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These are some great tips and tricks for solving some of your most asked, most urgent questions! 

 1. Removing Carpet Stains

 2. Storing Table Linens

 3. Rolling Storage 

 4. Stuck on Candle Wax 

5. Curling Vinyl Flooring

6. Fix That Smell

7. Holes in Walls

8. Removing Old Contact Paper

                             

 

 


 

 

 

REMOVING CARPET STAINS

        

 

Trick: How would I remove a carpet stain ?

Tip: You have a few options, some are strange, but they all work. 

  • Try pouring seltzer water or club soda on a fresh stain.  Let it sit for a few minutes, then sponge it off. 
  • Spray shaving cream on the rug stain, then sponge it off with seltzer water or club soda. 

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FIX THAT SMELL

 

Trick: Fixing That Smell

Tip: Before you vacuum a room, put a few drops of fragrant oil on cotton balls. Vacuum them up! Your entire room will be filled with a wonderful aroma ! 

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HOLES IN WALLS

 

Trick: I have little holes in my walls from hanging my pictures....in the wrong place.

Tip: Mix cornstarch or talcum powder with a few drops of water. Force this mixture into the nail holes and smooth.  When it dries, take a toothbrush to even out the texture to blend with your walls!

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REMOVING OLD CONTACT PAPER

 

Trick: My rental still has old contact paper in the cupboards- ugh!

Tip: A warm iron run carefully over the surface should allow you to peel it right off!

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STORING OLD TABLE LINENS

 

 

 

Trick: How do I keep my table linens from wrinkling?

 

Tip : Use a multi - skirt hanger. This will keep the linens flat and crisp after ironing (it is also a great space saver) !

 

 

 

 

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ROLLING STORAGE

 

 

 

Trick: I store things under my bed, but it sure is tough finding what I need.

 

Tip: Try using an old dresser drawer and putting wheels on it. Paint it to match your decor - easy to store - easy to retrieve !

 

 

 

 

 

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STUCK ON CANDLE WAX

 

 

Trick: "I love candles, but how do I remove the wax from my furniture."   

 

Tip: Don’t try to remove the wax when it is hot. When it cools, if it doesn’t come right off, give it a LITTLE warm up with your hair dryer....then just peel it off !

 

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 Curling Vinyl Flooring

Trick: How do I fix vinyl flooring curling at the seams or corners ? 

 

Tip: Warm the vinyl with a hair dryer to soften, clean floor underneath, apply vinyl flooring cement to the back of the vinyl and press vinyl in place.  Place something heavy on top to hold it in place until it dries as per the instructions on the cement.  

 


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