Whiten White fabrics safely with Mrs. Stewart's Bluing -- http://www.mrsstewart.com
As home washing tips are passed down from grandparent to parent to child, more and more people are discovering the value of Mrs. Stewart's Bluing (MSB)!
Messy Gourmet Archive - Stains -- http://www.messygourmet.com/archive.html#stains
An archive of tips for food and cooking related stains.
Label Talk for Consumers -- http://www.textileaffairs.com/consumer.htm
Includes guides to common care symbols, common home laundering and drycleaning symbols, and stain removal answers to common care questions; from Textile Industry Affairs.
Cleaning.com -- http://www.cleaning.com
Offers basic and advanced information. Features a forum and a newsletter.
DrClean -- http://www.drclean.co.uk
Offers solutions to cleaning clothes, carpets and curtains with step-by-step pictorial instructions. Includes information on handling disputes with professional cleaners.
Piano Care -- http://www.tunepianos.com/yancare.htm
Suggestions for cleaning and placement of pianos.
Cleaning Your Dutch Oven -- http://www.macscouter.com/cooking/dutchoven_intro.html#3c
Instructions on cleaning different kinds of Dutch ovens; from a general site on Dutch ovens that includes recipes and cooking tips.
The Soap And Detergent Association -- http://www.sdahq.org/
Information on use and composition of soaps and detergents. Includes cleaning products overview, laundry products, dishwashing and environmental topics.
Guidelines for Stain and Spot Removal from Carpet and Rugs -- http://www.a2zcarpet.com/stain.htm
General stain removal guidelines as well as a list of specific stains for more detailed instructions.
How Stuff Works - How Home Dry Cleaning Works -- http://www.howstuffworks.com/home-dry-cleaning.htm
Fully illustrated tutorial. Includes advantages and disadvantages of doing it yourself.
How To Clean Anything -- http://www.howtocleananything.com
Hints for in and around the house. Includes tips for recreation vehicles, toys and sporting goods.
Down the Ages -- http://www.polishandshine.freeserve.co.uk
Cleaning, polishing, and insect repellent recipes. Features household recipes of past ages.
Reducing Hazardous Products in the Home -- http://www.p2pays.org/ref/01/00104.htm
Advice for avoiding hazardous products and recipes for cleaners to replace them. Includes usage guides.
Utensil Tips -- http://www.ichef.com/news.cfm?itemid=111558
Tips for caring for kitchen items from aluminumware to woodware.
Removing Mineral Deposits from Household Surfaces -- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/housing/pubs/fcs397.html
Shows how to remove mineral deposits such as hard water stains, lime, soap scum and film from bathroom fixtures, sinks, dishes, countertops, and other household surfaces.
Cleaning Recipes for a Healthy Home -- http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/housing/pubs/fcs3682r.html
Recipes for environmentally friendly household products. Includes information for reducing hazardous products in the home.
Blackmon Mooring -- https://www.blackmonmooring.com/carpet/cleaningtips.asp
Tips on removing carpet stains and spots. Features search by specific stain type.
IVillage - Cleaning -- http://www.ivillage.com/home/archive/0,,185185,00.html
Articles and quizzes on topics including laundry, grease fires and upholstry.
Realistic Living Presents Your Organized Home -- http://www.realisticliving.netfirms.com
Advice on home cleaning and organizing. Includes recipes for cleaning products.
Home Furniture Care -- http://www.home-furniture-care.com
Tips on caring for wood, leather and upholstered furniture, as well as mattresses. Includes a stain removal guide.
Housecleaning-Tips -- http://www.housecleaning-tips.com
Tips for cleaning a kitchen and a bathroom, as well as advice on controlling clutter. Includes lists of recommended cleaning tools.
Murgatroyd -- http://www.butler-murgatroyd.com/
Offers actions and remedies for clothing. Includes supply list.
BellaOnline - Cleaning -- http://www.bellaonline.com/site/cleaning
Articles offering tips and lists. Includes a newsletter and discussion forum.
DoItYourself.com - Cleaning and Stain Removal Tips -- http://doityourself.com/clean/
House cleaning, stain removal and carpet cleaning tips. Includes homemade cleaners. Includes home-made cleaning product recipes and a discussion forum.
Boston Apartments - Cleaning Tips -- http://www.bostonapartments.com/cleaning.htm
Offers tips for caring for appliances, fixtures, drains and glassware. Includes laundry hints.
ALPCA Online: License Plate Cleaning Tips -- http://www.alpca.org/faq.cleaning.html
Advice from collectors. Includes instructions for removing stickers and adhesives.
Making Choices About Salvaging Flood Damaged or Wet Furniture -- http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/textiles/nf199.htm
Information about restoring furniture after a flood to prevent mildew and odors.
Making Choices About Salvaging Wet or Flood Damaged Carpet -- http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/textiles/nf200.htm
Information about caring for carpeting that has has been damaged by flooding.
Bird Dropping Stain Removal -- http://bimmer.roadfly.org/z3/messages/archive/msgsy1998w23/20186.html
Question posted on a message board about removing the stain from paint; one answer posted.
Water Nuisances: Alternatives to Cleaning Deposits on Household Surfaces -- http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/homemgt/nf134.htm
Discusses many cleaning problems and solutions.
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