Who knew ???
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:51 am
Who knew?
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. (hmmm.m...)
======================================================
Use empty toilet paper rolls 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 dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. T
hey 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. And now a box of S.O.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 linens.
======================================================
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 stovetop.
======================================================
Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray
before pouring 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.
======================================================
When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar (no
salt) 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. Leftover 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, 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.
======================================================
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, 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, then run the hot water.
======================================================
Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and
some not-so-timely) information on to them! I just did.
Makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn't it?
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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. (hmmm.m...)
======================================================
Use empty toilet paper rolls 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 dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. T
hey 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. And now a box of S.O.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 linens.
======================================================
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 stovetop.
======================================================
Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray
before pouring 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.
======================================================
When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar (no
salt) 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. Leftover 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, 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.
======================================================
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, 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, then run the hot water.
======================================================
Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and
some not-so-timely) information on to them! I just did.
Makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn't it?
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