Cleaning+Tips+One+of+the+most+annoying+things+about+moving+house+is+the+cleaning+%e2%80%93+and+removing+stubborn+stains+and+marks+is+one+of+the+hardest+things+to+do+when+prepping+your+house+for+a+move.+Its+always+important%2c+when+using+these+tips+to+spot+test+and+ensure+that+you+won't+be+doing+more+damage+than+good.+You+should+also+always+take+your+cleaning+items+with+you+%e2%80%93+a+box+of+your+most+commonly+used+items+or+a+checklist+can+save+you+time+and+effort+in+the+long+run.+Some+of+the+most+common+stains+and+marks+can+be+removed+with+ease+%e2%80%93+with+every+day+household+items.+Scuffs+and+marks+on+woodwork+can+be+removed+with+a+pencil+eraser+%e2%80%93+these+marks%2c+from+shoes%2c+wheels%2c+or+rubber+bumping+against+things+are+hard+to+remove+any+other+way%2c+but+come+off+with+ease+with+a+rubber.+Toothpaste+isn't+just+great+for+cleaning+teeth+%e2%80%93+you+can+use+it+to+remove+stubborn+ink%2c+crayon%2c+or+scuff+stains+from+any+surface+%e2%80%93+be+careful+to+test+it+on+wallpaper+first+in+an+inconspicuous+place.+You'll+have+to+remove+most+of+these+stains+from+walls+before+painting+as+they+can+show+through+several+layers+of+paint.+Toothpaste+is+also+good+for+removing+crayon+from+radiators%2c+or+glass+%e2%80%93+just+rub+lightly+with+a+non+abrasive+cloth%2c+or+for+tough+stains%2c+leave+to+sit+for+up+to+one+hour+before+scrubbing+gently.+You+can+remove+unwanted+paint+from+most+woodwork+by+carefully+scouring+with+a+brass+scourer+%e2%80%93+not+too+hard+though%2c+or+you'll+scratch+the+other+paintwork.+Scum+stains%2c+dried+toothpaste+and+lime+scale+come+off+with+liberal+application+of+an+oxy+based+paste+%e2%80%93+you+can+get+any+'oxy'+based+cleaner+(one+that+fizzes+and+heats+up+the+water+slightly)+in+most+supermarkets.+You+can+remove+moldy+or+damp+smells+just+about+anywhere+with+bicarbonate+of+soda.+Simply+apply+to+the+smelly+area+(or+leave+a+tub+open+in+a+cupboard+or+fridge)+and+the+smell+should+be+vastly+diminished+or+gone+within+24+hours.+The+same+goes+for+activated+charcoal%2c+or+a+few+drops+of+vanilla+on+a+cloth.+Baking+soda+is+good+for+a+whole+month%2c+so+can+be+used+continually%2c+not+just+for+cleaning+for+a+move.+If+you're+washing+textured+walls%2c+use+a+nylon+sock+to+do+so+%e2%80%93+it+means+you+won't+leave+fluff+in+your+wake+%e2%80%93+and+always+wash+walls+from+the+bottom+up+to+avoid+streaking%2c+applying+any+cleaning+solution+you're+using+(once+tested+to+ensure+paint%2c+or+wallpaper+fastness)+in+small+patches+whilst+you're+cleaning.+You+can+remove+wax+from+carpets%2c+floors+or+curtains+simply+by+using+an+absorbent+cloth+and+a+hot+iron+%e2%80%93+the+wax+should+stick+to+the+absorbent+cloth+and+peel+away+easily.+Finally%2c+don't+mix+cleaning+products+%e2%80%93+most+contain+either+ammonia+or+bleach+and+when+combined+the+fumes+are+deadly.+Care+should+be+taken+when+cleaning+any+are+that+has+been+spot+treated+with+a+different+solution+than+you+are+mopping+with%2c+because+not+only+are+some+mixes+deadly%2c+but+others+can+react+with+one+another+and+cause+spotting%2c+or+ugly+marks.%0d%0a%0d%0a%0c