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Article by: Mrs. Party. Helpful Hints ~ Flies or bees bothering you? Spray them with hair spray and they will take a quick dive. ~ Sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. ~ 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 , Growing White Pine Trees In The Athens Pa. Area steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water , Gardening Tools- an Overview and put Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze. ~ Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped in baking soda. Comes of 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 pads, I finally decided that this would be much more economical. And now a box of S.O.S. pads last me indefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get sharpened this way! ~ Opening brand new jars can be a feat in itself. Well, I have found a way to make it the easiest thing to do. Instead of banging a jar of jam, pickles, etc., with a knife until it loosens up, I simply reach into the drawer and pull out the handy nutcracker. It adjusts to the size of the jar and I simply give it a good twist and off pops the lid! ~ Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works every time! ~ Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside , Montgomery County Pa Bucks County Pa Roofing and horizontal for inside , Joyful Autumn Rose Growing windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks. Straight vinegar will get outside , The Cranberry Viburnum Will Thrive In New Hope Pa windows really clean. Don't wash windows , Choosing a Carpet Cleaning Company on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak. ~ Spray a bit of perfume on the light , Choosing a Carpet Cleaning Company bulb in any room , Laying Out Your New Landscape to create a lovely light , Gardening Tools- an Overview scent in each room , The Beautiful Garden when the light , Create Show-stopping Indoor Flower Displays is turned on. Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. 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Works like a charm! ~ To easily remove burnt on food , How To Find Discount Area Rugs Online from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water , Outdoor lighting fixtures - Great selection available online to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove top. ~ Spray your Tupperware with non stick cooking spray before pouring in tomato , A New Outdoor Craft Idea for All Ages based sauces and there won't be any stains. ~ When a cake recipe calls , Drying Roses for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and there won't be any white , Seven Gardening By the Yard Tips mess on the outside , Landscaping Tips: Boost Energy Efficiency with Shading Trees of the cake. ~ Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks. ~ When boiling corn , Finding the right Leaf Blower. on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn's natural , How To Use Vines In Landscaping Your Home 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. ~ 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 , A Great Plant For Danboro Pa. - The Burning Bush or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself. , Selecting The Right Bonsai Pots Is Very Important ~ 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, 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 , A Look at Window Awnings vase or cruet, fill with water , The Beautiful Garden and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets. * Polish jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass , Native Trees and Plants For Columbia County, PA of water , Drying Roses and immerse the jewelry for two minutes. * Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, , Decorating using drink coasters 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 , Finding the right Leaf Blower. Vinegar. Wait a few minutes, then run the hot water. , Feng Shui Colors And What They Represent About the Author Mrs. Party... Gail Leino is the internet's leading authority on giving the best possible party, using proper etiquette and manners while also teaching organizational skills , 15 Minutes To Lower Electric Consumption Of Refrigerator and fun facts. |
  
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