Helpful Hints & Tips Archive

Removing Pet Hair

Use a dryer sheet to remove pet fur from furniture.

Tomato stains? Soak the spot in vinegar before washing.

A well-placed fan can make a room feel 10 degrees cooler a costs only 1¢ per hour to run.

To remove chlorine from hair, wash with a paste of baking soda and water.

Keep slugs off potted plants by rubbing petroleum jelly on the containers.

To remove crayon marks from walls, first heat them with a hairdryer.

To remove fish odors from hands, wash them in one teaspoon of baking soda dissolved in one quart of water.

For safety, make sure burgers and poultry are grilled to at least 165° F inside!

Store good silverware in airtight plastic bags to prevent tarnishing.

Are the ants marching in? Sprinkle red pepper where floors and counter tops meet walls.