More household hints continued from yesterday’s Part 1:

Plastic Laminate Countertops - Use turtle wax to brighten plastic or buff with toothpaste.

Polishing Carved Furniture - To get into carved details use a soft toothbrush dipped in furniture polish.

Removing Paper from Wood - Dab vegetable oil onto sticker, rub off.

Removing Polish Build-up - Rub build up by rubbing with a wrung out cloth of a solution of equal parts vingar and water. Dry immediately.

Rust - Scrub rust spots with turpentine.

Scratches - Rub wood scratches with the grain with petroleum jelly or a wax stick or crayon that matches the wood.

Uneven Furniture Legs - Hot glue old buttons underneath the leg.

Upholstery - Shaving cream is a good way to remove everyday soil from upholstered furniture.

Vinyl Upholstery - Sprinkle baking soda or vinegar on a rough damp cloth. Then wash vinyl with mild dishwashing soap.

Water Rings - Polish white water rings on wood by dampening a soft cloth and adding a dab of toothpaste.

Wicker - To prevent wicker from drying out, splitting or cracking, apply lemon oil whenever it dries out.

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