How many of these did you know about?

A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then


%26gt;%26gt;slide a


%26gt;%26gt; knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.


%26gt;%26gt; (hmmmmmm...)


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps


%26gt;%26gt;them


%26gt;%26gt; neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs


%26gt;%26gt;to.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and


%26gt;%26gt;put


%26gt;%26gt; Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They


%26gt;%26gt;won't


%26gt;%26gt; refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the


%26gt;%26gt;freezer for


%26gt;%26gt; a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside


%26gt;%26gt;down. The


%26gt;%26gt; wax will fall out.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ==================! ======== =======================


%26gt;%26gt; Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag,


%26gt;%26gt;dipped


%26gt;%26gt; in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease


%26gt;%26gt;that is!).


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt


%26gt;%26gt; BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a


%26gt;%26gt;pair of


%26gt;%26gt; scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to


%26gt;%26gt;throw


%26gt;%26gt; away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that


%26gt;%26gt;this would


%26gt;%26gt; be much more economical. Now a box of SO.S pads last me


%26gt;%26gt;indefinitely!


%26gt;%26gt; In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'' this


%26gt;%26gt;way!


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little


%26gt;%26gt;hydrogen


%26gt;%26gt; peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood.


%26gt;%26gt; Works


%26gt;%26gt; every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal


%26gt;%26gt; for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the


%26gt;%26gt;streaks.


%26gt;%26gt; Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't


%26gt;%26gt;wash windows


%26gt;%26gt; on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably


%26gt;%26gt;streak.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a


%26gt;%26gt;lovely


%26gt;%26gt; light scent in each room when the light is turned on.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes


%26gt;%26gt;will


%26gt;%26gt; smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this


%26gt;%26gt;with towels


%26gt;%26gt; and linen.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at


%26gt;%26gt;least 3


%26gt;%26gt; hours prior to burning.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and


%26gt;%26gt;add the


%26gt;%26gt; flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust


%26gt;%26gt;and dirt


%26gt;%26gt; and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a


%26gt;%26gt;charm!


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a


%26gt;%26gt;drop or


%26gt;%26gt; two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and


%26gt;%26gt;bring to


%26gt;%26gt; a boil on stove top.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring


%26gt;%26gt; in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator


%26gt;%26gt;and it will


%26gt;%26gt; keep for weeks.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt;%26amp;n bsp; When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help


%26gt;%26gt;bring out the


%26gt;%26gt; corn's natural sweetness


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; .=======================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on


%26gt;%26gt;your


%26gt;%26gt; forehead. The throbbing will go away.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes


%26gt;%26gt;for future


%26gt;%26gt; use in casseroles and sauces ......... Left over wine?


%26gt;%26gt;What's that? :)


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the


%26gt;%26gt;area


%26gt;%26gt; and you will experience instant relief.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Ants, ants, ants ! everywhe re ... Well, they are said to never


%26gt;%26gt;cross a chalk


%26gt;%26gt; line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or


%26gt;%26gt;wherever ants


%26gt;%26gt; tend to march. See for yourself.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and


%26gt;%26gt;better still,


%26gt;%26gt; leaves a lovely smell to the shine.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before


%26gt;%26gt;resorting to


%26gt;%26gt; tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the


%26gt;%26gt;splinter, and


%26gt;%26gt; then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly


%26gt;%26gt;and easily.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; =====================================


%26gt;%26gt; Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer........


%26gt;%26gt; Clean a toilet.


%26gt;%26gt; Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and


%26gt;%26gt;flush.


%26gt;%26gt; The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Clean a vase.


%26gt;%26gt; To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill


%26gt;%26gt;with water


%26gt;%26gt; and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Polish jewelry.


%26gt;%26gt; Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse


%26gt;%26gt;the


%26gt;%26gt; jewelry for two minutes.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Clean a thermos bottle.


%26gt;%26gt; Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets,


%26gt;%26gt;and let soak


%26gt;%26gt; for an hour (or longer, if necessary).


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Unclog a drain.


%26gt;%26gt; Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets


%26gt;%26gt;down the


%26gt;%26gt; drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few


%26gt;%26gt;minutes,


%26gt;%26gt; and then run the hot water.


%26gt;%26gt;


%26gt;%26gt; ========================================...


%26gt;%26gt; Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and some


%26gt;%26gt;not-so-timely)


%26gt;%26gt; information on to a friend! I just did.


%26gt;%26gt; Makes you wonder about ingesting Alka Seltzer, doesn't it?


%26gt;%26gt;

How many of these did you know about?
Great list. I am puttin it on the fridge. SO many things i didnt know. I do


the dryer sheets in drawers and under couch cushions, Also using newspaper to clean glass leaves it as clear as new. Alot of these things are a surprise to me,but its great to know usefull things for around the house.
Reply:... And did you know that 'a lot' is two words? Obviously not! Report It

Reply:Hey, thanks for the info... Now I can read my neighbours mail without them knowing!!!





Seriously though some very handy tips that I am sure I will use in the future and I will also be giving Alka Seltzer a wide berth from now on!



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