How do you clean stainless steel sinks

Stainless steel sinks are by far the hardiest sinks and requires minimal maintenance. However, having said that, kitchen sinks can be the dirtiest place in the kitchen after stovetops. They are where we wash everything from uncooked food to dishes and oily pots and pans.

Here is a tried and tested method of cleaning the stainless steel sink and giving it a showroom shine without busting the household budget or using any harsh chemicals:

1. Wet the sink
2. Sprinkle baking soda or bicarbonate of soda over the surface of the sink
3. Scrub out the sink with the abrasive side of the sponge to remove accumulated scum and dirt
4. Rinse out the sink to remove the dirt
5. Dry out the sink completely
6. Sprinkle a scoop of flour or more on the surface of the sink
7. Use a soft cloth or microfiber cloth to buff the surface till it shines

Odor eliminator for shoes

To get rid of smell from shoes, do the following:

1. Fill old socks with baking soda
2. Knot up the ends of the socks
3. Stuff the socks into the shoes and leave them overnight
4. Remove the socks in the morning and shoe odor is fixed

OR

1. Sprinkle baking soda liberally into the smelly shoes
2. Lace up the shoes if possible
3. Leave the baking soda in the shoes overnight
4. Throw away the baking soda before putting on the shoes

Baking soda should not be used on leather shoes as it may dry out the leather and cause damage to the shoes

How to remove a stain from shoes

We try all ways to salvage a pair of shoes for many reasons, comfy shoes, lucky shoes, wedding shoes. One common problem we encounter would be scuff marks on shoes.

To remove a stain from leather shoes:

1. Squeeze some non-gel toothpaste on a soft cloth or microfiber
2. Rub the stain
3. Rinse with a mildly damp cloth 
4. Wipe dry immediately
5. Let it air dry

Do not sun the leather shoes as it may crack

 To remove a stain from vinyl shoes, plastic shoes:

1. Rub the scuff marks with a clean pencil eraser, OR
2. Clean off the scuff with some non-gel toothpaste and wipe clean with a soft cloth, OR
3. Rub the scuff marks with lighter fluid and wipe clean with a soft cloth, OR
4. Rub the scuff marks with some methyl silicate fluid and wipe clean with a soft cloth
5. Finally, let it air dry

 To remove scuff marks on patent leather:

1. Rub the scuff marks with a clean pencil eraser, OR
2. Clean off the scuff with some non-gel toothpaste and wipe clean with a soft cloth, OR
3. Rub the scuff marks with lighter fluid and wipe clean with a soft cloth, OR
4. Rub the scuff marks with some methyl silicate fluid and wipe clean with a soft cloth
5. Finally, let it air dry

To remove a stain from canvas shoes:

1. Scrub the mark with upholstery cleaner or cleanser, OR
2. Scrub the mark with non-gel toothpaste, OR
3. Scrub the mark with laundry detergent
4. Finally, let it air dry

How to clean mold

As time passes, mold may start to appear in different parts of the house. One common area would be at door seal of the refrigerator. Some of us may go, "Ew..." These usually cause the rubber seals to appear stained with black or green spots. They could be caused by a refrigerator being placed in an environment with high moisture or occurs during the late summers. The mold could also indicate that cool air from the refrigerator is seeping out from the rubber seals.

1. Rub some regular toothpaste onto the door seals and allow it to sit for five minutes. 
2. Use a soft cloth or cloth with microfiber cleaning abilities to clean off the toothpaste.
3. Repeat the above steps if needed

Do not use household bleach or other types of bleach as they are too strong for cleaning rubber and will cause damage to the rubber seals