Thursday, March 13, 2008

200 problem solving tips for your home and your health (4)

61. Remove Ink Stains From Carpet.

Apply a paste of milk and cornstarch, let stand a few hours. Brush off.

62. Dry Shampoo Your Pet (GREAT).

Rub baking soda into fur and brush out. Will smell great!

63. Put A Shine On Your Windows.

Brush with nylon stocking, then use blackboard eraser to shine.

64. Unwrinkling Plastic Materials.

Heat ironing board, lay materials on, smooth with hands.

65. Easy Needle Threading (NEAT).

Dip tip of needle in clear nail polish and let dry.

66. How To Clean Your Neck Ties.

Put tie in jar with some carbon tetrachloride, shake, take out and let dry.

67. Easy Clean Your Nail File.

Press a piece of tape into file, pull off. Remove all dirt.

68. How To Remove Scorches.

Wet scorched area and cover with cornstarch, brush off when dry.

69. What To Do If You Oversalt Food.

Drop a potatoe or two in it. Absorbs the over-salt.

70. Watermelon Ripeness Test.

Look for a creamy surface underneath the melon.

71. How To Freshen Stale Nuts.

Stick them in the oven for 15 minutes at 250° C.

72. How To Destroy Fish Smells.

Rub butter on your hands or wherever smell is to be removed.

73. How To Destroy Onion Smells.

Dampen hands and rub some bicarbonate of soda over them.

74. Keep & Use Over Ripe Bananas.

Mash and freeze for making cakes and cookies.

75. How To Boil A Cracked Egg.

Add a dash of vinegar to the water.

76. How To Make Mocha Coffee.

Instead of milk or cream try some chocolate milk, MOCHA.

77. Easy Boiled Egg Peeling.

Keep lid on a few minutes after boiling, pressure causes shell to fall off.

78. Eliminate Popcorn Duds- FAST.

Freeze it first, the it will all pop.

79. Easy Clean Kitchen Windows.

Add starch to water and clean with a piece of newspaper.
80. Easy Clean Silverware - The BEST.

Use baking soda and damp cloth, clean, rinse and let dry.

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