Sample issue

Hi there,

This week's how-to: cloudy shower glass

That haze is soap scum plus minerals from hard water. Here's the gentle fix:

1. Spray equal parts warm white vinegar and water, with a drop of dish soap.
2. Wait 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Scrub with a non-scratch sponge, rinse and squeegee dry.

Skip the vinegar on natural stone, and never mix it with bleach products. Full guide: Clean shower glass and hard water stains.

This week's 10-minute reset

Empty, wipe and reload one kitchen drawer. Just one. Next week, the next one.

Reader question

"Coffee on a white cotton shirt, already dry. Is it hopeless?" Not usually. Rinse from the back with cold water, rub in a little liquid laundry detergent, let it sit 15 minutes, then wash in the warmest water the label allows. Check before drying. More in our stain guide.

Happy cleaning,
Household Service Masters