things that are just good to know!

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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 keeps them

neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.

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For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put

Dawn dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They

won't refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)

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To remove old wax from a glass candleholder, put it in the

freezer for a few hours. Then take the candleholder ! out and turn it

upside down. 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 grease

that 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 you purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, immediately take a pair

of scissors and cut each pad into halves.

notice that the scissors get sharpened this way!

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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

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Use vertical strokes when washing windows o utside 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.

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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.

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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.

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Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least

3 hours prior to burning.

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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!

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To easily remove burnt on food fr! om 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.

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Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before

pouring in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.

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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it

will keep for weeks.

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When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out

the corn's natural sweetness.

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Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on

your forehead. The throbbing will go away.

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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?

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To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the

area and you will experience instant relief.

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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.

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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job

and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.

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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.

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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 and

flush. 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, fill

with 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 immerse the

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 h our (or longer, if necessary).

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest snellma]

Thanks.

[Guest]

Sure!!!