Scorch marks on oven might be permanent

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This article was published 16/04/2014 (4165 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Hi Reena,
Please tell me how to remove the heat scorch left on the top edge of my oven door left after heat-cleaning the oven. I’ve tried baking soda, very light scrubbing with S.O.S pads, bleach and more with no results. Blessings,
Marion

Hi Marion,
Sorry to say that these marks are often permanent. Many people have tried Bon Ami, Bar Keepers Friend, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, oven cleaner and Windex, but nothing budged those pesky heat marks. Your best bet is to apply dish soap with a sprinkling of baking soda on top. Leave for 15 minutes and scrub with a green scrubby pad. Rinse with water.

Dear Reena,
How do I keep white bras and other white lingerie from looking dingy after washing them numerous times? Thank you,
Angie

Dear Angie,
The biggest no-no is putting delicate fabrics in the dryer! Doing this misshapes textiles and ruins colour. Here are some simple tips that will keep undergarments looking new: For cotton delicates that you want to wash in the machine, purchase a mesh, zippered washing bag. Close clasps and Velcro and wash garments using cold water. Washable silk and other fine fabrics require hand washing. Pour one teaspoon of baby shampoo or detergent for delicate clothing into a bucket with warm water. Swish in water, remove and gently squeeze. Rinse with plain water and lay flat to dry.

Dear Reena,
I have a question regarding the glass roof of the sunroom. This glass is tinted but not deeply tinted. A deciduous tree overhangs the roof, and this is good, as it gives more shade and deflects more heat. There is now some tree/leaf “stuff” on the glass and I am asking what I can use to get the glass as good as possible again. Also, what really works well on cleaning windows other than this sunroom roof? Thank you so very much. Really appreciate your wisdom.
Adelon

Dear Adelon,
Here are some ideas that you can use on both your windows and sunroom glass roof. Purchase a good squeegee, a wet mop and a window scraper. Amazing window cleaner recipe: In a one-gallon container, mix one cup of rubbing alcohol and one teaspoon of cheap shampoo. Fill to the top with water. Spray and scrub with a wet window mop. Use a scraper to remove any dried-on bugs and leaves. Avoid cleaning windows when the sun shines directly on them. The sun will dry the windows too fast, which will result in streaks. Clean the water off of the glass with a squeegee. Wipe the edges of the squeegee after removing water. Dry windows with either a good microfibre cloth or old newspaper. Crumple it up and rub the windows until they’re dry. For extra shine, put cornstarch in a bucket with water. Wipe windows and dry with a microfibre cloth or newspaper.

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