SHOE POLISH: For leather shoes, apply olive oil, walnut oil, or beeswax to shoes then buff with a chamois cloth. To clean leather, rub equal parts of white vinegar & linseed oil into leather; buff with soft cloth. To shine and protect patent leather shoes, rub with a dab of petroleum jelly. To clean dirt marks from suede, rub with an art-gum eraser and buff lightly with sandpaper, an emery board or a wire suede brush.

FURNITURE POLISH: Polish unvarnished wood with almond, walnut, or olive oil. Work it in well and wipe off excess. Oily surfaces attract dirt. To clean and polish varnished wood, use a mild vegetable oil soap. Use linseed oil to revitalize old furniture. Wash painted wood with a mix of 1 tsp washing soda in a gallon of hot water; rinse with clear water. To remove watermarks from wood furniture, rub toothpaste on spot and polish with a soft cloth. Many furniture polishes contain petroleum distillates-very dangerous if swallowed. I make a furniture polish out of olive oil and lemon.

BRASS: Mix 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 cup white vinegar with enough flour to make a paste. Apply thickly. Let sit for 15 min-1/2 hr. Rinse thoroughly with water to avoid corrosion.

CHROME: Wipe with vinegar, rinse with water, then dry. (Good for removing hard water deposits.) Or, shine chrome fixtures with baby oil & a soft cloth. (Good for removing soap scum off faucets.)

STAINLESS STEEL: Clean and polish with a baking soda/water paste or a cleanser like Bon Ami.

Good tips. JoJo2. Stainless steel really shines with a thin coat of mineral oil.

Hi fjohn! Thanks for additional tip! Have you got any more? If so, I would love to hear them.

JoJo2: nothing specific. I just like to problem solve and pass on any tips that I have learned over the years to save someone else some grief.

Fjohn it is always appreciated. If you think of any more be sure and let us know.

I was out using Crisco lard on my car to make it shine one day...until my husband took it away from me. I did sneak it back out though and finish the car. It really worked. The car shone for almost a month and the water beaded when it rained. I don't know if I should suggest it or not, but it did work for me.

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What a cool idea Sandalwood!! What made you think of using lard on your car?

Moving this up for Ilush.