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Caring for
your floors requires regular maintenance as described by the flooring
manufacturer. But sometimes trying those time tested solutions
that are passed from one to another by word of mouth can do the
trick*.
TipzTime.com
has collected many of these tips together in one place from visitors
and following is just a sample:
- For removal
of black scuff marks on linoleum floors, use the eraser of a
pencil. It works like a charm, especially if you have white
floors such as myself. (Rachel Hamrick)
- To stop
wooden floors from creaking, use baby powder or talcum powder
in the cracks. (Becky)
- Toothpaste
works on black scuff marks. We tried it, it works!(Anon) To
remove skid marks on linoleum rub the spot with toothpaste before
washing the floor. (Amy)
- Take a
paper towel or old cleaning cloth and put a little dab of mayonnaise
on the cloth. Rub on scuff mark, and it will come out. I have
tried this before and it works great!! You don't even have to
rub hard. It has not damaged my linoleum. Be sure to spray an
all purpose cleaner (glass cleaner works) where you used the
mayonnaise. This will insure that the floor is not slick, and
no one will slip and fall. (Wendy)
- Believe
it or not, black scuff marks on linoleum come out best if you
simply rub with a dry fingertip. A dry paper towel is the second
best solution. I used to try all kids of potions and scrubbers.
Then one day I caught my son rubbing them out with his index
finger. It really does work! (Irene)
- For the
mold and mildew stains ( grout cleaning) , put some baking soda
into a container, then add enough bleach to make a paste. Apply
it to the moldy / mildewed grout with a toothbrush. Wait until
it is completely dry (I usually go away and come back later),
then rinse it off using the toothbrush. It comes amazingly clean.
(Diane)
- No more
mildew in the shower. Clean the shower very well. Then use GE
silicone caulk sparingly on the grout. I've not had any mildew
for over 8 years so far. (George B)
- To remove
coffee stains from carpets, try club soda and salt. First rub
the club soda on and then sprinkle with salt. Rinse with a damp
sponge.
- I keep
woven rugs from slipping on carpet, by putting shelf liner under
my rugs. I use the rubbery kind that has a grip to it. It also
works great when you place it on the cushions on your kitchen
chairs, they won't slide around anymore and you won't have any
more broken ties. (Sheri)
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bodily injury, damage, or other misadventures caused directly
or indirectly by the use of any tip. Caution is recommended
before attempting any methods suggested above.
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