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Camping with rust? Try lemon and borax

Dear Heloise: We inherited my uncle’s camper, and the sink has rust stains. Do you have a cleaning formula that I can use instead of commercial cleaners? — Evelyn G., Shreveport, La.

Evelyn, for a job like that, I’d recommend slicing a lemon in half and dipping it in borax. Then scrub the surface, rinse well and dry. Borax is abrasive and should get off that grime. This formula works great for rust stains on porcelain or enamel tubs and sinks, but don’t use it on granite, glazed tile, laminate, marble or other surfaces that scratch easily. — Heloise

(Heloise is a columnist for King Features Syndicate. Send money-or time-saving hint to P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000, fax it to 210-HELOISE or e-mail: Heloise@Heloise.com.)

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