Cleaning Tips

Crystal & Glass Cleaning

To clean a vase or glass coffee pot, put in a few ice cubes and a spoonful or two of salt. Shake gently for a minuteor two, and wash and rinse with cool water to avoid thermal shock. The salt
and ice work as a mild abrasive.

Lace Cleaning

To clean old light colored lace, try a solution of sodium perborate powder, a mild bleach- ing agent available at drugstores ( they may have to order it ). Soak the lace until clean in a mixture of 1 Tablespoon sodium perborate and gallon of lukewarm distilled water. If heavy soiled , change the water and continue soaking until clean. Be sure to rinse well.

 

To Clean Gilt Picture Frames

Clean with a mixture of equal parts ammonia and rubbing alcohol. Apply the solution with a small brush, then pat dry.