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  • Cleaning the Shower
  • From "Spruce It Up With the Queen of Clean Inside the Castle"
    episode SCI-103
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    Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean®, shares several tips and techniques for cleaning the shower, including recipes for homemade cleaning solutions.

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    Figure A

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    Follow Cobb's simple tip, left, and cleaning your tub will be a breeze.

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    Yes, your sink fixtures can look this shiny and clean if you follow the Queen's tips and suggestions, left.

    The Queen of Clean®, Linda Cobb, demonstrates how to clean the shower.

    Maintaining and Cleaning Marble

    Materials and Ingredients:

    1/3 part fabric softener
    2/3 parts water
    Spray bottle
    Soft cloth
    Bucket of clean water (optional)
    Micro-fiber cloth (optional) Clean Shield

    1. Pour the mixture of fabric softener and water into a spray bottle.

    2. Spray the solution onto the marble and wipe with a soft cloth and buff.

      Tip: If you have a micro-fiber cloth, simply dip it into a bucket of water and wipe the solution until the marble is clean.

      A Royal Suggestion: Use a product such as Clean Shield on your shower. It turns hard-to-clean surfaces into non-stick cookware. Apply with a soft cloth, let dry and buff with a clean cloth.

    Getting Rid of Mildew and Cleaning Grout

    Materials and Ingredients:

    1 part baking soda
    1 part bleach
    Bucket
    Cleaning brush or old toothbrush
    Rubber gloves

    1. Pour the baking soda and bleach into a bucket and mix. Please be sure to wear rubber gloves when cleaning grout.

    2. Apply the paste generously to the grout, patting it on.

    3. Use an old toothbrush or cleaning brush to scrub (figure A) the grout.

    4. Rinse with plenty of water

    Tip for Cleaning a Tub:

    • If you have a fiberglass tub, it should be cleaned differently than porcelain. White vinegar -- heated and poured into a spray bottle -- works wonders on fiberglass. Simply spray on and wipe off with a soft or micro-fiber cloth. After 10 or 15 minutes, pour more white vinegar on a clean sponge and scrub the entire tub, rinse well and dry.

    Tips for Cleaning a Porcelain Sink:

    • Make a cleaning agent paste with 1 part powdered alum (a bleaching agent that can be found in most drugstores or where pickling supplies are sold) and 1 part lemon juice, mix, apply to the porcelain and use a sponge (you can wet it down with more lemon juice) to scrub until clean.

    • To clean the sink fixtures, use a fabric softener sheet. If this doesn't do the trick, use a sponge sprayed with white vinegar. Apply, wipe dry and buff with a soft cloth.

    The Queen's Dirty Little Secrets

    • Sprinkle salt on 1/2 a lemon and rub on copper and brass fixtures to get them clean.

    Next: Cleaning Floors


    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

    Clean Shield Information

    Clean-x Clean Shield™, formerly known as Clean Shield, is a nontoxic cleaner that can be used on hard-to-clean surfaces, including dishes and food surfaces.

    Call 1-800-528-3149 to find a supplier near you.


  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:


  • Gutter Repair
  • Landscaping Basics
  • Flooring
  • UV Air Sanitizer
  • Replacement Windows
  • Planter, Self-Watering
  • Hand-Painted Glasses
  • Choose Washer/Dryer
  • Backsplash Installation
  • Hand-Painted Bowls
  • Prepare for Vacation
  • Maintain Garage Door
  • Disinfect Bathroom
  • Romance Kit
  • Curb Appeal
  • Transport Equipment
  • Installing Undermount
  • Holiday Decorating
  • Family Scrapbook
  • Ice Candle
  • Selecting Doors
  • Spark Plug, Changing
  • Maintain Cabinets
  • Front Door Facelift
  • Change Windowpane