Comments on: Site Admin Saturday: A Call for Questions http://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/ Skills for everyday living. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:09:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Greg Benedicthttp://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-68108 Greg Benedict Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:37:29 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-68108 I'd also love to hear more about cleaning older hardwood floors. We're getting ready to rip a bunch of carpeting out of my wife's grandfather's house and it's quite dirty underneath. I'd also love to hear more about cleaning older hardwood floors. We're getting ready to rip a bunch of carpeting out of my wife's grandfather's house and it's quite dirty underneath.

]]> By: Premahttp://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-52912 Prema Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:01:49 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-52912 Hi There, My biggest bugbear is trying to get my wooden slat blinds clean and resistant to all that dirt they seem to collect! Would love to know if there is a special tool you can get for cleaning slat blinds. Also...whats the best cleaning solution for wooden blinds? Do I polish or do I wash? I am really trying hard to avoid staining the wood finish. My recent post <a href="http://stainlessteelsaucepans.com/about-us" target="_blank">About Us</a> Hi There, My biggest bugbear is trying to get my wooden slat blinds clean and resistant to all that dirt they seem to collect! Would love to know if there is a special tool you can get for cleaning slat blinds. Also…whats the best cleaning solution for wooden blinds? Do I polish or do I wash? I am really trying hard to avoid staining the wood finish.
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]]> By: leehttp://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-51830 lee Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:12:37 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-51830 Thanks! I'll check it out! Thanks! I'll check it out!

]]> By: vip2000http://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-51766 vip2000 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:06:40 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-51766 When I purchased a set of stainless steel Al-Clad pots I had no clue how to clean them so I called their 800 number. The rep. advised that I use Barkeeper's Friend and Dobie Cleaning Pad. You need very little. Just sprinkle in pot, add a little water to make a paste and rub with the Dobie Cleaning pad. It takes very little elbow grease, and my pots shine with no residue! However, do not use the dobie on the outside or on the lid of these pots (it'll scratch). Use a regular sponge or dish rag for the outside. When I purchased a set of stainless steel Al-Clad pots I had no clue how to clean them so I called their 800 number. The rep. advised that I use Barkeeper's Friend and Dobie Cleaning Pad. You need very little. Just sprinkle in pot, add a little water to make a paste and rub with the Dobie Cleaning pad. It takes very little elbow grease, and my pots shine with no residue! However, do not use the dobie on the outside or on the lid of these pots (it'll scratch). Use a regular sponge or dish rag for the outside.

]]> By: vip2000http://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-51767 vip2000 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:13:58 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-51767 My reply was specifically regarding pots, but Barkeeper's Friend is good for appliances as well - I wouldn't recommend it for mirrored or highly polished finishes. My reply was specifically regarding pots, but Barkeeper's Friend is good for appliances as well – I wouldn't recommend it for mirrored or highly polished finishes.

]]> By: Melissa Bhttp://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-51765 Melissa B Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:47:48 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-51765 I've used a very cheap brand called Mean Green. Make sure to ventilate, but that stuff will clean anything, also works well on linoleum floors. I've used a very cheap brand called Mean Green. Make sure to ventilate, but that stuff will clean anything, also works well on linoleum floors.

]]> By: amyhttp://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-51762 amy Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:26:47 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-51762 What is the best way to clean stainless steel appliances? I've heard olive oil like the poster above but can you give the actual steps or tell if there is a better way? What is the best way to clean stainless steel appliances? I've heard olive oil like the poster above but can you give the actual steps or tell if there is a better way?

]]> By: Cecihttp://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-51742 Ceci Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:50:27 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-51742 I heard you can use olive oil to clean stainless steel applicances, is that true? Can it be used to clean anything else? What can I use to get the burned milk off my ceramic glass stovetop? My elderly dog has become 'unpredictable' and he particularly likes to go in the corner where I don't notice it's wet. What can I use to get rid of the stain/smell? Natures Miracle and Kids 'n Pets have not worked so far. I heard you can use olive oil to clean stainless steel applicances, is that true? Can it be used to clean anything else?

What can I use to get the burned milk off my ceramic glass stovetop?

My elderly dog has become 'unpredictable' and he particularly likes to go in the corner where I don't notice it's wet. What can I use to get rid of the stain/smell? Natures Miracle and Kids 'n Pets have not worked so far.

]]> By: Cecihttp://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-51744 Ceci Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:53:54 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-51744 What can I use to clean them besides the chemical stuff? All the DIY websites I found say to use TCP (i think thats what its called). Does normal soap and water not work? What can I use to clean them besides the chemical stuff? All the DIY websites I found say to use TCP (i think thats what its called). Does normal soap and water not work?

]]> By: Cecihttp://www.home-ec101.com/site-admin-saturday-a-call-for-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-51743 Ceci Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:52:17 +0000 http://www.home-ec101.com/?p=4616#comment-51743 You should be able to find a manual online on the manufacturers website. That is what I had to do with my oven. It too came with the house. You should be able to find a manual online on the manufacturers website. That is what I had to do with my oven. It too came with the house.

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