How to remove stains on wall?
- Crayon - To dissolve the waxy artwork on your walls in a hurry, use a citrus-based cleaner. Apply it with a soft cloth, and once the stain disappears,wash the area with soap and water, and let dry.
- Candle soot - These black marks (which are actually bits of carbon) can make even more of a mess when you try to scrub them off. To make light work of it: Before you start, whisk off any dry, loose bits of soot with your vacuum's dusting-brush attachment; that will keep the soot from turning into a smeary mess when wet. Next, soak a cotton ball in rubbing alcohol and lightly go over the stain in a circular motion; repeat with clean alcohol-dipped pads until that stain is a flicker in your memory.
- Fingerprints - Light switches, door frames, and stairway walls are all magnets for hand smudges. To lift the prints, spritz a little of your favorite all-purpose cleaner on a cloth or sponge and wipe. (Don't spray the wall directly- tis will make the dirt run down and create a bigger problem.) To ensure that the washed area blends with the unwashed wall: Go over the once dirty spot again with a water-dampened sponge, even if your cleaner says no rinsing is required.
- Stickers - To unstick: soften the adhesive with heat from a blow-dryer for 10 seconds, then peel. Repeat if necessary. If there's gunk left behind, saturate a cotton sab with laundry prewash stain remover and rub utnil it penetrates the residue; carefully scrape it off wiht a credit card or spatula. Blot with a damp cloth and allow to dry.
- For walls with special coverings here are the best way to clean
- Vinyl wallcovering. Wash with a sponge and all-purpose spry cleaner. Solid vinyl is the sturdiest and most scrubbable, but this method should be safe for any coated covering--just test first in a hidden spot.
- Paper or fabric wallcovering. Generally not washable; pick up n art gum or dough-type eraser to gently rub out stains.
- Panelling.Try a cleaner that is specially formulated for wood panelling. If the wood is unfinished, avoid water-based products.(source:Good Housekeeping March 2008 page25)
How to remove stains on leather shoes?
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Banish salt lines ( rings around the shoes caused by icy streets with road salts) - Mix equal parts white vinegar and water. Soak a rag in the solution and dab the shoes. Rinse with a water-damped cloth and wipe with a dry towel. Let the shoes dry, away from radiators or other heat sources, which can make leather brittle. Finally, buff with a soft cloth.
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Erase scuffs (Ugly black marks on leather) - Dip a soft cloth in water, then baking soda, and rub the spots gently. For rubber boots, follow the same process, but substitute your kitchen scouring powder for baking soda. (This stronger treatment will also work on wooden or composite heels that aren't covered in leather). Once spots are gone, wipe the footwear with a clean, damp cloth and buff dry.
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Be suede smart. The wet cleaning remedies that work for smooth leather aren't good for suede, which needs to stay dry so it doesn't lose its texture. Instead, quickly rub off overall dirt with a kneadable eraser (grab one from your kid's art box), or jut sand away obvious stains with an emery board. To raise te nap of suede that's flattened, scrub briskly with a clean toothbrush or terry cloth towel. If it's really matted, hold the shoe a few inches above the spout of a steaming teakettle for a few seconds, then brush up the nap.
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To avoid hard cleaning next time -- spray your shoes with a water-repellent coating before wearing and after using your shoes, dampen the entire leather upper with a wet sponge, then stuff the shoe with newspaper to help hold the shape.