I was trying to remember how to clean artificial flowers and came across these tips: 1. 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.
2. Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning.
3. 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!
4. Are flies or bees bothering you? Spray them with hairspray and they will take a quick dive.
5. Sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.
6. Use empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords in. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs
7. For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze.
8. Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag dipped in baking soda. Comes of with little effort (elbow grease that is!).
9. Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!); rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
10. Whenever you purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, immediately take a pair of scissors and cut each pad into halves. Now a box of S.O.S pads last indefinitely! And scissors get sharpened this way!
11. Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works every time!
12. 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.
13. Spray a bit of perfume on the lightbulb in any room to create a lovely light scent in each room when the light is turned on. DO NOT APPLY TO A HOT BULB!
14. Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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Easy way to clean and deodorize your Microwave Oven. Put cup (make sure it's microwave safe) of water with lemon juice in and bring to boil, turn off and let stand for about 5 or 10 min. and let steam loosen splattered food, then just wipe clean with cloth.
When washing your windows or glass around the house; use your old newspapers to wipe with, it keeps the glass from streaking!
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