Diamonds will regain their luster if you rub a piece of chalk over them and wipe clean with a soft dry cloth.

Nail polish remover is excellent for removing stains from bone china.

To remove the chewing-gum stuck to the floor, clean it with a little kerosene.

Put some bits of lemon peels in the pressure cooker while cooking, the cooker will remain white inside.

To clean your diamond ornaments, soak it in water for 15 minutes, add some washing powder and boil for 7 to 8 minutes and wash it in running water.

Clean the silverware with dry ash or common salt for shiny appearance.

Use a few drops of after shave lotion to get rid of a stubborn dirt from shoes.

To remove the stains from white foot wear, soak a small cotton wool in nail polish remover and rub briskly on your foot wear.

Hardened glue becomes soft and useable again if you add some glycerin and warm water to it .

In order to keep away the termites and insects from your bookshelves, keep few pieces of sandalwood.

'Agarbatti.' ash can be used to clean silver and brass articles.

To soften a tight leather shoe, apply some curd on their inner surfaces at night.