New Tips from
Rubber Bands
- Open jars with ease. When a small lid won’t budge, wrap a rubber band around it several times to give you a better grip.
- Bring order to your dishwasher. Tether stemware and other delicate, wobbly items to the rack.
- Label meat. Are these burgers rare or well-done? They all look the same on the outside. Identify just-off-the-grill meats with different-colored toothpicks and they won’t get mixed up.
- Find the end of the roll. When you’ve finished using tape, wrap the end around a toothpick so you can easily locate it the next time.
- Clean up a cracked egg. Cover the mess with a handful of salt, then wipe up with ease.
- Shine brass and copper. Make a paste of a few tablespoons of white vinegar with equal parts salt and flour. Apply with a soft cloth, rinse, and dry.
- Keep an eyeglass screw in place. If your specs are a bit wobbly, tighten the screws and top them with a dollop of polish.
- Secure buttons. Apply a thin layer of polish to the center of a button to keep the thread from coming loose.
- Avoid rust stains in the bathroom. Coat the bottom of a shaving-cream can to fend off rings on the ledge of the tub.
- Extend the life of jewelry. Paint a thin coat onto a costume bauble to prevent it from losing its luster.
Here are some of my personal all time favorites are:
- Lemons in the garbage disposal to rid any unruly odors.
- A pan of beer in your garden rids it of slugs.
- Car air fresheners’ have come along way since the old pine tree, use modern scents in your home. I love apple cinnamon. I hang them in my air vents so when the air turns on I get a blast of fresh scent through out my home.
- Black permanent marker to fix scuff marks on my pumps.
- Olive Oil gives great shine to stainless steel appliances.
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I use #4 on your list all the time, but I actually got a big pack of Sharpies to match all of my tricky colored shoes! Works like a charm.
ReplyDeleteLemon and vinegar make an excellent green household cleaner.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing thos ideas.
Tom Bailey