Baking soda is an ideal solution against unpleasant smells at home. It also removes residues, sludge

and even pastel drawings.

Cleaning cutlery with some dried food, soak a brush in baking soda and scrub the dirty surfaces.

Dirty and tanned vessels dip in to a mixture made of 1/3 baking soda and 2/3 of water. Leave for a few hours, scrub with a brush and rinse with water. The same may be applied for oven burners.

White bread removes dust from oil paintings. Gently rub a slice of bread on the surface of the canvas. It will remove the dust and dirt.

Ketchup removes dirt from copper and brass appliances. Squeeze some ketchup on a wet towel and clean the appliances. In minutes they will turn its natural / fabric colour.

Rise is very effective for cleaning deep vases and bottles with thin neck. Fill 3/4 of the court with warm water and add a tablespoon of raw rice. Plug the top with a hand and shake strongly, empty and rinse.

Sparkling water will make the coating of the stainless sink shiny again. Wash with a towel soaked in fizzy water and repeat worth a dry towel.

Baby cosmetic oil polish chrome surfaces. Only one drop on a clean cloth will make all taps and handles shiny.

Toothpaste will remove scratches form the CD surfaces. Squeeze a very small drop on a cotton swab and start cleaning the CD in a straight line from the centre to the periphery and the scratches. Rinse with water.