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Helpful Hints (General)
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Ingredients:
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Directions:
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Flies or bees bothering you? Spray them with hairspray and they will take a quick dive.
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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.
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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.
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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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Take a box of SOS Pads and cut each pad into halves. This saves from having to throw away rusted and unused and smelly pads, it is much more economical, a box of SOS pads can last indefinitely and the scissors get sharpened this way!
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Opening brand new jars can be a feat in itself. Instead of banging a jar of jam, pickles, etc.,with a knife until it loosens up, simply reach into the drawer and pull out the handy nutcracker. It adjusts to the size of the jar and a good twist pops the lid!
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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!
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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 light bulb 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 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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Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
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Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle - perfect shaped pancakes every time.
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To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
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To prevent egg shells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling.
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Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan - the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers.
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To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
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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 stove-top-skillet will be much easier to clean now.
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Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato-based sauces-no more stains.
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When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead - no white mess on the outside of the cake.
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If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled potato - it absorbs the excess salt for an instant "fix me up".
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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator - it will keep for weeks.
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Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful, glossy finish.
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Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up.
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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.
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Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
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If you have problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.
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Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.
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To get rid of itch from mosquito bite: try applying soap on the area for instant relief.
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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.
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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors: It does a good job and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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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.
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