Tips & Tricks

 

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

How to Care for Rayon/Rayon-Blend Fabrics

How to Care for Rayon/Rayon-Blend Fabrics

  • First rule: Read the care label. Many can be machine-washed and then put in the dryer. But some can shrink unless a pre-shrinking finish is on the fabric. So follow the instructions to keep your clothes in good shape.

 

 

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Saturday, May 09, 2009

To Jazz Up Soups

To Jazz Up Soups

  • For thick soups, add lemon slices, chopped hard-boiled eggs or grated cheese.
  • For clear soups, drop in a few croutons, dumplings or noodles leftover from Chinese take-out.

 

 

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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Make Your Own Sanitizing Spray

Make Your Own Sanitizing Spray

  • Add to an opaque spray bottle, 1 tablespoon of household bleach with 1 quart of water. Label the bottle and keep away from children and pets. This won’t be shelf stable so try to use it up in a day or so.

 

 

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Sunday, March 01, 2009

Ice Cubes Smell Off?

Ice Cubes Smell Off?

  • If you have an automatic icemaker, pour 1/4 cup of vinegar into the area where the ice cubes are made. Throw out the first three batches of ice you make and then the cubes should be fresh again.

 

 

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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Quick-Cleaning Baseboards

Quick-Cleaning Baseboards

  • Put on old socks, spray a bit of cleaning spray on them. Simply slide your feet along the baseboard. Poke your toes into the corners to pick up that dust.

 

 

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Monday, February 16, 2009

Gum Stuck on Clothing?

Gum Stuck on Clothing?

  • First, put the garment into the freezer until the gum hardens. Then gently scrape off residue with a dull knife. If a stain remains (check the care label), pour a small amount of dry-cleaning fluid or prewash spray on the stain and wash.

 

 

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Wednesday, February 04, 2009

When You Check into Your Hotel or Motel Room

When You Check into Your Hotel or Motel Room

  • As soon as you get into your room, wipe down door handles, the TV remote, phone and surfaces with alcohol wipes or an anti-germ gel. Be aware that germs can stay on them for hours.

 

 

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Leftover wine

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Leftover wine

  • Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

 

 

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