Sunday, January 25, 2009

Use WD-40 to Remove Crayon Marks

Original Purpose: Greasing a squeaky wheel.

Aha! Use: Removing crayon from almost any surface: plastic, metal, TV screens, freshly painted walls. Just apply a small amount and rub away with a clean cloth.

Reward: The living room won’t look like a romper room after Sammy’s visit.

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Surprising New Cleaning Solutions

Polish Chrome with Baby Oil

Original Use: Keeping skin baby-soft.
Aha! Use: Polishing chrome. Apply a dab to a cotton cloth and use it to shine every-thing from faucets to hubcaps.
Reward: Shiny, happy surfaces from a medicine-cabinet staple. (Who actually owns chrome cleaner, anyway?).