>> Some of these tips are sooooo good -- just wish we would have known
>> about this long ago.
>>
>>
>> Helpful Things---who knew??
>>
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>> Sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours,
>> then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can
>> then be resealed. (hmmmmmm...)
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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. (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.
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>> 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!
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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? LOL
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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 lightbulb 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! Works like a charm!
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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.
>> ================================================
>> 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?! :)
>> ================================================
>> To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on
>> the area  And you will experience instant relief.
>> ================================================
>> Ants, ant! s, 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 <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
>> "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />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.