Dear Heloise: Is there anything that will remove the scum from inside some of my nicest vases? After leaving flowers in them for a couple of days, the scum gets cloudier and cloudier. When not in use, I’ve filled them with vinegar for several days, but that didn’t help. Any ideas?—Jan Sullivan, Dallas

There are several hints you can use to clean your vase:

n Fill the vase with hot water, add a denture tablet or two (depending on the size), let it sit for several hours, then scrub and rinse well.

n Sprinkle some baking soda into the vase and follow with a ...

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