Hi Syl, Thanks for these. Some good ones here-and some new ones too. On 2/25/08, Sugar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Cleaning Tips > > > > 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. > (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 wall? 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 p ads, I finally decided that this > would > > be much more economical. 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. > > When the light is turned on in any room to create a lovely light scent > in each room > > . Essential oils do well for this also! > > Especially oil of lavender or for a citrus scent, oil of bergamot. > > ============================================ > > 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. > > ============================================= > > 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 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, 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? > > > Sugar Says: > A little wicked sugar never hurts > > >
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