Tuesday, August 28, 2007

526- HOUSEHOLD TIPS

THESE ARE SOME HOMESPUN TIPS TO HELP WITH TOUGH HOUSEHOLD PROBLEMS.
ALSO SOME VERY GOOD SUGGESTIONS AND HELPFUL HINTS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER.
Copy and print this list for future reference. You never know when these tips may just save your day......

HOUSEHOLD TIPS:
Flies
or bees bothering you? Spray them with hairspray and they will take a quick dive.
Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. They stay neat and you can mark them.
For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps.
Crayon marks on walls. A damp rag, dipped in baking soda.
Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops. Use rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
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.
When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and there won't be any white mess on the outside of the cake.
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.
Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
Uses for Alka Seltzer:
Clean a toilet.
Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush.
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.
And now my tip of the day... Have a very good one!
.....GED.....

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