Smiles, great tips. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherri Crum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 8:05 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: Cleaning Tips
> > 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 >> > >> > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.1/1297 - Release Date: 2/25/2008 > 09:22 > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
