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September 4, 2008 at 3:02 pm #262470
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Sprinkle baking soda in your veggies crisper and cover with a cloth or paper towel for crispier veggies that last longer.
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Dissolve a couple of tablespoons of baking soda in water in a microwave safe bowl, and then bring to the boil in your microwave. Allow to sit for a minute or two, then you should easily be able to wipe out any baked on stains, plus your oven will microwave will smell fresher too.
Sprinkling baking soda in the bottom of rubbish bags will help to control odors as you add trash.
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Baking soda can be thrown on stove fires to extinguish the flames. The carbon dioxide generated when the powder burns starves the fire of oxygen.
Wash chemicals and pesticides off fruits and vegetables in a pot filled with water and 3 – 4 tablespoons of baking soda added.
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Anywhere that moisture is a problem, such as cupboards under sinks, place a bowl of baking soda to help control humidity. You’ll need to occasionally stir the powder for maximum effective life.
Crayon marks on walls? Try applying baking soda/water paste on an old toothbrush and lightly brush the affected area.
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You can save money on baking soda by re-using it. For example, once it has served its purpose as a fridge deodorizer you can put it down your sink to help keep your drains clear.
Sprinkle some baking soda into your vacuum bag to help reduce musty/pet smells being spread throughout your house when vacuuming.
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Mops can really stink out areas where they are stored. If your mop is getting on the nose, don’t throw it out, try soaking it in a mixture of 4 tablespoons baking soda and a gallon of water for a while.
Stains on porcelain sinks, toilets and plastics can be removed by applying a layer of baking soda and then using a damp sponge. This works particularly well on water stains in a sink that couldn’t be removed otherwise without the use of heavy duty chemicals and scratching the surface.
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A thick paste of baking soda and water applied to bug bites can provide relief.
Work a baking soda and water paste onto stains prior to washing to help remove them from the fabric.
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give each greasy seam, fold or corner a short blast with a hair dryer. wipe it clean with a cloth. finish up with a spray cleaner or a mild vinegar solution.
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soften with a hair dryer for a few seconds then wipe with paper towels. or use a stiff piece of cardboard to scrape off in the direction of the grain.
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cut the top out of a 2 liter soda bottle, fill it halfway with water, then use it to store celery in the refrigerator.
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make a paste of baking soda and warm water; apply to grout with a old toothbrush. let sit until dry, then wipe off. if stain persists, rub with a cottonball soaked with bleach, then rinse well.
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rub with heavy duty household cleaner and a plastic scrubbing pad. when the wall is clean, apply a coat of paste wax. future spots will come off easily.
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put on a pair of old cotton gardening gloves. dip them into a mixture of household cleaner and warm water. then run your fingers along each slat, top and bottom.
rinse.
soap scum on shower doors
wipe with a solution of white vinegar and warm water, or spray with laundry prewash. if scum is heavy, scour with a nylon scrubbing pad. rinse.
dirty patio door tracks
wrap a terrycloth rag around a screwdriver, spray with all purpose cleaner and make several passes along the track.
grimy portable fan
vacuum dust off grille with brush attachment. use a hair dryer on cool setting to blow dust off blades. if the grille comes off, wipe blades with a household cleaner and damp cloth.
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dusty drapes or curtains
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getting scuffmarks off patent leather
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how to clean your feather duster
take outside to shake off any leftover cornstarch.
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by sprinkling a dash of cayenne pepper over his favorite digging spots. when fido sticks his nose where it doesnt belong, the spice will make him sneeze.
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spread a layer of cat litter in a shallow pan and place in an inconspicuous spot. the granules will soak up the moisture in the air.
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simply squeeze a dollop of non gel toothpaste onto a wet washcloth and gently rub it across the rings in a circular motion. rinse clean.
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salvage then by lightly grazing the spot with a piece of sandpaper.
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pour 3 tsp lemon juice into the water. The juice neutralizes the odor and leaves behind a fresh citrus fragrance.
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When making pancakes, waffles, or French toast, always cook all the batter or, in the case of the French toast, make a few extra pieces to place in the freezer for those hectic mornings. Just pop them in the toaster and use them like you would use the expensive ones you find in your freezer section at the grocery store.
Do the same with extra sausage patties. Freeze them and then when you have leftover biscuits, slide one into each biscuit and freeze the whole thing for a quick sausage and biscuit sandwich to take with you.
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Was watching a cooking show one day and one of the guests said to put your plastic wrap in the freezer and it would come off the roll and not stick to it’s self before you could get it where you need and guess what it works!
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