Pinterest boards are are insanely addicting. Pinning AND repinning what others have found and shared. Now I’m going to share some tips to try around the house that I found and repinned of course. Some I’ve tried and some I’ve yet to try…
1. How to get nail polish off cloth, carpet, hair, and wood – from Bellasugar.com
Removing Polish From Wood
First rule: don’t use nail polish remover on wood. It actually ruins finishes and leaves new, maybe even worse looking, stains. Don’t panic, though, because there’s actually a really easy way to fix the polish-on-wood problem. Just spritz your polish puddle down with plenty of hair spray (we use Aqua Net), let it sit for about 20 seconds, and then wipe it off. You might need to repeat the process a few times, but it’s far, far preferable to having splotchy furniture.
Removing Polish From Cloth
Probably one of the most common polish problems, this is also a tricky one. Nail polish remover can interact with some dyes and fabrics (it’ll actually melt acetate), so perform a spot test before you use it. If you use remover on your fabric, make sure to launder it directly afterward. And if remover isn’t an option, you can always try hair spray. Dry cleaning solvent can also usually remove polish, so if you can’t get it out at home, don’t be afraid to run it down to your cleaners.Removing Polish From Hair
If you were in a rush and ended up both ruining your nails and painting up your hair, the fix is pretty simple. If the polish is still wet, just grab some non-acetone polish remover and run it down the polished strands. If it’s dry already, work some conditioner or oil gently through your hair until you can slide the polish bits out.Removing Polish From Carpet
First of all, what color is your carpet? If it’s light or white, using a non-acetone polish remover is probably your best bet. If it’s dark and you’re not sure about whether the dye might interact with it, try pouring on hair spray or rubbing alcohol and then blotting the polish up with a sponge or paper towels. Don’t give up if the polish just seems to keep coming — you want to get every last bit out.
2. Cleaning the dishwasher - from onegoodthingbyjillee.com
Place a dishwasher-safe cup filled with plain white vinegar on the top rack of the dishwasher. Using the hottest water available, run the dishwasher through a cycle – except for the cup of vinegar, the dishwasher needs to be empty.
The vinegar will help to wash away the loose, greasy grime, sanitizes, and helps remove the musty odor.
If you don’t have any white vinegar, you may substitute a packet of unsweetened lemonade mix in the soap cup. Don’t experiment with other flavors as they may stain the inside of your dishwasher.…..After using the vinegar to sanitize the inside of the dishwasher, sprinkle a cupful of baking soda around the bottom of the tub and run it through a short but complete cycle using the hottest water. The baking soda will help freshen the smell of the dishwasher as well as brighten up the look of the inside of your appliance by removing stains.
3. Baking Soda…cleaning your mattresses – another from onegoodthingbyjillee.com
every couple of months sprinkle a mixture of baking soda and a tablespoon of your favorite fabric softener over your mattress, let it sit for an hour, and then vacuum it up. Gets rid of dust mites and freshens up the mattress.
4. Cleaning the bathroom with dryer sheets – from thecrazycouponlady.com
The fibers in the dryer sheets and the way they are woven together create the perfect scrubbing tool without scratching gentle surfaces. The fabric softener in the sheet provides a slick surface to allow the dirt and scum to be easily removed.
5. Make your whites whiter naturally – from imperfecthomemaking.com
The juice from one lemon added to warm wash water will noticeably brighten your whites. Drying them on the clothes line on a sunny day will boost your results.
