Canadian Home Trends Kitchen & Bath/Holiday 2013 | Page 112

Household Solutions

how-to clean practically

ANYTHING

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CLEANING A BUTCHER BLOCK

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For everyday cleaning, wipe butcher block with dish soap
and water. Rinse with water. To sanitize butcher block,
combine one part white vinegar into a spray bottle with four
parts water. Spray and leave for ten minutes. wipe. When
the time comes to oil butcher block, food grade mineral oil
is recommended. This prevents wood from smelling rancid
over time. Butcher block is beautiful and durable, and can
last for many years if cared for properly.

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CLEANING WHITE CASSEROLES

Smear the dishes with toothpaste and scrub with an
abrasive S.O.S pad. If the stains remain, fill the dishes
with half cup 3% hydrogen peroxide and enough water
to cover the stains. Add 2 tbsp. salt and leave in a sunny
area for a few hours, scrub with an S.O.S pad.

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CLEANING SUEDE FABRIC

If the fabric gets muddy, wait until the dirt dries and then use a nail
brush and brush the fabric all over in the same direction to remove the
dirt. Get rid of scuff marks by rubbing the marks with a pencil eraser
and then wiping the nap with your nail brush. If the suede becomes
wet, dampen the entire area and then sponge off the water. If you just
want to give the fabric a general face lift, sprinkle with baking soda and
then brush the nap back and forth with a damp nail brush. However, if
the suede is a synthetic fabric, you will be able to clean it with plain old
water and dish soap. Rinse and let dry.