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.
>>
>> =============================================
>> Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and some
>>not-so-timely)
>> information on to a friend! I just did.
>> Makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn't it?
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