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Oh forgot these:
8 Old wives' tales that are all too true:
1. Ice removes carpet dents - place a cube in the stubborn hole, and let it melt. To make the fibers come back to life and look as good as new, fluff the damp spot with a fork.
2. Walnuts fix furniture scratches - Rub a shelled nut over marks in wooden tables, chairs, or flooring. The oils will penetrate, condition, and smooth the unsightly nick.
3. Newspapers clean windows - newspaper fibers are denser than those in paper towels and absorb more liquid without falling apart.
4. Alka-Seltzer unclogs drains - if you've got a mild clog, drop four tablets and a touch of vinegar into the sink or shower drain, and flush with boiling water to clear any obstructed pipes or possible blockages.
5. Soap fills holes in the walls - to plug a small nail hole before painting, rub a bar of white soap in a circular motion over the hole until it's filled in. Then cover the entire surface with a coat of primer.
6. Aluminum foil reduces laundry wrinkles - place a sheet of foil under the ironing board cover. It will help you iron both sides of a garment at once by reflecting heat onto the creases on the back of the fabric.
7. Sponges get squeaky-clean in the microwave - put your dirty scrubbers in a shallow dish with a mixture of water and lemon juice, and zap them at a high power to kill bacteria.
8. Plants are air purifiers - the best air-cleaners are bamboo palm, ficus and philodendron.
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8 Old wives' tales that are all too true:
1. Ice removes carpet dents - place a cube in the stubborn hole, and let it melt. To make the fibers come back to life and look as good as new, fluff the damp spot with a fork.
2. Walnuts fix furniture scratches - Rub a shelled nut over marks in wooden tables, chairs, or flooring. The oils will penetrate, condition, and smooth the unsightly nick.
3. Newspapers clean windows - newspaper fibers are denser than those in paper towels and absorb more liquid without falling apart.
4. Alka-Seltzer unclogs drains - if you've got a mild clog, drop four tablets and a touch of vinegar into the sink or shower drain, and flush with boiling water to clear any obstructed pipes or possible blockages.
5. Soap fills holes in the walls - to plug a small nail hole before painting, rub a bar of white soap in a circular motion over the hole until it's filled in. Then cover the entire surface with a coat of primer.
6. Aluminum foil reduces laundry wrinkles - place a sheet of foil under the ironing board cover. It will help you iron both sides of a garment at once by reflecting heat onto the creases on the back of the fabric.
7. Sponges get squeaky-clean in the microwave - put your dirty scrubbers in a shallow dish with a mixture of water and lemon juice, and zap them at a high power to kill bacteria.
8. Plants are air purifiers - the best air-cleaners are bamboo palm, ficus and philodendron.
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