Secrets of the Trade
 Here are some of Designed to Sell Home Staging Trade Secrets including some non toxic recipes for household cleaners. Flattened Shag Carpet Raise flattened spots in carpet by holding a steam iron over the spot and build up a good steam., then brush up the carpet. Remove Candle Wax To remove candle wax from furniture, simply turn your hairdryer on the spot till the wax softens, remove the chunks and wipe the rest away with a tissue. Carpet Refresher This is very easy and environmentally friendly! Just sprinkle baking soda on your carpets before bed time and vacuum up in the morning for a fresher smelling carpet. Smelly Sinks 
Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda followed by 1 cup of vinegar. let it foam and bubble, then follow by running cold water for about 30 seconds. Glass Cleaner Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle or try 1/2 cup lemon juice and 2 cupts water in a spray bottle. Scouring Powder Use either baking powder or table salt, put on a damp sponge, scour and rinse. All Purpose Cleaner I love Murphy's Oil Soap, it's enviromentally friendly (all natural vegetable soap) I use it to wash my laminate floors as it doesn't streak and I use it to polish all my wood and veneer finishes. For more Earth Friendly Cleaners for your home check out this site http://www.womenandenvironment.org. Back to Top of Page Return to Home Staging Tips

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