Halloween
Three
Nightmare Stains
(And a Trio of Heavenly Solutions)
by Michael DeJong
R ed Wine?
The countess spilled her aged cabernet while fainting…
No need to screech in horror every time someone douses, drips or splatters the vin-o. Red wine is easily removed from fabrics by pouring enough salt over the area to soak up the offense. Follow by soaking the linens in cold water and then wash as usual.
B lood?
“Cook” seems to have slipped with the carving knife…
So if it’s just a bit of the au-jus or a perhaps a bit of your own, certainly take care of yourself first. Once bandaged and ready, begin removing the bloodstains from color-safe fabrics by rinsing them with cold water and then liberally sprinkling the area with baking soda. Rub the fabric into itself and run under the cool water till the spot has vanished.
I nk?
Grand-ma-ma stopped breathing while writing out her will…
If it’s just a blot from a fountain pen, remove that pesky ink on cloth by placing lemon juice directly into the spot. Allow it to sit overnight before laundering. Repeat if necessary before dieing…oops, I meant drying.
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Michael De Jong, is the author of “CLEAN: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing,” (http://www.zencleansing.com/) produced by Joost Elffers Design and published in 2007 by Sterling Publishers. He lives in Jersey City with his partner, dog and three goldfish, all of whom benefit from his natural cleaning techniques. De Jong, who cleaned apartments in New York City while working as a fine artist, began researching and inventing many of the recipes in “CLEAN” because of his own allergic reactions to commercial cleaning products, and he is continually experimenting with safe, effective and eco-friendly alternatives. Raised in the mid-West by a family that valued the environment and re-cycled before it was fashionable, his quest for non-toxic solutions comes naturally to him. He is currently writing a companion series of “CLEAN” books dealing with such topics as the body, first aid, organization, and food, as well as posting a weekly blog on www.dailygreen.com. “CLEAN: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing” can be purchased at Barnes & Noble stores across the country or on-line at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ or http://www.amazon.com/.
Three
Nightmare Stains
(And a Trio of Heavenly Solutions)
by Michael DeJong
R ed Wine?
The countess spilled her aged cabernet while fainting…
No need to screech in horror every time someone douses, drips or splatters the vin-o. Red wine is easily removed from fabrics by pouring enough salt over the area to soak up the offense. Follow by soaking the linens in cold water and then wash as usual.
B lood?
“Cook” seems to have slipped with the carving knife…
So if it’s just a bit of the au-jus or a perhaps a bit of your own, certainly take care of yourself first. Once bandaged and ready, begin removing the bloodstains from color-safe fabrics by rinsing them with cold water and then liberally sprinkling the area with baking soda. Rub the fabric into itself and run under the cool water till the spot has vanished.
I nk?
Grand-ma-ma stopped breathing while writing out her will…
If it’s just a blot from a fountain pen, remove that pesky ink on cloth by placing lemon juice directly into the spot. Allow it to sit overnight before laundering. Repeat if necessary before dieing…oops, I meant drying.
* * *
Michael De Jong, is the author of “CLEAN: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing,” (http://www.zencleansing.com/) produced by Joost Elffers Design and published in 2007 by Sterling Publishers. He lives in Jersey City with his partner, dog and three goldfish, all of whom benefit from his natural cleaning techniques. De Jong, who cleaned apartments in New York City while working as a fine artist, began researching and inventing many of the recipes in “CLEAN” because of his own allergic reactions to commercial cleaning products, and he is continually experimenting with safe, effective and eco-friendly alternatives. Raised in the mid-West by a family that valued the environment and re-cycled before it was fashionable, his quest for non-toxic solutions comes naturally to him. He is currently writing a companion series of “CLEAN” books dealing with such topics as the body, first aid, organization, and food, as well as posting a weekly blog on www.dailygreen.com. “CLEAN: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing” can be purchased at Barnes & Noble stores across the country or on-line at http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ or http://www.amazon.com/.
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