20 Tips for Cleaning on the Cheap

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Rinse a clean wash cloth (no fabric softener) in very hot water, and wash the mirror. Dry with another cloth. Even steam won't stick to mirror.

Fran of IL 2:07PM August 15, 2010

Any advice on how to get the dog's urine out of the carpet?

CW of FL 1:19PM August 15, 2010

I use gel dishwasher liquid for both my dishwasher and for cleaning the bathtub abd tile int he bathroom-works great- but remember to use gloves and rinse well

tobi of CO 10:18AM August 15, 2010

If you got really hard marks on your walls and nothing works, try a magic Eraser by Mr. Clean. This bad boy will clean up anything on your wall. Its a little more expensive but if you are in a rush and dont want to get cleaners on you. This is life saver for you. I have a 2 year old and she loves writing on the wall when I am rushing out the door to go to work.

carolyn of WV 8:01AM August 15, 2010

any stains on your wood furniture can be cleaned with mayonnaise. just take a teaspoon and rub it in circlure motion. let it sit for about a half hour and wipe it with a dry cloth. its like bran new again.

carmela pisano of NY 7:41AM August 15, 2010

I clean all porcelain-sink,tub etc with a dishcloth and ajax. I sprinkle the ajax on the dry stove and dampen the rag alittle and baked on grease and stuck on food GONE!

Wendy of NY 10:36AM August 04, 2010

Try a bar soap like body soap and hand wash it. you'll see how its really works..

Jp 9:15AM July 28, 2010

Thanks! I used these after getting mud tracked all over my apartment. I usually use a carpet cleaner - http://www.hartscarpetcleaning.com - but like to know these insider tips as well.
I've also found that baking soda and vinegar works really well for red wine stains. The only drawback is that it smells a bit funny for awhile.

Kate J. of TX 7:25PM July 26, 2010

I used to work in a fabricating shop. We used oil in a lot of the machines.
Lestoil will remove it easily even after it has been washed and dried. Just pour some over the stain, let sit for an hour or so, then wash.
I haven't found an oil that it doesn't work on.

mike of WI 11:50AM July 23, 2010

I was part of a ride-along program with the local Ambulance Company and we used peroxide to get blood out of our clothes. It works fantastic! Of course, it works best if used PRIOR to washing the clothes. It's cheap and easy. Pour it on the blood spot(s) right from the bottle. It will bubble just like on a cut/wound. You might need to scrub it a bit, especially if the blood is dry, but you should get good, if not great results; we always did! :0)
Remember, drying in a dryer sets stains, so if you can't get to it right away, let it air dry w/o heat. Or...if after laundering you noticed the blood didn't come out, don't throw it in the dryer. Treat the stain and re-launder.

Marie of CA 3:55AM July 23, 2010