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  • Cleaning Sinks
  • From "Spruce It Up With the Queen of Clean Inside the Castle"
    episode SCI-102
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    Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean®, shares some tips on the best way to cleaning sinks.

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    The Queen says there are two easy ways to make your stainless steel sink shine: 1) Sprinkle regular flour on the surface and buff with a soft cloth or 2) Either pour some club soda on a soft cloth or directly on the surface of the sink and buff clean.

    Cleaning an Enamel-Clad Iron Sink

    Materials and Ingredients:

    2 parts borax
    1 part baking soda
    Plastic container
    Damp sponge

    1. Mix 2 parts borax with 1 part baking soda in a plastic container, and stir well. Either dip a damp sponge in the mix or sprinkle the mix into the sink and scrub. The mixture won't scratch!

    Cleaning a Stainless Steel Sink

    Materials and Ingredients:

    3 parts cream of tartar
    1 part hydrogen peroxide
    Small bowl
    Damp cloth

    1. Mix 3 parts cream of tartar and 1 part hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl.

    2. Dip a damp cloth into the mixture and massage the stain well. Let dry.

    3. Once the cleaning solution is dry, wipe with a damp cloth.

    Removing Rust Spots from a Stainless Steel Sink

    Materials and Ingredients:

    1 part cream of tartar
    A little lemon juice
    Small bowl
    Cloth

    1. Mix the cream of tartar and lemon juice in a small bowl and mix.

    2. Apply the paste to the rust stains and massage it in.

      Note: If the rust is heavily embedded, let the cleaning paste sit for hours.

    3. Wipe clean!

      Tip: If the rust still won't come off, bring in the heavy-duty solution:

      • Pour a little lighter fluid on a paper towel and rub over the rust, and if it's taking some time for the rust to come off, add a little more lighter fluid. Safety Alert: Please use caution when using lighter fluid.

    The Queen's Dirty Little Secrets

    • Cream of tartar is one of nature's bleaching agents.

    • To clean water spots off a sink, pour some white vinegar on a soft cloth and wipe.

    • For a good regular cleaning of any sink, sprinkle baking soda on the surface, work it in well and rinse.

    • To make sure your stainless steel sink stays shiny, apply a little baby oil to a soft cloth work it into the sink and dry with a paper towel.

    Next: Cleaning Walls


    RESOURCES :

    Talking Dirty With the Queen of Clean
    ISBN: 0743418301
    Author: Linda Cobb
    (1998) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
    Website: www.simonsays.com

    Talking Dirty Laundry With the Queen of Clean
    ISBN: 0743418328
    Author: Linda Cobb
    (2001) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
    Website: www.simonsays.com

    The Queen of Clean: The Royal Guide to Spot and Stain Removal
    ISBN: 0743437837
    Author: Linda Cobb
    (2001) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
    Website: www.simonsays.com

    A Queen for All Seasons: A Year of Tips, Tricks, and Picks for a Cleaner House and ...
    ISBN: 0743428315
    Author: Linda Cobb
    (2001) Simon & Schuster / Pocket Books
    Website: www.simonsays.com

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