Check your glassware and china before you entertain guests. Wash them if they have not been used for a while. If you are using the dishwasher, check to see if the item is labeled, you can try washing one piece with your regular loads to see if there are any ill effects. Antique china and glassware should be washed by hand.

When a metal utensil or object scrapes across china, it leaves a gray mark. This can be removed with a mild abrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami.

If you have crystal holders, soak them in hot soapy water and then wash and rinse. Bon Ami can be used to remove any residual candle wax. Tapers will burn longer and drip less if they are put in the freezer for several hours before using.

To remove stains from dishes, cups, flatware and utensils apply Bon Ami with a damp sponge or cloth, rub off stain and wash as usual.

Cutting boards should be cleaned with a powder cleanser, such as Bon Ami, to remove any food from the cut marks. It is also important to disinfect these surfaces. Wooden cutting boards can be disinfected by soaking for two minutes in a solution of three tablespoons of bleach per gallon of warm water. Plastic boards can be washed in the dishwasher. Discard cutting boards, cooking utensils, and cookware when it becomes chipped, cracked or heavily grooved.

To remove stains from dishes, cups, flatware and utensils apply Bon Ami with a damp sponge or cloth, rub off stain and wash as usual.

To remove stains from dishes, cups, flatware and utensils apply Bon Ami with a damp sponge or cloth, rub off stain and wash as usual.

It's the only cleanser considered completely acceptable around items from which you eat.

Soak dirty pots and pans as soon as food is removed from them. By the meal's end, a quick swipe of a sponge with Bon Ami cleanser should remove any caked-on food. Then wash as usual.

To remove stains from dishes, cups, flatware and utensils apply Bon Ami with a damp sponge or cloth, rub off stain and wash as usual.

To kill bacteria while cleaning, use hot water and a dish washing liquid.

To clean large washable surfaces such as kitchen sinks, stoves, counter tops, bath tubs and showers, sprinkle Bon Ami on the area to be cleaned and rub with a very wet cloth and wipe dry to a gleaming finish. Because there is no harmful residue from Bon Ami, it is safer to use around your family and pets.

To kill bacteria while cleaning, use hot water and a dish washing liquid.

To clean the garbage disposal, plug the drain, fill the sink halfway with hot soapy water, then unplug the drain and flood the running disposal. To further eliminate odors, occasionally grind up citrus peel.

White tile, grout and other bathroom surfaces can be kept white if cleaned from the start with a cleaner without dye. Make sure to keep the bathroom properly ventilated to prevent mildew that can cause discoloration.

Wiping spills from the microwave oven when they occur will save time. To clean and deodorize, mix a cup of water with three tablespoons of lemon juice in a microwave safe bowl and let it boil for two to three minutes. Remove the bowl and wipe the walls with a clean cloth. Stubborn stains on the interior can be removed with Bon Ami.

The refrigerator can also be a source of odors. Occasionally remove everything and wash the interior with a solution of baking soda and hot water. Stubborn stains and spills can be removed by using Bon Ami that has been sprinkled on a wet sponge. The door gasket can be a source of odor, so clean it often.

Clean the sink by sprinkling a cleanser, such as Bon Ami Cleanser, on the wet surface and rubbing with a wet sponge or cloth. Bon Ami quickly removes stains, cuts grease and rinses clean.

To clean large washable surfaces such as kitchen sinks, stoves, counter tops, bath tubs and showers, sprinkle Bon Ami on the area to be cleaned and rub with a very wet cloth and wipe dry to a gleaming finish. Because there is no harmful residue from Bon Ami, it is safer to use around your family and pets. Using hot water with Bon Ami is also good to kill any bacteria on your eating surfaces.

To clean large washable surfaces such as kitchen sinks, stoves, counter tops, bath tubs and showers, sprinkle Bon Ami on the area to be cleaned and rub with a very wet cloth and wipe dry to a gleaming finish. Because there is no harmful residue from Bon Ami, it is safer to use around your family and pets.

Scuff marks can be removed from walls and floors by sprinkling Bon Ami on a damp cloth or sponge and gently rubbing the spot clean.

Hard-to-clean dirt and grime that has built up on the garage floor can be removed by wetting the surface, sprinkling a cleanser such as Bon Ami and scrubbing with a broom. Rinse well with water.

To clean your grill, use Bon Ami Cleanser to remove burned-on grease. To clean permanent briquettes, remove the grilling surface, close the lid, open the vents and turn the heat to high for about 20 minutes. If needed, use a wire brush for further cleaning. To prevent food from sticking, spray cooking surfaces with vegetable oil while grill is not in use.

Hose down the outdoor furniture and use Bon Ami to remove stubborn soil and stains from plastic or aluminum furniture by making a paste, rubbing gently and rinsing. Some outdoor furniture makers recommend a coat of wax for protection.

Check your swimming pool before the first dive of the season. Make any needed repairs, check the pump and filter. A dirty filter can be cleaned with a heavy-spray garden hose. Stains and scale deposits can be removed from pool plaster and tile with Bon Ami Cleanser.

Washing the outside of windows can make the inside of your home seem brighter. Mix one cup of white vinegar with one gallon of warm water and apply with a large sponge. Rinse with the garden hose and dry with a squeegee. Use a cloth or paper towels to get into tight corners and to remove excess.

Use a mild household detergent and water solution, applied with a stiff brush or broom, to clean wooden decks. Or use a special deck cleaning solution. Remove mildew with a solution of 3/4 cup bleach to one gallon of water. Keeping your deck clean will prolong its life.

One secret to restoring woodwork to a brilliant white is to use a dye-free cleaner, such as Bon Ami cleanser. Applied with a sponge, brush, or cloth and a little water, Bon Ami can restore the woodwork's original brilliance.

Bon Ami cleanser can be used on a boat's teakwood trim before it's oiled. Hull planking should be recaulked and sanded before the boat is repainted. Screws and fittings should be checked to see if they have corroded.

Fiberglass boats can be cleaned with a mildly abrasive, biodegradable cleanser such as Bon Ami.

Fiberglass campers can be cleaned with a mildly abrasive, biodegradable cleanser such as Bon Ami.

Use a mild household detergent and water solution, applied with a stiff brush or broom, to clean wooden decks. Or use a special deck cleaning solution. Remove mildew with a solution of 3/4 cup bleach to one gallon of water. Keeping your deck clean will prolong its life.