Notabilia

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Nifty Knacks

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  1. Hands that don't smell of onion.
    Do your hands smell nasty when you have been peeling onions? Rub them with a stainless steel knife or spoon under cold water for 30 seconds. You will be surprised at the results.

  2. Getting burnt food off a saucepan.
    So you left the saucepan on the hotplate too long and the pot roast left a thick black crust on the bottom of the pan. Fill it with hot (but not boiling) water, add a measure of detergent for washing clothes and leave it to soak overnight. In the morning the crust will come off easily. Wash the saucepan with a sponge and washing up liquid. Rinse well.

  3. Cleaning the mixer.
    To get your mixer clean everywhere, even under the blades, half fill the mixer bowl with warm water, add a little washing up liquid and set the mixer in motion for two or three minutes.

  4. For whiter whites.
    Soak white clothes in a solution of one part vinegar to three parts hot water for 30 minutes and they will turn out whiter.

  5. Save time.
    Clean the fridge out while you are waiting for the meal to cook.

  6. Bathroom tiles without limescale.
    Wipe tiles down every time you have a shower or a bath and limescale will not collect on them.

  7. Get rid of smells from jars and vacuum flasks.
    Get rid of smells from jars or vacuum flasks that have been stored for a long time with their lids on by leaving half a cup of salt in them for two or three days. Rinse well with plenty of water.

  8. Shiny silver and plastic ware.
    To shine silverware, line the bottom of a glass or plastic (but not metal) container with aluminium foil. Add a handful of coarse salt and some very hot water. Leave knives, forks and spoons propped up on the aluminium foil for 15 to 20 minutes. All that remains for you to do is to wash them with a sponge, water and washing up liquid.

  9. A use for worn towels.
    Recycle old, worn-out towels. Cut them into a variety of shapes and sizes and use them in the kitchen or for odd jobs around the house.

  10. Shine furniture and shoes.
    Do not throw unwanted shoulder pads away. They are excellent for polishing shoes and furniture.

  11. Useful dusters.
    Use old, worn-out T-shirts as dusters and cleaning rags. They are soft and do not leave fluff.

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05-23-2004