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| kreativeblonde |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 11:40:31 AM
Hi,
Broke my right (and prominent) arm recently and I just can't get my cups clean. I remember reading of something natural that I could put in my cups, but I can't remember exactly what it was. Any ideas?
Thanks!
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| ali2583 |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 05:56:06 AM
I like the idea of Mr Clean magic eraser. I'll be trying it on my tea-stained cups!
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| Libbie |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 08:31:43 AM
I have used Borax on ceramic and porcelain mugs/cups and it has really worked well. Shirley - glad you found something that works!
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| Shirley |
Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 10:48:21 PM
I have finally found something that works really good.
Its the Mr Clean magic eraser . gets them looking just like new. then wash with soap and water. |
| newheart |
Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 5:56:58 PM
I use Dishwasher powder,the kind you would use in am electric dishwasher like Calgon or Electra-Sol...pick up a small box at Dollar store and it works wonders on mugs,cups and pots that are heavily stained.
newheart
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| kreativeblonde |
Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 10:02:57 AM
Thanks for all the ideas! Unfortunately due to a medical condition I cannot use/ingest vinegar (and many other things) at all. So...your ideas got me thinking....I had some pure lemon juice in the fridge that I wasn't using. I put it in the smaller mug I use and added some water and voila! It has already started working it's magic after only 15 minutes :-)
Okay, just came back from viewing the mug...it's better than it was, but not as good as it could be. Maybe an overnight soaking would take care of it. Sure is r-e-a-l-l-y bright, sparkly white
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| Jana |
Posted - Apr 07 2007 : 11:31:53 PM
You can put raw rice in with soapy water or vinegar and swish it around. This works best on deep cups, glasses and vases. It works like an abrasive and knocks off any crud or ring in the glass.
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| Kim |
Posted - Apr 07 2007 : 03:39:02 AM
If you need to loosen anything stuck, you can also fill them with water and microwave them. The vinegar and BS is also awesome for cleaning stinky drains.
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Apr 07 2007 : 12:05:14 AM
vinegar works great.
you can also use vinegar to mop your floors with, clean mirrors and windows, clean bathrooms. It's great.
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 5:06:12 PM
Alee I was going to suggest the same! Sprinkle in some BS and add some vinegar!
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| Alee |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 3:14:14 PM
I would even go so far as to say combine the two other suggestions :) White vinegar and baking soda. This will cause some foaming (don't use too much) which will get most messes nice and bubbled out.
When I had broken arms with casts I would also get a plastic bag and put my hand inside the bag and tie the bag as far up the arm as it would go. Then you can use your immoblized arm to brace to item so you can scrub it.
I also suggest letting your cups and mugs soak in hot soapy water for half an hour before cleaning them so that most everything will already be loosened up and should be much easier to clean.
Good luck!
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| shelle |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 2:51:34 PM
I second the white vinegar. It works like a charm!
Shelle
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| OregonGal |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 12:54:44 PM
I rub them gently with baking soda - might need two hands for that, hmmmm. |
| happyhousewife |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 12:03:46 PM
white vinegar should work... |
