Cut matching tufts of carpet from an unseen area or spare pieces of carpet, dab their ends with rubber cement and insert them into the hole. Work the tufts upright with a pin. When dry, use the pin to blend them with the surrounding pile. To remove fingerprints from pianos or other wood surfaces with a high shine, clean with a dampened chamois and polish dry with a second, dry chamois. When a piano is not in use, close its top but expose the keyboard to light occasionally.
Ivory turns yellow if it is continuously kept away from light.
Toothpaste 2 parts salt and 1 part lemon juice Baking soda and water Be extra careful not to get paste into the cracks between the keys, wipe off with a damp cloth and then buff with a dry cloth. Let the solution stay momentarily to break down grease, then wipe it off with paper towels. Finish-up with an application of appliance wax to make cleaning easier the next time. Rinse and wipe dry. If an artistic youngster uses your refrigerator door as a canvas with a permanent marker, use a little lighter fluid to remove the artwork.