I learned quite a bit from these, Sil, and thanks for sharing. now have to implant them in this old brain of mine and remember to use them! ----- Original Message ----- From: steve doyle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2008 2:17 PM Subject: [RecipesAndMore] Re: Cleaning Tips
> > 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
