“Out Damned Spot!”
            The Vintage Laundry methods of cleaning stubborn stains

Use alcohol to remove glue residue from glossy porcelain.  It also cleans crystals on chandeliers, just wipe with a cloth moistened with alcohol.

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Clean stained enamelware by soaking for an hour or two in a bath of one tablespoon baking soda added to a sink full of hot soapy water.  To remove pencil, ink or crayon marks from walls or painted surfaces, rub with a damp cloth dipped in dry baking soda.  This can be used to  rub off coffee or tea stains on china cups.

A sink full of warm water, not too hot, mixed with a 1/4 cup of clear ammonia is excellent for cleaning glass.  Soak for a few minutes, then rinse and dry gently.   Never put old glass pieces in the Dishwasher.  Also win placing glass in the sink first line the sink with a towel then place pieces in.

To clean polished marble, use white chalk moistened with a little bit of water and rub gently.