Gold can loose its shine over time. In this article, we offer some easy at-home methods to restore its gleam, to clean the dirt and remove spots. We also talk about cleaning white gold and cleaning jewelry pieces with stones in them.
People learned to add alloys to gold and other metals to make jewelry stronger, but also to save money. Therefore, there is also such jewelry in which there is no gold at all. Learn how to tell real gold from a fake with our simple tips. We offer ways to…
Often after washing, a down jacket loses its original appearance and gets clumpy. We offer a few ways of fixing this problem. Learn how to wash the down jacket properly, and how to re-wash it to get rid of clumps. Also learn how to properly dry a down jacket, and…
Backpacks sometimes develop an unpleasant smell. In this article, we discuss how to get rid of a smell in a backpack. The easiest way is washing the backpack. But we also touch on methods like airing it out, using coffee, and even kitty litter to remove an unpleasant smell from…
In this article, we discuss proper storage conditions for different types of sunflower oil. Learn how to store refined and unrefined oils, what their shelf life is. Also learn which type of oil is used for cooking, and which is best for salad dressing, and which one has the most…
In this article, we offer certain rules you need to follow to keep your socks white. We give advice on how to wear and how to wash white socks. If your socks are already gray or yellow, we also offer a few methods of restoring the white color, like ammonia,…
Learn how to remove marker stains from your clothes. We discuss different solutions for different types of markers, like the alcohol-based marker, the oil-based markers, and others. We also offer different advice for various types of fabrics, like cotton and wool. And follow out special tips for colored fabrics.
In this article, we discuss getting a damp musty smell out of your clothes. You can air them out in the sun, or wash them with addition of vinegar and baking soda. Also learn what causes the damp smell in the first place, and see how you can treat the…
Limescale in the kettle is a serious problem that can damage it. There are a few ways of descaling your kettle at home to make sure it lasts for a while. We offer some tips, like using citric acid, using baking soda and vinegar, and even using soft drinks.
Some housewives prefer to wash the kitchen with domestic detergents, some prefer to use old methods that have been tested by generations. In this article, we suggest a few methods of removing kitchen grease, like using laundry soap and baking soda, using vinegar and alcohol, and using a steamer.
