>>Sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a
>>knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm...)
>>============================================
>>Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them
>>neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.
>>============================================
>>For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put
>>Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't
>>refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
>>==================================================
>>Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag,dipped in
>>baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!).
>>============================================
>>Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!)
>>rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
>>==================================================
>>Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of
>>scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw
>>away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this
>>would be much more economical. And now a box of
>>S.O.S pads last me indefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the
>>scissors get sharpened this way!
>>============================================
>>Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen
>>peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works
>>every time!
>>Now, where to put the body?
>>================================================
>>Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal for
>>inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks
>>Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash
>>windows on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and
>>will probably streak.
>>================================================
>>Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a
lovely
>>light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
>>================================================
>>Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will
>>Smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with
towels
>>and linen.
>>================================================
>>Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3
>>hours prior to burning.
>>================================================
>>To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add
the
>>flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and
dirt
>>and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a
charm!
>>=================================================
>>To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or
>>two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to
a
>>boil on stove top.
>>================================================
>>Spray your TUPPERWARE with non-stick cooking spray before pouring in
>>tomato-based sauces and there won't be any stains.
>>================================================
>>Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it
>>Will keep for weeks.
>>================================================
>>When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out
the
>>corn's natural sweetness.
>>================================================
>>Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your
>>forehead. The throbbing will go away.
>>================================================
>>Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for
future
>>use in casseroles and sauces. (Leftover wine? What's that?!
>>================================================
>>To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area
>>And you will experience instant relief.
>>================================================
>>Ants, ants, ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to never cross a
>>chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or
>>wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.
>>================================================
>>Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better
still,
>>leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
>>================================================
>>When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
>>tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter,
then
>>pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
>>================================================
>>Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer. Clean a toilet. Drop in
two
>>Alka Seltzer tablets,wait twenty minutes, brush and flush. The citric
>>acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China .
>>================================================
>>Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or
>>cruet, fill with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
>>================================================
>>Polish jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water
and
>>immerse the jewelry for two minutes.
>>=================================================
>>Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka
>>Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
>>================================================
>>Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer
>>Tablets down the drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait
a
>>few minutes, then run the hot water.
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