*To remove the marks in furniture's, scratch with the paste made from ash of cigar and vinegar.

*Cleaning the furniture with shoe polish will lend an excellent sheen to it

*The furniture becomes more bright and shiny if it is cleaned with the cloth dipped in strong tea.

*Apply some wax or soap on the sides of the drawer for easy movement.

*The furniture becomes more shiny if it is cleaned with mixture of olive oil and vinegar.

*While mopping the floor add two teaspoons of salt to the water to keep flies at bay.

*Used mosquito mats is an excellent blotting agent.

*Rub toothpaste over the fine scratches on glassware. It acts as a slight abrasive and smoothens out the area.

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

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

*Add a little water to used tea leaves and used them to clean glass and window panes for sparkling results.