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should easily remove the crayon marks without damaging the chalkboard. Test first, then spray the stains and allow the spray to penetrate for a few minutes. Wipe off with a clean, dry cloth. Add a few drops of liquid dish-washing detergent to warm water, and with a clean sponge wipe down the board to remove all oily residue. Rinse well with warm water and dry with a clean cloth.
    Crayon— on floors and walls
    Get rid of crayon marks from a linoleum floor by rubbing lightly with a dab of silverpolish. To remove your child’s crayon marks from painted walls, dip a damp cloth into baking soda and rub the spots gently.
    Crayon—on slate
    To remove crayon marks on a slate fireplace hearth: Use an art-gum eraser available at an art supply or stationery store. Just knead the eraser until it’s pliable, then press it against the crayon marks and “pull” them off. Continue kneading and pressing until all the marks are removed.
    Crystal
    To clean crystal vases, glasses, chandelier crystals, or any kind of bottle that’s been clouded by a calcium coating, fill a large container with soapy water and add a good shot of white vinegar. Allow items to sit in the solution for 2 to 3 hours.
    Curling iron
    To clean the buildup of scorched hair spray and other products on a curling iron, scrub the cool iron with a soft cloth soaked with rubbing alcohol.
    Cutting board—cleaning
    Lemon juice cleans, deodorizes, and bleaches out stains on wooden cutting boards and wooden utensils.
    Cutting board—seasoning
    After scrubbing and disinfecting your wooden cutting board, season it by rubbing on a coat of mineral oil. Do not use vegetable oil because it may turn rancid.
    Dishes: clean or dirty?
    Never sure whether the dishes in the dishwasher are clean or dirty? Place an uncapped spice bottle upright in a front corner of the top rack. When dishes are clean, it will be full of water. Empty the bottle when you unload.
    Dishwasher—as drain board
    If you only occasionally hand wash dishes such as delicatecrystal, china, or a messy pot, don’t waste money purchasing a drain board. Place just-washed items on the top rack of your empty dishwasher and they’ll drain and air-dry.
    Dishwasher—detergent only!
    Don’t be tempted to use soap meant for dishes or laundry when you run out of automatic dishwasher detergent or you’ll wind up with a mountain of bubbles. If someone else makes the mistake, here’s how to get rid of the mess: Open the dishwasher, slide out the bottom rack, and sprinkle salt on the suds, which will immediately reduce their volume. Pour 2 gallons of cold water into the bottom of the dishwasher and advance the cycle until you hear the machine begin to drain. Repeat until only a few suds remain. As a last step, run an entire cycle without any detergent.
    Dishwasher—double duty
    Use the dishwasher to clean brushes, dustpans, and even the dish drainer.
    Dishwasher—flatware organization
    Save time by presorting forks, knives, and spoons as you load them into your dishwasher’s utensil compartment.
    Dishwasher—rusty stains
    If your dishwasher interior has rusty stains, try running a cycle with no dishes, and instead of automatic dishwasher detergent, fill the cups with Tang instant breakfast drink. The citric acid works miracles.
    Dishwasher spotting—vinegar
    To ensure your dishes come out sparkling clear with no soap or hard-water residue, pour a cup of white vinegar into the dishwasher during the final rinse.
    Dishwasher spotting—vinegar, lemon juice
    No matter the brand of automatic dishwasher detergent, glasses often come out of the dishwasher with spots. Solution: Mix equal parts water,vinegar, and lemon juice in a spray bottle and spray the glasses before putting them in the washer.
    Doorknobs and switch plates
    Moisten a cloth with rubbing alcohol and wipe away the grime from doorknobs and switch plates.
    Drains—hair removal
    Remove hair from