Jewelry Knot

Have a knot in a gold chain? Dust it with a little talcum powder and then try to unkot it. If the knot is really stubborn, place a drop of baby oil on a sheet of wax paper. Lay the knot in the oil and work it out with two pins; then clean the chain in ammonia or warm sudsy water.

Cleaning leather gloves

Remove stains on leather gloves by rubbing an art-gum eraser or white cornmeal on them. If they are oily stains, dust them with cornstarch and leave the mixture on over night before brushing off the residue.

Scratches on Wood

To fill a scratch in wood furniture, rub it with a crayon softened by a hairdryer.

Couch Dust

An artist's brush can lift dust from the tufted areas and pleats in leather furniture.

Scuff Marks

To remove scuff marks from vinyl flooring, smear one drop of baby oil over the mark wait a few minutes, and wipe away with a cleaning rage. If they are on a hard wood floor, you can dab soe mineral spirits on the corner of a rag and rub until they disappear.

Copper

Small copper items can be cleaned by boiling them for an hour or more in a pot containing a mixture of 1 cup vinegar and 1 tbs salt per quart of water. Wash with soap and water, rinse and dry with a lint free towel. Use commercial copper polish on larger items. Just be sure to thoroughly wash the items afterward with soap and water to completely remove all the polish residue. Otherwise, it will leave a green stain.



Slightley tarnished metals can be cleaned with a homemade paste of equal parts of slat, vinegar and flour. Rub it on with a soft cloth, rinse and buff. For stuborn stains, rub the copper with salt and vegar or lemon juice.

Dusting the Ceiling

To dust hard to reach corners, slip and old sock over a yard stick and secure with a rubber band.