dishwasher detergent for mildewed bathroom caulk

[rhta5a]

It's cheap and you probably already have it at home--- lay it on-- the gel will help it stay in place esp on vertical surfaces - rinse after 15 minutes---- not a permanent solution, but good for a touch up.....

anybody have any other tips for this, or alternate uses for products? Also, after treating with oven cleaner, I'll use 1500 grit sandpaper for cleaning burnt on carbon off stove tops....

[BudgetSlasher]

I use a product called Powdered Brewers Wash in the kitchen constantly. It is meant for soaking and dissolving organic materials in brewing that are in places that are very difficult to reach. It also works for baked on, burnt on, tea stains and pretty much every other tuff deposit; sometimes it take sitting a day or two. It has one good reason to read the fine print (guess who didn't) it will DESTROY Teflon coatings.

Woolite diluted 20:1 with water is the perfect item for cleaning automotive carpets.

Probably well known, but salt attracts moisture and is great for cleaning spills that stain (red wine for example) simply dump a heap on the still after you have patted it dry.

If in doubt vinegar will clean it, honestly it is our primary cleaner.

A ball of aluminum foil is your best friend for quickly cleaning steel. It is softer than steel and will not scratch, but harder than rust or deposits; I've used this to clean machines, counters, sinks, cookware, knives, tools and the list goes on and on.

A razor blade with the corners ground/filed/or otherwise rounded is your best friend. The rounded corners greatly reduce the risk of gouging and it is a great scraper for glass top stove or counter tops.

[BuzzardsBay]

Thanks for the tips!

[mc6]

I put burnt matches into the potting soil of my houseplants, makes them grow like crazy and better/safer than putting a warm used match in the trash.   

Save the legs off of no-longer-wearable-pantyhose for various household needs--tying up staked tomato plants, short-term hair ties, etc.

A mixture of Dawn and white vinegar in a spray bottle will remove red rust residue from a plastic shower stall, with some patience and a little elbow grease. 

[Metric Mouse]

Interesting stuff. I tend to be pretty lazy and don't get very creative with my cleaning products - will have to try some of these.

[paddedhat]

The circular saw blades used in power miter boxes are usually expensive and have lots of carbide tips that aren't cheap to resharpen.  Sometimes they appear dull, when they are just caked up with pitch (sap).  I use a drywall bucket lid for a soaking tray, and lather the blade with foam spray oven cleaner. After a few hours of soaking they often cut good as new.