My copy of
Easy Green Living is due back at the library. So here are some additional tips from it. And then from
Martha Stewart starting at #5.
- Vacuum the fridge and freezer coils at the back of the fridge every 4-6 months. Yikes!
- Take out dishwasher filter and thoroughly clean. Reinstall. Add 2 cups of vinegar in bowl placed upright in bottom rack. Run dishwasher.
- Sprinkle baking soda in oven. Spray till wet with water. Leave 12 hours. Scrape and scoop off. Wipe with damp cloth.
- Combine 2 tbsp cream of tartar, 2 tbsp baking soda, 2 tablespoons 3% hydrogen peroxide. Massage with damp cloth on stainless steel. Let dry completely and then wipe with damp cloth.
- Scrub cast iron pots with coarse salt and a soft sponge. This will help maintain the seasoning (never use soap, put in dish washer etc).
- Natural Whitener for linens- place in pot with several slices of lemon, bring to boil, turn off, let sit for an hour and then launder as usual.
- Use baking soda on an old toothbrush to whiten grout.
- Put a denture tablet in ceramic cups with coffee stains and add water. Empty when it stops fizzing. Do again if there is still a stain.
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