Household Tips

How many of these did YOU know about?

A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours,then slide a Knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm...)
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Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keepsthem Neat and you can write on the roll what appliance itbelongs to.
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For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water andput Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. Theywon't Refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
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To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in thefreezer for a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upsidedown. The Wax will fall out.
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Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag,dipped In baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow greasethat is!).
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Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
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Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take apair of Scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of havingto throw Away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided thatthis would Be much more economical. Now a box of S.O.S pads last meindefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened''this way!
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Blood stains on Clothes? Not to worry! Just pour alittle hydrogen Peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works Every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL
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Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside andhorizontal For inside windows. This way you can tell which side hasthe 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.
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Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create alovely Light scent in each room when the light is turned on
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Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your Clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You canalso do this with towels And linen.
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Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer forat least 3 Hours prior to burning. ============ ========= ========= ========= ======
To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bagand add the Flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dustand dirt And leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like acharm!
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To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add adrop or Two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan,and bring to a boil on stove top.
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Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray beforepouring In tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigeratorand it will Keep for weeks. ============ ========= ========= ========= ======
When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to helpbring out the Corn's' natural sweetness
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Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it onyour Forehead. The throbbing will go away.
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Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubesfor future Use in casseroles and sauces ......... Left over wine?What's that?
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To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on thearea And you will experience instant relief.
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Ants, ants, ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to nevercross a chalk Line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor orwherever ants Tend to march. See for yourself.
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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job andbetter still, Leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape beforeresorting to Tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over thesplinter, and Then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinterspainlessly and easily.
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Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer..... . Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes,! Brush andflush. The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.
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Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fillwith water And drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
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Polish Jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immersethe Jewelry for two minutes.
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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).
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Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets downthe drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a fewminutes, and then run the hot water.
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