Creative Cleaning Tools

Sometimes you just can't figure out the right tool to get to what you have to clean. This guide contains creative cleaning tools.

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Use Credit Cards for Cleaning

I keep outdated credit cards or other laminated cards at my kitchen sink. Whenever I have something which sticks on the bottom of the Teflon pan and does not come off easily, I use the old laminated card. It does not scratch the Teflon and in most cases cleans the pan like a charm.

By Bellevillelady from Belleville, Ontario, Canada

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Creative Cleaning Tools

Used nylons work well for cleaning tubs and sinks that scratch easily. Just use an old pair of a nylons or panty hose and a mild abrasive like baking soda.
An automobile snow brush works for cleaning under the fridge.
A paint brush or old shaving brush works for dusting delicate items.
Old toothbrushes work for scrubbing stubborn grout stains.
You can make a dustcloth with cheesecloth. Create a solution of 2 cups water to 1/2 cup lemon oil. Dip the cheesecloth rag in the solution, ring it out and then hang it to dry. Once it's completely dry it makes an effective dusting rag.
A bottle brush works for cleaning vases.

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Use Credit Cards for Cleaning

Put all those credit card offers to good use. I have a place in my kitchen drawer to save the John Doe, or your name here plastic credit cards I get in the mail. I later use them for almost anything. Scraping teflon pans (you pay 2$ for a plastic tool), cleaning and scraping anything nasty, because you can throw it away when you are done. I have used them scrape hardened wax, remove excess foam insulation (the stuff in a can), scrape up built up fabric softener from the washer. The shape makes them perfect for getting into corners and tight spaces, and best of all they are free!

By Diane from Rochester Hills, MI

RE: Use Credit Cards for Cleaning

Boy, I get a lot of these and usually just destroy them. This is a great idea to recycle them. (11/10/2008)

By deebomb

RE: Use Credit Cards for Cleaning

I have used these for sometime now. They work well for most cleaning jobs; flour off the counter, cleaning my ceramic stove top. They are better than the ones you buy as they seem to be thinner but sturdy. (11/10/2008)

By Dolly

RE: Use Credit Cards for Cleaning

I also save the credit cards and have used them for the same purpose. They come in handy when cleaning the tight space between my stove and the counter top. (11/10/2008)

By MCW