloth and rinse

Tip:
Try to deal with the water spots straight away as the solution works best with newly formed or mild hard water spots.

Sunday 21 September 2008

Shower Doors


Natural Formula to Use:
Pure white vinegar


Method to Use:
1. Fill a clean spray bottle with pure vinegar

2. Spray the vinegar freely over the shower door and wait for a few minutes

3. If stains are stubborn spray more vinegar and wait a while longer

4. Scrub lightly with a soft sponge or cloth and rinse



Tip:
Try to deal with the water spots straight away as the solution works best with newly formed or mild hard water spots.

Sunday 14 September 2008

Kettles, Cookware, Glasses and Teapots


Natural Formula to Use:

Equal parts white vinegar and water, plus squeeze of lemon juice



Method to Use:


Glasses and Bowls:
1. Make up enough solution to cover the cookware

2. Allow to soak for 15 minutes to one hour

3. Rinse thoroughly


Cookware:

1. Make up enough solution to cover the cookware

2. Allow to soak for 30 minutes to one hour

3. Rinse thoroughly


Kettles:

1. Make up enough solution to cover the elements in the kettle

2. Allow the solution to dissolve the scale for 30 minutes

3. Rinse thoroughly with clean water

Tip:
If cookware stains are still present after soaking try heating up the solution on a hob to aid the hard water stain removal.


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