Brandon Hovater
Well-Known Member
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 walls? 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 pads, I finally decided that this would
> Be much more economical. Now a box of SO.S pads last me indefinitely!
> In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpen ed'' 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?) &n bsp;LOL
> =============================================
> Use vertical strokes wh en 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 w
> indows
> On a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
> ============================================
> 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.
> ============================================
> 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 place d 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 <
>
> 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 walls? 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 pads, I finally decided that this would
> Be much more economical. Now a box of SO.S pads last me indefinitely!
> In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpen ed'' 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?) &n bsp;LOL
> =============================================
> Use vertical strokes wh en 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 w
> indows
> On a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
> ============================================
> 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.
> ============================================
> 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 place d 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 <
