{"id":58,"date":"2012-03-01T10:14:18","date_gmt":"2012-03-01T08:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2012\/03\/01\/home-cleaning-tips\/"},"modified":"2012-03-01T10:14:18","modified_gmt":"2012-03-01T08:14:18","slug":"home-cleaning-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/home-cleaning-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Home cleaning tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>2012-03-01:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unclogging Drains<br \/>Hair and goo can build inside your sink causing your drains to empty slowly, giving you something else to contend with during your bathroom cleaning ritual. Drop a couple of alka seltzer tablets into a slow drain and follow with a vinegar chaser. After a few minutes, rinse with hot water. Your drain will be as good as new. Would you like another bathroom cleaning tip? Baking soda will not only clear up clogged drains, but it will also keep them smelling fresh. Try this:<\/p>\n<p>pour one half cup of salt and one cup of baking soda down the drain and let it sit overnight. In the morning chase it with a pot (two to three cups) of boiling water.<\/p>\n<p>Fast Toilet Cleanup<br \/>The least desirable bathroom cleaning task is probably washing the toilet. Unappealing? Yes, but completely necessary. Here are some bathroom cleaning tips to assist you in this endeavor. Drop a couple of denture cleaning tablets in and let them fizz for a while. You might also consider pouring two cups of vinegar into the bowl and letting it sit for an hour, your scrubbing should be minimal.<br \/>Grout Mold and Mildew Removal<br \/>When cleaning a bathroom, be sure to pay particular attention to grout which can harbor mold or mildew if not properly maintained. If mildew does start to creep up on you, try cleaning with a dilute solution of chlorine bleach in water (one cup bleach to three cups water, increasing the bleach as necessary). Spray or sponge it on, wait a few minutes, then rinse well with clean water. Commercial mildew remover sprays can also be used. When using chemicals for cleaning bathroom tiles, be sure to wear rubber gloves and rinse the area well after cleaning. A less hazardous method is to use a peroxide based cleaner<\/p>\n<p>Rust Removal from Sinks, Tubs, Toilets and Tile Cleaning a bathroom shouldn&#39;t be a daunting task. The appearance of rust on sinks, tubs and bathroom tiles can be enough to put off even the most creative housekeeper. Cleaning bathroom rust isn&#39;t difficult however. It can accomplish with several items found in the kitchen.<\/p>\n<p>Lemon juice left to sit on the offending spot for at least 30 minutes should be enough to remove the rust. White vinegar works much in the same manner. It may take a couple of applications, but either of these household staples should be enough. If they&#39;re not, you may want to try something a little stronger such as ordinary household bleach or a cleaning product contain oxalic acid Yellow Stain Removal from Tub The downfall of having a white tub is that stains have nowhere to hide. Hard water and time can turn a bathtub yellow, no matter how much bathroom cleaning you do. If you&#39;d like to remove yellow stains from your tub, make a paste from cream of tartar and peroxide. Scrub with a brush and rinse thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<br \/>Ammarah<br \/>Radio Islam<br \/>+27118547022<br \/>ammarah@radioislam.co.za<br \/>www.radioislam.co.za<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2012-03-01: &nbsp; Unclogging DrainsHair and goo can build inside your sink causing your drains to empty slowly, giving you something else to contend with during your bathroom cleaning ritual. Drop a couple of alka seltzer tablets into a slow drain and follow with a vinegar chaser. After a few minutes, rinse with hot water. 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