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Santa's little helpers

Live Green New Orleans would like to wish everyone a wonderful, safe and environmentally-friendly holiday season! Should laughing at the long string of Boudreaux jokes bring on a stain or two, we’ve got you covered with this handy list of secret weapons for removing those holiday stains without harming your health or the planet.

The Stain ~ The Fix:

Lipstick/Grease/Oil ~ Rub baking soda, cornstarch, or washing soda into the stain. Let sit for 20 minutes, then brush it off.

Crayons/Candle wax ~ Freeze the wax and pull it off; or use hot iron to melt wax into a cotton rag

Blood ~ Soak in cold salt water, or douse with club soda

Coffee/Tea ~ Soak stain in vinegar before washing

Wine, Fruit juice stains ~ Blot immediately with club soda or cold water. Before laundering, pour boiling water with a paste of baking soda and water and let sit for 30 min

Lagniappe for polishing your holiday house:

• Brighten your silver by scrubbing it with a paste of baking soda and water or white toothpaste
• Clean your brass, bronze, or copper with a rub of sliced lemon sprinkled with baking soda, then buff with a soft cloth. Vinegar and salt solution also works.
• Chrome and stainless steel shines after scrubbing with a paste of baking soda and a squirt of eco-friendly dish detergent, or spray with vinegar and polish with a soft cloth.

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