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Demeter Clarc Tidy Tip: klean kettle

Over time mineral deposits build up on the inside of a tea kettle which make it less efficient and visually unappealing. 

Demineralize the situation with white vinegar.

Some prefer to dilute the vinegar with water before boiling it in the kettle.  Take into account the degree of build-up and weaken or strengthen the mix accordingly.Once the vinegar reaches a boil, turn the heat down slightly to maintain a controlled bubbling.  After at least ten minutes, remove the kettle from heat and let the vinegar slightly cool.  Rather than pitching the vinegar, consider using the warm solution to clean faucets or shower heads caked with limescale.  This easy and inexpensive method leaves kettles sparkling.  Afterward, be sure to boil a few rounds of plain water to rid the kettle of any lingering vinegar taste or smell.  Coffee drinker?  Vinegar works equally well to descale coffee pots. 

CLEAR VIEW

As the sun revs up for summer, clean your windows and bathe in the brightness that shines through polished glass.For optimal results, try enjoyable Sprayway Glass Cleaner paired with lint-free flour sack towels. Martha would have your ass out there with a squeegee, but a more realistic, if less effective method is to spray the exterior windows with a high pressure hose.  The lazy approach results in spotting, but an intense spray will remove the dust and considerably improve the amount of light that shines though.  Go back over key windows with the Sprayway for spectacular results. Don’t forget the car windows, inside and out!  Seriously, when is the last time you cleaned out your car? 

a dirty bong is so wrong

Cleaning a bong can be really work intensive, so much so, that most of you filthy fuckers never tackle the job.  This is why your bong is a smelly, resiny, clogged mess.  The cleaning advice below applies to glass.  I don’t fuck with plastic.  Over the years, I’ve tried rubbing alcohol, vinegar and baking soda, sea salt and hot water, and a variety of other combinations on the quest for clean glass.  The more elbow grease a particular agent requires, the more likely you will crack your glass in the process.  The most effective and painless solution to this problem is a grip of Goo Gone.  Fill your bong with Goo Gone, run a Goo Gone-soaked paper towel up the tube, cover, and leave overnight.  The next morning, remove the paper towel, and thoroughly rinse repeatedly with very warm water, scrub lightly with a dish brush (set aside for only this purpose).  Watch with childish delight as the resin melts away. 

A few common sense cautions here: seriously, rinse thoroughly, petroleum-based Goo Gone isn’t something you want to be inhaling.  Goo Gone is also flammable, so seriously, rinse thoroughly – all over – so you don’t catch your dumb ass on fire. Bonus tip – Goo Gone also works well for removing the sticky build up on your vaporizer.

CLEAN YOUR BOX

When is the last time you cleaned out your make-up box or bag?  That bacterial orgy is nasty, for reals.  Time to handle your biznass.

First things first, sort through your collection and liberally toss anything falling into one of the following categories: 1) products not used within the last three months, 2) mascara older than three months, 3) old, cracked, raggedy-ass products, sponges, tools, or brushes.  Think of it this way – you are making room for a few new treats just in time for the change of season.

Depending on your personal set up, several approaches could  work.  Throw your make-up bag in the laundry, or scrub your box with hot water and an abrasive cleaner like Mrs. Meyers.  As for your brushes, a few drops of mild detergent or shampoo in a big bucket of soapy warm water usually does the trick.  Rinse thoroughly, and take time to dry your brushes.  Shine the outside of your compacts with anti-bacterial wipes.  Trust, you won’t regret initiating August with a clean kit and a fresh face.

On Hosting

There are very clear and distinct rules for hosting an overnight guest.  If hosting is done properly, a lot of preparation and careful forethought is required.First, you must clean.  You must clean above and beyond your normal routine.   If you don’t have a normal cleaning routine, you are a filthy pig and don’t deserve a visit anyway.Guests should never have to confront your pubes on the toilet, your hair in the shower, or a dirty bathmat.  The accommodations you provide for your guests should exceed the standards of cleanliness at a four star hotel.  Even if your accommodations are modest, they must be impeccably clean.Your guest needs a place to put his or her things.  Provide empty shelves in the bathroom and hanging space for clothing.  Think about what you need when you stay somewhere, provide extra towels, extra blankets, ear plugs, and any little extra luxury your guest might enjoy.

As a guest, be respectful and use only the guest bathroom.  Keep your things in your assigned space and not scattered about your host’s home.  Respect each others privacy. Guests, you’ve got three days.  That’s it.  Hosting well is an art and it can be tiring.  To ensure a repeat invitation always leave your host wanting more.