Cleaning Tips

Rust stains can be a challenge to remove because the stain consists of tiny iron oxide particles, plus some treatments actually set the stain rather than remove it. Use a little chemistry know-how to successfully remove a rust stain.

Ball point pen ink is not a something that you can usually remove with simple soap and water, but there is an easy and inexpensive way to remove pen ink from surfaces or clothing.

You could put laundry detergent in your dishwasher. Should you? Probably not. Here's why.

Use these easy instructions to combine common household ingredients to make your own copper, brass, and bronze cleaner.

It's fast, easy, non-toxic, and fluoride-free! Use these instructions to make your own natural toothpaste.

Why use elbow grease to remove tarnish from silver when all you need to do is dip it in this easy-to-make nontoxic solution? I've also included some tips for preventing tarnish in the first place.

These are the instructions for making your own gentle hand or face soap. It's work, but worth the effort!

It's easy to make your own laundry detergent, plus the cost of using it is about a tenth the price of using store-bought laundry detergent. Here's how you make this cleaner yourself.