BE CAREFUL

Cleaning items to ready them for sale is always an experiment, but usually worth the effort in increased prices you can obtain. A cleaning agent that produces excellent results for one item might prove disastrous for another. Just do your best, trying out your cleaning method on a small spot at a time.

RUBBING ALCOHOL

Removes glue residue from high-gloss ceramics.

HAIR SPRAY

Removes marking pen from glass. Also removes residue from masking tape. May remove ink from fabrics.

ENDUST

Removes marking pen ink from glass and metal.

DAMP CLOTH WITH DRY BAKING SODA

Removes ink and crayon.

LEMON OIL

Polishes ceramics, plastics and woods.

LIQUID GOLD

Apply to wood to cover tatters, nicks and scratches.

PEANUT BUTTER

Removes tape residue from smooth surfaces. Apply with your finger then rub clean with a dry cloth.

CIDER VINEGAR

Removes rust from pots and pans. Rinse with vinegar and let the pans sit a few days. Rust should disappear.

LAUNDRY DETERGENT

Mix some suds and use a stiff vegetable brush to wash stuffed animals. Blow dry.

CORNSTARCH

Freshens stuffed animals. Rub into the pile and let sit overnight. Take outside and shake out.  Brush with a stiff brush.

JEWELRY CLEANER

Clean and polish all jewelry. Easy-to-use commercial cleaners are available at almost all discount stores.

POLISH

Polish silver and brass. It makes penny items worth dollars.