Mirrors To prevent bathroom mirrors from steaming up , rub the mirror with a cloth dipped in glycerine and polish off with a soft cloth .
Oil on concrete Mix six parts of kerosene to one part detergent . Leave on the area for approximately five minutes then hose off .
Oven A damp cloth dipped in baking soda will remove grease and stains from the glass . To clean the oven , warm for 15 minutes , turn off and place full strength ammonia in a saucer on the top shelf and a pan of boiling water on the bottom shelf . Leave overnight with the door closed . The next morning open the door for 30 minutes ( avoid the fumes ), and wash off grease with detergent and hot water . Orange peel heated in the oven will remove any lingering smells . Cloudy ammonia is good for use on oven racks , trays and rangehood filters . Simply soak overnight and wipe clean . Line the griller tray and under elements on electric cook-tops with aluminium foil to catch food scraps and drips then remove and replace it when it ' s dirty .
Picture hooks Contact your property manager before using any hooks at all .
Quarry tiles If glazed , wipe with kerosene on a soft dry cloth . If unglazed , mop with an equal mix of linseed oil and turpentine .
Rubber stains Rubber stains can be removed from kitchen floors with tea tree oil .
Rust To remove rust from sinks and wash-tubs , cut a lemon in half , dip the raw edge in salt and rub over the rusty area , then rinse with cold water . Alternatively , rub vinegar on a cloth and clean the area , then rinse with cold water .
Sand Sand is good for absorbing spills and oils on outside areas .
Toilets To clean stains from the toilet bowl , squirt with household bleach and leave overnight . The lid should be removed regularly to avoid build up under the seat . Remove the lid by loosening the two wing nuts at the back of the bowl and slide off .
Unknown stains For unknown stains the safest ingredient to use is eucalyptus . Just dab it on the affected area .
Vaseline Vaseline is good for use on door hinges to stop doors squeaking .
Walls Walls should be washed down with warm soapy water and not spot-cleaned . A new or clean squeeze mop is good to clean walls with .
Windows To clean windows add ½ cup of methylated spirits to a bucket of water .
This Tenant Information Guide has been developed to help make your tenancy easier and should be used as a reference only . The responsibility still lies with the tenant ( tenancy holder ) to ensure they keep copies of all relevant tenancy documents and that they are aware of their obligations that they have signed upon with their specific Ray White Office and property manager . All information presented is correct at the time of printing ( June 2023 ).
If you have any questions or concerns relating to your tenancy or the property that you are leasing it is always best to contact your property manager directly .
A great source of free and impartial tenancy advice is Tenancy Services . Check out their website : tenancy . govt . nz or call their Tenancy Services helpline you can call on 0800 836 262 .
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