Handy Household Tips
1. Zippers sticking? Rub the edge with a bar of soap.
2. When washing clothes, add the detergent to the water. Pouring detergent directly on clothing can cause fabrics to fade.
3. Tired of storing cords and having them get all messed up? Use an empty toilet paper roll to put the cords in to keep neat and write on the roll what the cord belongs to.
4. I love candles, so to make them last longer I put in the freezer for at least 3 hours before burning to make them last longer. Hate getting out the melted wax when the candle is finished burning? Put the candle holder upside down in the freezer for a few hours and the remains will pop right out!
5. This will also work for pantyhose. Freeze your pantyhose before you wear them to make them last longer. Simply wet, wring out, place in a plastic bag and toss in freezer. Hang to thaw
6. Saving money can be easy! Cut in half your cotton balls in the bathroom, your SOS pads & sponges in the kitchen.
7. Got a boo-boo cut and the blood stained your clothes? Use a little hydrogen peroxide on a cloth and wipe the fabric till gone!
8. Scented candles are expensive. Try this instead. Spray just a touch of perfume on a light bulb to give your room a nice scent when the light is turned on.
9. Need to get wrinkles out fast? Wet a washcloth and toss in the dryer with the wrinkled item
10. Need to freshen up the scent of your clothes stored away? Put a fabric softener sheet in your drawers to make your clothes smell April Fresh!
11. Are you kids budding artists and write on the walls with crayons? Dip a damp cloth in baking soda to get the marks off walls. Rubbing alcohol on a paper towel will help get permanent markers off appliances and counter tops.
12. Don’t toss away those skillets that have burnt food on them. Put a few drops of dish soap with water to cover the bottom then bring to a boil to remove.
13. Hate those stains on your plastic ware? Spray with nonstick cooking spray before putting any red sauce.
14. Kids got a splinter? Don’t use a needle, try scotch tape! Put the tape over the splinter and pull off. It should remove the splinter with no pain.
15. I hate mosquito bites! Put rubbing alcohol or vinegar on the bite to help the itch go away. Vick’s Vaporub on your lets will ward of f ticks. Also try a combination of ½ pure vanilla and ½ water for a mosquito and tick repellant. Lavender also works, put some pure lavender oil on your pulse points when outside.
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