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Author Topic: Helpful Hints Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 03-25-2006 12:13 PM                        Rated G George Household Hints To deoderize and disenfect your disposal Pour 1/2 cup white vinegar in an ice cube tray.Fill the remainder with water and freeze.Once a week, grind the whole tray of "vinegar cubes" down the garbage disposal.The ice will sharpen the blades and the vinegar will clean and disinfect the disposal...  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 03-27-2006 02:08 PM                        Rated G George Household Hints To keep your glass topped tables sparkling and lint free, after cleaning them, fill a bucket with warm water and one capful of fabric softener. Dampen a clean cloth in the bucket and wipe the glass with the solution. The glass will not only be sparkling, but the glass will be lint-free...  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 03-28-2006 07:57 AM                        Rated G George Household Hints Also, about the garlic planted with roses. That also works great for any plant that tends to attract bugs! Every time I plant a flower or bush, I also plant a clove of garlic with it. I have elephant garlic growing all over our yard! But, the leaves of the garlic are just great in salad dressings--2 long leaves in vinegar and oil add just the right amount of garlic flavor! Did you know that if you get a blister, or small cut, you can bruise a garlic leaf and put it on the “owieâ€�, cover it with a Band-Aid and it heals faster? Garlic is great stuff! You can also chop a clove of garlic very fine, soak it in boiling water, strain, then spray the liquid on plants to get rid of bugs, or to keep all animals away from it. This even works on cats, and on dogs the size of a small house, and for deer."  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 03-29-2006 08:24 AM                        Rated G George Household Hints If rust on nuts, bolts, and other type of metals is a problem, soak them in full strength white vinegar.The rust will dissolve.  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 03-30-2006 09:39 AM                        Rated G George Household Hints To remove mold from shower curtains: "I have washed my shower curtain in the washing machine for years with a cup of white vinegar ... be it plastic or cloth. If the mold is really bad you can use soap and a cup of bleach like you would for your stained whites but the vinegar does it good in ordinary circumstances. Just remember don't dry the plastic in the dryer... I don't dry either one. I hang them back up immediately after washing and they drip dry into the tub and the weight of the water in them at first makes them look almost pressed."  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 03-30-2006 10:22 AM                        Rated G George Household Hints While it may be tempting, using dish soap to wash your car isn't a very good idea. These are made to cut grease and can actually harm your car's paint job. Instead, use a car washing soap designed for cars. Use an old oven mitt that you no longer use as a car washing glove...  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 03-31-2006 12:47 PM                        Rated G George Household Hints If you have glassware that may have some fine scratches, use plain white toothpaste as a polishing cream. To keep them cleaner than clean, use your regular dishwashing soap and add a few tablespoons of white vinegar to the sink. This will clean and get your dishes and glasses "squeaky clean."  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 04-01-2006 10:20 AM                        Rated G George Household Hints You can make your own potpourri inexpensively and easily... Fill a large pan or pot with water. Add any citrus, such as lemon, orange, or grapefruit to the water. Add some cinnamon, either with sticks or powdered and simmer on low heat. The aroma will fill the room. You can also improvise and change the aroma you want by using apple slices, peppermint oil or candy, or spices such as nutmeg or allspice...  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 04-05-2006 08:55 AM                        Rated G George Household Hints If you have small items that need gluing together, use a spring-type clothespin as a clamp to hold in place until the glue is dry...  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 04-06-2006 12:49 PM                        Rated G George Household Hints If your hand saw has a tendency to get stuck and not saw smoothly,before starting, wipe a little petroleum jelly on the sides of the blade.The saw will saw much smoother.  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 04-12-2006 02:48 PM                        Rated G George Household Hints If you want to keep moths out of your closet, but hate the odor mothballs have, Save your leftover soap slivers and put them in a vented plastic bag or a netted bag, (such as ones that onions come in). Place the bag with the seasonal items that need the protection before you pack them away. The scent will prevent moths from the items and the clothing will smell great when you pull them out again to use...  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 04-12-2006 07:06 PM                        Rated G Stacy Health tips Hand-Washing Washing your hands may seem rather unsophisticated compared to today’s medical advances, but it works. Washing your hands reduces the rate of bacterial and viral infections by 1/3 to ½, and gastrointestinal infections by 80%. “Frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infectious disease,” say the Centers for Disease Control. You should wash your hands before, during, and after food preparation; before eating; after using the bathroom; and after touching pets, animals, or waste of any kind. To wash your hands: apply soap and rub your hands together vigorously for 10-15 seconds not forgetting under your finger nails, rinse and dry your hands after.  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 04-12-2006 07:26 PM                        Rated G Barbara WD-40 I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known WD-40 product. When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your stovetop... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed. The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "Water Displacement" compound. They were successful with the Fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.. The Corvair Company! bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts. The workers were so pleased with the product they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home. The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest is history. It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people. One of them is the "brew mas! ter." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew. Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you. Here are a few of the 1000s of uses: ~Protects silver from tarnishing ~Cleans and lubricates guitar strings ~Gets oil spots off concrete driveways ~Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery ~Keeps flies off cows ~Restores and cleans chalkboards ~Removes lipstick stains ~Loosens stubborn zippers ~Untangles jewelry chains ~Removes stains from stainless steel sinks ~Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill ~Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing ~Removes tomato stains from clothing ~Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots ~Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors ~Keeps scissors working smoothly ~Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes ~Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide ~Lubricates gear shift and mower - deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers ~Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises ~Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open ~Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close ~Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers ~Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles ~Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans ~Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling ~Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly ~Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools ~Removes splattered grease on stove ~Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging ~Lubricates prosthetic limbs ~Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell) ~Removes all traces of duct tape ~I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain. ~Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers ~The favorite use in the state of New York ~ WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements. ~WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catchin! g the big one in no time. It's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states. ~Keeps away chiggers on the kids ~Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch. ~WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Sp! ray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag. ~Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone! ~If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. (If I knew what a distributor cap was, it ! might help) ~WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape smudges (sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days! ~Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring.! It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks. ~Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 05-08-2006 01:13 PM                        Rated PG Ed In Aurora, Ont. AMAZINGLY SIMPLE HOME REMEDIES 1. If you are choking on an ice cube, don't panic.Simply pour a cup of boiling water down your throat and presto! The blockage will be almost instantly removed. 2. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away. 3. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink. 4. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and bleed for a few minutes, thus reducing the pressure in your veins.Remember to use a timer. 5. A mouse trap,placed on top of your alarm clock,will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button. 6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough. 7. Have a bad toothache? Smash your thumb with a hammer and you will forget all about the toothache. 8. Sometimes, we just need to remember what the rules of life really are: You only need two tools - WD-40 and Duct Tape.If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40.If it shouldn't move and does,use the duct tape. 9. Remember: Everyone seems normal until you get to know them. 10. Never pass up an opportunity to go to the bathroom.  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 05-16-2006 03:21 PM                        Rated G George Helpful Hints Household Hints Oven a mess and you either don't have oven cleaner, or you don't like the harshness of an oven cleaner? Pour one cup of ammonia in any non-aluminum bowl. Place it in a cold oven on one of the racks and close the oven door. Leave it in there overnight. The fumes of the ammonia will soften baked-on food. The next morning, wipe with a damp cloth or sponge...  |  IP: Logged

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