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Lighter Fluid: The Best Label and Scuff Mark Remover
The first time my husband saw me scrubbing the black heel marksoff of our kitchen floor with a toothbrush, he said, "You knowlighter fluid will take those marks right off." And it did! Noscrubbing at all, just a little lighter fluid poured on a papertowel, and the marks wiped right off. So what kind of lighter fluid? I purchased mine at the grocerystore in the aisle where the picnic and barbecue items arelocated, right next to the lighter fluid you buy for yourbarbecue briquets. It came in a small plastic squeeze bottle thatcost less than $2. You can use lighter fluid on a variety of surfaces, first testinga less noticeable spot to make sure it won't do any damage. It'sgreat on most floors, plastic, vinyl, some wood surfaces,basically anything you can dab it on and wipe off again. Lighter fluid will remove labels and adhesive from almost anysurface. When we got our new refrigerator it had strapping tape stuck all over it. The lighter fluid took it right off. I've alsoused it to take stickers off of book covers. It removes crayonmarks from most surfaces and also removes grease and oil stains. I haven't tried this myself, but someone told me they poured alittle lighter fluid on an area of clothing that had been stainedby cooking oil, and the stain came right out in the wash. Trythis at your own risk, but she swears it works. You can also useit to remove the black scuff marks on the rubber soles of yourshoes, and to remove gum from most surfaces. Don't forget that lighter fluid is highly flammable and should beused with care. It is also inexpensive, easy to find, and you'llfind so many uses for it you won't be able to live without it. Originally published at Suite 101. Rachel Paxton is a freelancewriter and mom who is the author of What's for Dinner?, ane-cookbook containing more than 250 quick easy dinner ideas. Forrecipes, tips to organize your home, home decorating, crafts,holiday hints, and more, visit Creative Homemaking athttp://www.creativehomemaking.com
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