Did You Know About These?

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...)

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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.

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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!)

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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.

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Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully!

A damp rag, dipped in baking soda. Comes off with l

ittle effort (elbow grease that is!).

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Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops

(like store receipt BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.

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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 S.O.S pads last me indefinitely!

In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get sharpened this way!

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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.

Work s every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL

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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 t oo quickly and will probably

streak.

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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.

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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.

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Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least

3 hours prior to burning.

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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!

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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.

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Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick c ooking spray before pouring

in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.

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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and

it will keep for weeks.

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When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring

out the corn's natural sweetness
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Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your

forehead. The throbbing will go away.

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Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for

future use in casseroles and sauces ........

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To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the

area and you will experience instant relief.

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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.

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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still,

leaves a lovely smell to the shine.

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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.

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Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer........Clean a toilet. Drop in t

wo Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush.

The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China

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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.

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Polish jewelry.Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water

and immerse the jewelry for two minutes.

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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).

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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.

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Where were all these in our younger days? Try 'em ... let me know if they work

and I'll do the same! Have a great day!