Handy Helpers - Common Household Items page four
Friday, January 08, 2010
This is part four of our introduction of different uses for commone household items. Enjoy!
Liquid Soap
1) Get a better manicure by soaking fingernails in a soapy solution; rinse; apply polish. (This will cause the polish to adhere better to the nail and spread smoother.)
2) Pre-treat oil-based laundry stains such as lip-stick and grease.
3) Soak grimy tools in soapy water to soften dirt; then rinse/wipe off.
4) Kill pet fleas by washing pets in soapy bath water.
Marshmallows
1) Prevent ice cream drips from a cone by placing a marshmallow in the bottom of the cone before adding ice cream.
2) Keep brown sugar soft by adding a few marshmallows to the bag before closing it
Mayonnaise
1) Condition your hair by massaging mayonnaise into your hair and scalp; put on a shower cap; wait several minutes then wash out with shampoo.
2) Relieve sunburn pain by smearing mayonnaise liberally over the sunburned area.
3) Remove bumper stickers, pin sap and road tar by rubbing mayonnaise over the entire sticker or area; let it sit for several minutes and wipe off!
4) Clean/brighten/whiten yellowing piano keys by wiping the keys with a little mayonnaise (using a soft, clean cloth); waiting a few minutes; wiping with a slightly damp, soft cloth and buff dry.
Milk
1) Clean patent leather shoes by rubbing them with a soft cloth moistened by a little milk. Let dry then buff to a brilliant shine.
2) Remove ink stains on clothing by soaking the stained area in milk. (It can happen quickly or may take an overnight soaking.)
3) Repair fine cracks in china plates by boiling them in milk. Place the damaged plate or cup in a pan; cover in with milk; and bring to a boil. As soon as it starts to boil, lower the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes.
4) Use milk if you have nothing else when shaving.
Oatmeal
One of the best poison ivy and chicken pox itch relievers is an oatmeal bath. Grind 1 cup oatmeal into a powder. Put oatmeal powder into a clean, old stocking or cheese cloth; tie into a knot and place the bag under the faucet as warm water fills the tub.
- Scott Askew
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