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