These handy 'tricks' help make cleaning a real treat

In this week's article I will discuss another eight great "Tricks of the Trade."

1. Painting walls.

Painting the bottom of walls can be a real pain, try this! Borrow your kids skateboard, place it in front of the wall and sit down on the board. As you paint the bottom of the wall, scoot across the floor on the skateboard. This really helps on the stress on your back.

2. Lost shoes laces.

When my kids were young they always wanted their shoe laces washed. To keep from becoming lost, weave them through a few button holes first before washing them. When you have finished washing you'll always know where they are.

3. Bacon splatter.

Bacon splatter is a real pain to get off if your don't use a screen on the skillet. To get it off rub a little hand cleaner on the spot, it will come right off.

4. Chocolate.

For those of us who have small children know that chocolate stains are demanding. Try this! Rub some hand cleaner on the stain and rinse well with cool water.

5. Glue.

Epoxy glue and superglue can often be removed from clothing by dabbing on lighter fluid or denatured alcohol. Be real careful around open flames when doing this.

6. Grass stains.

My son always had grass stains, this works great in getting out those stains. Mix 1/2 teaspoon of ammonia with 1 teaspoon of peroxide and apply to the stain. Rinse well with cool water.

7. Hamburger juice.

Rub the spot with a little waterless hand cleaner and then rinse with cool warm water.

8. Nicotine.

Blot the area with some eucalyptus oil, the wash as usual.

When cleaning with any cleaning product, always wear eye protection and rubber gloves to protect your hands. If you would like to share a cleaning idea or concept with the reading audience, call Ed at NWES (2552266), e-mail them to madan@nwees.com or send them to Bonner County Daily Bee, 310 Church St., Sandpoint, ID 83864, Atm: What would Ed do?

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Copy written by Edmond E. Madan, certified forensic, fire, flood, mold inspectin and remediation/restoration contractor.

Ed is the president of Northwest Environmental Services, Inc.