Helpful Hints

Put a sealed envelope in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap.
> The envelope can then be resealed.
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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 dishwashing
> liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze.
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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 works wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped in baking soda.
> Comes off with little effort!
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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 SOS 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 SOS
> pads last me almost indefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get sharpened too!
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> Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen peroxide on a cloth and
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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 too 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!
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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 stovetop.
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> Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking 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, 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.
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> Clean a toilet. Drop in two 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, then run the hot water.
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> 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?