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>
>
>Sealed envelope -
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>Put in the freezer for a few hours,
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>then slide a knife under the flap.
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>The envelope can then be resealed.
>
>(hmmmmmm.).
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>
>Use Empty toilet paper roll
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>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:
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>get warm water and put Dawn dishwashing 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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>Crayon marks on walls?
>
>This worked wonderfully!
>
>A damp rag, dipped in baking soda.
>
>Comes off with little effort,
>
>(elbow grease that is!).
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>Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops
>
>(like store receipt BLUE)...
>
>Rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
>==================================================
>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 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.
>
>Works every time!
>
>Now, where to put the body?
>================================================
>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.
>================================================
>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 placed 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 stovetop.
>================================================
>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.
>================================================
>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.
>
>Left over wine?
>
>What's that? (lol)
>================================================
>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
>
>or wherever ants tend to march.
>
>See for yourself.
>================================================
>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 vase or cruet,
>
>fill with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
>================================================
>Polish jewelry.
>
>Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water
>
>and immerse the jewelry for two minutes.
>=================================================
>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).
>================================================
>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.
>===============================================
>Do your friends a favor.
>
>Pass this information on to a friend!
>
>I just did.
>
>Makes you wonder about ingesting
>
>Alka Seltzer, doesn't it?
>
>
>
>
>
>
2007-10-24
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