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karennoca

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I have a six burner Dacor cooktop with a sold floor under the burners and is black porcelain (I think). This past year I have had so much trouble getting it shiny and clean like I want it to be. I spray with a product, let it sit, then wipe it off with paper towel, then take a clean "magic" cloth and it seems to just smear the grease around. This week, I went through several cloths, several products and it was getting worse. I was so frustrated, threw my cloth down, walked out of the kitchen in huff. After I had calmed down, I got a brilliant idea. We see commercials all the time for Dawn dishwashing soap, and we use it because we love the way it cuts grease from our eating utensils, bowls, pots and pans. I went back to the kitchen, put Dawn on a clean sponge, added warm water, and went to work. Wow! My bright, shiny and clean cooktop was back! I called my friend to tell her about it and she said, "I have been using Dawn and white vinegar for years." This went on two more times as I told about my bright idea, everyone knew and it was all they used in their showers, too.

Even my housekeeper informed me she knew about it and has been using it for a long time. I knew she used white vinegar in my showers and floors, but never had to add Dawn because she and I work together to keep everything in top shape. Now I can clean my cooktop up in a matter of minutes.

 
I love hints like this. My *secret* cleaner is V05 shampoo, removes body oils like nothing else.

I buy the cheapest version I can find (which is closest to the original "strip my hair down to the follicle* formula. They've come up with a lot newer versions, but the $0.99 is your best bet.

Smear on shirt collars, greasy food stains, etc. Let sit for a while and then toss in the wash. Works every time. In fact, I've done Larry's baseball caps (coat oily brim with shampoo, let sit and then let wash it in the dishwasher.)

 
Alberto V05? I did a search and there must be over 20 different formulas,

does it say "Original" on the bottle? I found one on Jet.com for 1.00 but it was strawberry flavored. Sure would be cheaper than the Shout I use in my laundry to remove grease from clothing and my hubby's sun hats.

 
I know! There used to be TWO: normal hair and oily hair. The oily hair version is the one

that worked best. Every single apartment I ever rented, I would clean the bathtub with V05 before stepping into it. It would get right down to the porcelain. Then I started using it on oily shirt collars. Now I use it on any oily food stain.

I did do a test on grease on the garage cement floor and it worked, but not perfectly.

 
Another simple concoction that replaces GooGone...

without the nasty petrochemical aroma and dangers, is a mixture of equal parts coconut oil and baking soda.

It removes the sticky label residue from glass, ceramic, plastic...
smear it on and rub in in, let it sit for a while, then wash off with a damp sponge or cloth.

 
I use hairspray to remove ink stains. Removing ink stains caused by ball point pens, fountain pens

and artist's ink from clothing is not an easy task

Put a paper towel under the stain first then apply hairspray to the stain. Hairspray will cause the ink to dissolve, making it easier to wash the ink out of the material. Spray liberally until the stain is saturated with hairspray, then blot with a damp cloth (do not rub). Repeat application and blotting until the stain lifts, then wash. Be sure that you have gotten all the ink out before you dry the washed garment in a dryer, because the heat of a dryer will set the stain.

 
Deb, I'm thinking coconut oil might be the better choice

as it tends to be solid at room temps rather than liquid. The paste will then not run off the area you wanted to clean.

 
OK, I have another issue for all you smart folks. For years I have had

a corn on my little toe. The results of years of wearing pointed toe very high heels in my twenties. It never bothered me because I got wise and began wearing sensible shoes. The past month, the corn formed sort of a point and got really sore. I'd like to get rid of it without having the doctor cut it out. Anyone know of a solution? I asked my pedicure lady this week and she suggested using Frankincense Essential Oil. So far I see zero results.

 
I've had success with

the Dr. Scholl's corn plasters sold in drug stores. They have a salicylate infused piece of fabric that will soften the corn so it can be scraped away after a couple of days.

Good luck.

 
I use the liquid Dr. Scholl's corn remover product and then put the Dr. S's pads that

judy-mass suggests on top of that. Mine are stubborn little critters so they get hit times two! I've had zero problems with this approach. I suppose if I were more patient, the pads alone as judy-mass uses would do the trick, but the darned corns hurt so I want mine gone sooner rather than later. Good luck!

https://www.drscholls.com/productsandbrands/liquidcorncallusremover/

 
My Fave: WD-40 and Dawn Dishwashing liquid to remove set in crayon stains from fabric. . .

Long time ago, a piece of white clothing went through the wash AND dryer with a maroon crayola crayon. Called Crayola and they recommended spraying all crayon spots with WD-40, letting them soak a bit then hitting each spot with Dawn Dishwashing soap. Worked great--took EVERY spot out. It was a lot of work but I was able to save the brand new clothing.

 
What is the ratio of white vinegar to Dawn? I would love to try this around my house.

It seems I am becoming sensitized to commercial cleaning products, so I am trying to find more natural stuff to use. Dawn is OK, but things like Windex, Chlorox Clean Up, etc are becoming a no-no for me.

 
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