I have a collection of glass vases that I love, but several have ridges and indentations that are hard to reach. The results? Discolorations around bases and decorative edges, which is distracting ...

Spring is in full swing in my neck of the woods, and that means it’s time for displaying fresh cut flowers in every nook and cranny of my home (although I do enjoy them year-round). I always have a ...

Is there a more beautiful sight than fresh flowers sitting in a vase? Whether you receive roses as a Mother’s Day gift or buy daisies to adorn your space, there's no doubt flowers bring life to any ...

Dear Readers: Today's Heloise Hint IQ test is about cleaning a favorite vase or decanter that has become cloudy from stubborn mineral deposits. Here’s where my favorite cleaner — vinegar — comes in ...

Q: I am relieved to learn that The Chronicle has a stain- and spot- busting specialist because I have not yet found anyone who can tell me how to remove the cloudy gray film that collects inside glass ...

less than a week. Orchids, carnations and chrysanthemums usually last two weeks or more. A clean vase is important, Ziegler said. “Put it in a dishwasher to remove any bacteria. Then cut 1 to 2 inches ...

Those little tablets that help with indigestion are actually awesome for other tasks too. You can clean your toilet with Alka Seltzer tablets or relieve bug bites. Turns out, they're also useful to ...

Fresh cut flower arrangements are fleeting, but you can keep them lively longer by taking a few simple steps in selection, conditioning and nourishment. “Cut flowers generally last five to seven days ...