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Cleaning Up:  Any ideas for getting cups and mugs clean?  |
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kreativeblonde
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Amanda
Summerland
Ca
USA
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 Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 11:40:31 AM
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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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happyhousewife
True Blue Farmgirl
201 Posts
Mary
North Pole
Alaska
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 12:03:46 PM
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| white vinegar should work... |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 12:54:44 PM
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| I rub them gently with baking soda - might need two hands for that, hmmmm. |
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shelle
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Shelle
oklahoma
USA
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Apr 06 2007 : 3:14:14 PM
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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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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Apr 07 2007 : 12:05:14 AM
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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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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
146 Posts
Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Apr 07 2007 : 11:31:53 PM
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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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kreativeblonde
True Blue Farmgirl
135 Posts
Amanda
Summerland
Ca
USA
135 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 10:02:57 AM
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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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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 5:56:58 PM
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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
margie
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
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Posted - Apr 08 2007 : 10:48:21 PM
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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. |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 08:31:43 AM
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I have used Borax on ceramic and porcelain mugs/cups and it has really worked well. Shirley - glad you found something that works!
XOXO, Libbie
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ali2583
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alison
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
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Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 05:56:06 AM
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I like the idea of Mr Clean magic eraser. I'll be trying it on my tea-stained cups!
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Any ideas for getting cups and mugs clean?
