Ann Posted January 12, 2009 Posted January 12, 2009 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…) >> >> ============================================ >> 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!) >> >> ============================================ >> To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the >>freezer for >> a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside >>down. The >> wax will fall out. >> >> ==================! ======== ======================= >> 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. Now a box of SO.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?) LOL >> >> ============================================= >> 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 nonstick 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. >> >> ============================================= >>&n bsp; 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 ……… Left over 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 ! everywhe re … 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, and >> 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, >> and then run the hot water. >> Quote
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