Dear Heloise: I need some advice on how to remove hair-spray buildup from our dark-wood bathroom door. We have a rather small bathroom, and the door is right across from the bathroom sink. When I use hair spray, it ends up on the door and looks really bad. I need help to be able to remove the buildup.—Sallie, via e-mail

Try this remedy: Mix equal parts of baking soda and white (nongel) toothpaste together. Then slightly dampen a clean, white cotton cloth with water and dip it into the paste. Remember, you must test a hidden area first to be sure it doesn’t damage the surface.