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If you have any add to it<br /> Helpful Things---who knew??<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours,then slide a knife<br /> under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm...)<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat <br />and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn <br />dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze. <br />(wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped in <br />baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!).<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!) <br />rubbing alcohol on paper towel.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of<br /> scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw <br />away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would be <br />much more economical. And now a box of S.O.S pads last me indefinitely! In <br />fact,<br /> I have noticed that the scissors get sharpened this way!<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen<br /> peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works <br />every time!<br /> Now, where to put the body?<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal for<br /> inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks. <br />Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't wash windows <br />on a sunny day.<br /> They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Spray a bit of perfume on the lightbulb in any room to create a lovely<br /> light scent in each room when the light is turned on.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will<br /> Smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels <br />and linen.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3<br /> hours prior to burning.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the<br /> flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt <br />and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or <br />two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a <br />boil on stovetop.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in <br />tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it Will<br /> keep for weeks.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the <br />corn's natural sweetness.<br /> ================================================<br /> Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your<br /> forehead. The throbbing will go away.<br /> ====================================<br /> Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future<br /> use in casseroles and sauces. Left over wine? What's that?! <br /> ====================================<br /><br /> To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area And <br />you will experience instant relief.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Ants, ants, ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to never cross a <br />chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever <br />ants tend to march. See for yourself.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still,<br /> leaves a lovely smell to the shine.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to<br /> tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, then<br /> pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer. Clean a toilet. Drop in two<br /> Alka, Seltzer tablets,wait twenty minutes, brush and flush. The citric <br />acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, <br />fill with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Polish jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and<br /> immerse the jewelry for two minutes.<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka<br /> Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary).<br /> ====================================<br /><br /> Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer<br /> Tablets down the drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a <br />few minutes, then run the hot water