Best Summer Tips

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Camping, Summer Hints, Sunburn, Bugs, Grass Stains

Here is one more for summer suggestions:

Summer Hints

Soda 

A neat trick for motorists: When you stop for refreshments, save the last of your soda to clean the bugs off the windshield.  Carbonated beverages cut through grime and film better than conventional cleaners.  Of course you need to wipe the glass clean with a rag.  1979 FA 

Camping Out 

Campers, washing clothes couldn’t be easier! Find a pail with a tight fitting lid. Fill it half full with soapy water and laundry.  Wedge it in a corner of the trailer and drive off.  The clothes wash as they slosh. 

Don’t panic when there is no ketchup for the hot dogs.  Make a quick substitute by stirring together ½ cup tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and a few shakes of cinnamon and cloves. 

Camping Clothespin Hint

• Clip clothespins to paper plates so they hold the plates down and don’t blow away.
• Clip wet towels, bathing suits, etc., on thin tree branches.
• Use one to hold short matches when lighting candles, lanterns, or campfires.
• Use a clothespin as an emergency safety pin or hairclip.

Start a campfire with Doritos.Doritos tortilla chips works as kindling.  They burn long enough to start damp wood on fire. 

Sunburns 

To avoid sunburn, have your children use sunscreen with a rating of 15 or higher and make them wear hats and protective clothing when playing outdoors, even on cloudy days. 

Grass Stains 

Q. How can I get grass stains out of clothes?A. Try presoaking the stained clothing in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Then rinse and pre-treat with a detergent.
Wash, using detergent, hot water, and a fabric-safe bleach. On acetate and colored fabrics, use 1 part alcohol to 2 parts of water.