Tag: houseold
group name: recipetiphint
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July 13, 2007 09:37 PM EDT --
Old pantyhose makes a great scrubber for the bathtub and sink
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May 13, 2007 09:31 PM EDT --
Before capping leftover paint for storage, mark the label at the level of the remaining paint so you will know how much is left with opening the can. Label the can by rooms so that there's no question . . . more
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May 23, 2007 10:01 PM EDT --
Because all of your leather products need to breathe, you should never hang coats or jackets in plastic.To protect leather products you can make a dust cover from an old pillowcase by just cutting a hole . . . more
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June 08, 2007 12:14 AM EDT --
Sponging stains with peroxide will remove many simple stains. Peroxide will not injure wool or silk and is not dangerous to use. It may affect the color of the material, so test on fabric first.
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June 14, 2007 12:02 PM EDT --
To remove stains from plastic storage containers, use a baking soda paste (baking soda and water) and rub into the stain. You can then rinse with vinegar (optional) and wash normally. Another method is . . . more
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June 17, 2007 01:59 AM EDT --
Vacuum your carpet at least once a week, even if it doesn't look like it needs it.
The dust, and dirt, gets ground into the carpet and will slash the fibers. Have
your carpets professionally cleaned . . . more
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June 25, 2007 11:35 AM EDT --
To keep buttons from dropping off: Dab a drop of clear nail polish onto the thread the secures the buttons. This will harden and make it more difficult for thread to break off.
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July 05, 2007 11:49 AM EDT --
Don't want to spend a lot time on oven cleaning? Place ammonia (about 1 cup) in an aluminum pie pan and place it in the oven overnight. In the morning, simply remove the pan and wipe the oven clean . . . more
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July 07, 2007 12:16 AM EDT --
Soothe insect bites. Dissolve two Alka-Seltzer tablets in a glass of ater, dip a cloth into the solution, and place the cloth on the bite for twenty minutes.
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July 10, 2007 02:47 AM EDT --
Attach a stick-on air freshener in your favorite scent to the top of one of the blades on your ceiling fan. Turn on the fan (use the low setting so as not to dislodge the freshener) to circulate the fragrance . . . more
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July 11, 2007 11:44 AM EDT --
To remove adhesive stickers:
For stickers on glass use vegetable oil. Soak the item in oil for a couple minutes to remove the sticker easily.
For plastic use WD-40 and let it soak on the item for a couple . . . more
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August 05, 2007 04:27 PM EDT --
Attach a stick-on air freshener in your favorite scent to the top of one of the blades on your ceiling fan. Turn on the fan (use the low setting so as not to dislodge the freshener) to circulate the fragrance . . . more
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August 07, 2007 11:15 PM EDT --
If you have stubborn grease stains on your work clothes: Add a bottle of Coke with detergent. It'll help loosen the grease.
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May 10, 2007 12:11 PM EDT --
Record how much paint was need when you painted the room on the back of the switchplate cover in the room. Then the next time you paint, when you remove the switchplate cover, you'll be reminded of . . . more
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May 12, 2007 09:54 AM EDT --
Use a turkey baster to move paint from a large container to a small container.
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May 16, 2007 02:48 AM EDT --
If you keep your candles in the refrigeratorfor several hours before you use them it will slow down dripping and make them last longer.
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May 17, 2007 10:47 PM EDT --
To sharpen the blades in your coffee grinder, place a handful of dried rice in the grinder and grind until the rice fully ground.
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May 18, 2007 08:33 PM EDT --
To remove cooked-on spatters in your microwave heat a half-cup of water for two minutes on high. The steam will soften the food and the mess will wipe right out.
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May 19, 2007 11:55 AM EDT --
Plants love the yeast in stale leftover beer, so after your next party share the leftover beer with your garden.
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May 21, 2007 10:05 PM EDT --
Sprinkle ground pepper, cayenne, even cinnamon, in the path of any ants, and you’ll stop them in their tracks.
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