How to clean just about everything
When stuff around the house gets marked or stained, it’s hard to know the most effective method for cleaning it without damaging its surface — especially if it is something of value.
Well, the HowToCleanStuff.net site will solve the problem for you. You can browse through categories including automotive, clothing and fabrics, floor and carpet, house, kitchen and bath, outdoors, people and pets, and things you own, or you can type a keyword into the search bar.
You can comment on and rate the cleaning tips on the site and even add your own tips to help others. Each cleaning guide displays the equipment you’ll need and gives step-by-step instructions on how to get the job done.
As well as cleaning help, you’ll find useful hints on organising things around like your refrigerator, your linen closet and your loose change.
The site’s blog is also well worth a look, as the posts cover useful topics such as personal safety when cleaning.
The only downside with the site is that a few of the solutions offered involve products that aren’t available here.
Gail Lipscombe has worked for some of Australia's hottest tech magazines for over 10 years. In her blog, she focuses on demystifying technology, gadgets and the web for average consumers.