Clever Clarissa’s Household Tips & Advice

Remove surface dust about once a month using a feather duster or a vacuum cleaner attachment (reduce vacuum pressure, if possible, and go from top to bottom, paying special attention to the top and hem). If the curtains are washable, wash them by hand or by machine about once a year. If by hand, dry […]

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Although there are ways to clean them, have your mantelpiece, wall or grandfather clock serviced every few years by a professional to avoid harmful dirt build-up. Regularly dust the exterior with a soft cloth.

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Clean your chandelier on a regular basis to avoid having to take down the crystals and wash them by hand. If the chandelier is not too dirty, wipe the frame and larger pieces with a soft cloth and go over the other parts with a soft white cotton glove sold in home improvement stores. If […]

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For regular upkeep, use your vacuum cleaner brush attachment. To remove soot, use a commercial soot remover sold in stores selling fireplace accessories. A solution made from ½ cup of household cleaner, 2 cups of cola (yes!) and a gallon of water will also remove soot; let it sit for 15 minutes, scrub with a […]

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If the tiles are vinyl coated, you can whiten them by spraying them evenly with a mild solution of 3% peroxide and water (wear goggles when doing ceiling tiles). Clean non-coated tiles with a feather duster or vacuum cleaner brush attachment.

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