Some stains in marble can be removed with a light paste of baking soda and water.

A baking soda and toothpaste mixture will remove white rings from furniture.

Oxalic acid diluted twice with water and applied to wet wood with a sponge is often successful in leaching dark stains from the wood.

Denatured alcohol removes glue from wood when caning. White vinegar works as well.

Hydrogen peroxide (industrial strength) is used for cleaning porcelain.

A combination of lemon and vinegar makes an excellent brass cleaner.

Ammonia hides hairline cracks in glassware by removing dirt from within the crack and allowing it to close. This does not, however, return the glass to its original strength.

Dunking SOLID brass for a short time in household bleach will make it look old.

Tarnished silver? Place aluminum foil on the bottom of a glass container and fill with warm salt water. Place the silver item to be cleaned on the aluminum foil and let it sit until the tarnish is removed. You can also use your sink, depending on the size and quantity of item(s) needing to be cleaned.

Spots on stainless steel and chrome? Rub with a cloth dipped in white vinegar; then wipe dry.

Sludge stains in an automatic drip coffee-maker? Run full-strength white vinegar through a normal brew cycle. Then repeat the cycle several times with plain water.

Greasy or smelly items? Add a few teaspoons of white vinegar to the cleaning water.

Stains on upholstery? Spray a dampened absorbent cloth with white vinegar and lightly brush the soiled area to lift stains.

Rings on wood furniture? Rub with the grain, using a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and olive oil, then polish.