Monday, April 11, 2011

Helpful Tips

A little help will go a long way. Spread the word!


Ants Problem: Ants hate cucumbers. Keep the skin of cucumbers near the place or ant hole.

To get pure and clean ice: Boil water first before freezing.

To make the mirror shine: Clean with sprite.

To remove chewing gum from clothes: Keep the cloth in the freezer for an hour.

To whiten white clothes: Soak white clothes in hot water with a slice of lemon for 10 minutes.


To give a shine to hair: Add one teaspoon of vinegar to hair then wash hair. 

To get maximum juice out of lemons: Soak lemons in hot water for one hour and then juice them.


To avoid smell of cabbage while cooking: Keep a piece of bread on the cabbage in the vessel while cooking.
 
 To avoid tears while cutting onions: Chew gum.
 
To boil potatoes quickly: Skin one potato from one side only before boiling.


To remove ink from clothes: Put toothpaste on the ink spots generously and let it dry completely then wash.


To skin sweet potatoes quickly: Soak in cold water immediately after boiling.


To get rid of mice or rats: Sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats. They will run away.


Hope this helps. Cheers!