http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/-t1.htm Please Share Your House Hold Tips Here. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:36:10 GMT 10 http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/85/88/48/recipe10.jpg http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/-t1.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/ants-t1698.htm North Star
For a nontoxic ant repellent, drip lemon juice into floor boards, window sills, cracks in the walls, or any other place where ants appear.

Submitted by Ron Henslee, Missouri ~
We saw a lot of ants in the cupboard and investigated. They were drawn by some sugar that was spilled there. Laying close by was an Alka Seltzer. Yes... dead ants too. They must have died after eating it. Worth a try. It works here in Missouri!]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:36:10 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/ants-t1698.htm#1714 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/ants-t1698.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/candles-t1697.htm North Star Posted By North Star. To remove candle wax from upholstery or carpet: After wax hardens, scrape up excess with a dull knife. Place a white paper towel over the remaining wax. Place a warm iron over the paper towel and press gently. Repeat until all the wax is transferred to the paper towel. If the wax was colored and leaves a stain, pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a rag; gently dab the stain. Mix one teaspoon of a neutral detergent (a mild detergent containing no alkalies or bleaches) ... House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:35:32 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/candles-t1697.htm#1713 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/candles-t1697.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/carpets-t1696.htm North Star
To repair damage from cigarette burns, cut undamaged threads from the corner of the carpet or an inconspicuous place. Glue them into the burn hole. Cover with paper towels and a book to dry for 24 hours.

To remove indentations caused by furniture rearrangement, apply moisture from a steam iron and brush the nap of the carpet.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:34:44 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/carpets-t1696.htm#1712 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/carpets-t1696.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/cement-floors-t1695.htm North Star
To prevent painted cement floors from peeling, before you paint them again, pour a bottle of white vinegar in a bucket and "paint" your floors with it first. After the vinegar dries, apply a coat of paint. This will work on most metal surfaces, also.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:34:06 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/cement-floors-t1695.htm#1711 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/cement-floors-t1695.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/dishwasher-t1694.htm North Star
Try a tablespoon of vinegar in the dishwasher rinse - it's a lot cheaper than the commercial rinse aids.

Run 1/8 cup citric acid crystals through a dishwasher cycle to get rid of any brown spot build up.

Save energy by turning off the heat dry, and poppin open the dishwasher to let the dishes air dry at the end of the wash and final rinse cycle.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:33:30 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/dishwasher-t1694.htm#1710 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/dishwasher-t1694.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/air-fresheners-t1693.htm North Star Posted By North Star. When stick-on air fresheners lose their odor, remove the plastic top. Soak the felt in boiling hot water for several seconds. Place it on a paper towel to absorb most of the water. Replace the felt and lid. Or just run them under hot water briefly. They last and last and last if you do this every couple days. Attach a stick-on air freshener in your favorite scent to the top of one of the blades on your ceiling fan. Turn on the fan (use the low setting so as not ... House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:32:46 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/air-fresheners-t1693.htm#1709 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/air-fresheners-t1693.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/fireplace-t1692.htm North Star Posted By North Star. Before cleaning ashes out, mist the ashes with a spray bottle filled with water. This prevents the ashes from flying all over. To clean a glass fireplace screen, wait until the morning after the fire. Dampen a paper towel with water, dip it in the cold ashes, and rub the glass with it. Wipe the glass with a clean paper towel or old newspaper. Toss used towels or newspaper into the fireplace to kindle the next fire. Throw a few lemon peels into the winter fire ... House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:32:14 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/fireplace-t1692.htm#1708 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/fireplace-t1692.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/humidifier-t1691.htm North Star
To prevent lime deposits from building up, drop an old copper scouring pad into the water container.

Add a couple tablespoons of common bleach to your humidifier twice a week. The bleach will clean off slime and scale, kill bacteria, and make parts last longer. You can add a couple drops of fragrance to scent the bleach, if desired.

Eliminate musty odor by pouring three or four capsful of bottled lemon juice into the water.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:31:31 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/humidifier-t1691.htm#1707 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/humidifier-t1691.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/painting-t1690.htm North Star Posted By North Star. To keep a paint tray like new, insert it inside a plastic bag. Pour the paint into the try. When you're finished painting, pour the remaining paint back into the bucket (or an old jar if there's just a little bit left. Glue a paper plate to the bottom of the paint can. The plate should be an inch or two wider all around than the can so it can catch drips. This saves you the trouble of moving newspapers around under the can. When using an oil-based paint, keep ... House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:30:51 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/painting-t1690.htm#1706 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/painting-t1690.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/screws-t1689.htm North Star Posted By North Star. To help screws screw in more easily, push them into a bar of hand soap before inserting. If screws become loose and is no longer holding firm, saturate a cotton ball with Elmer's glue. Push the entire cotton ball into the hole. Allow dry at least 24 hours and reinsert the screw gently with a screw driver. To prevent screws from coming loose, put a drop or two of clear nail polish into the hole before you finish tightening the screw. House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:30:10 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/screws-t1689.htm#1705 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/screws-t1689.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/all-purpose-spray-cleaner-t1688.htm North Star
Ingredients.

1 pint rubbing alcohol
1 tablespoon dish washing detergent
1 tablespoon household ammonia
1 tablespoon vinegar

Mix in a gallon jug. Fill jug with warm water and shake. You can put this in a spray bottle and use as you would Windex. Great for cleaning windows, chrome and bath fixtures.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:29:30 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/all-purpose-spray-cleaner-t1688.htm#1704 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/all-purpose-spray-cleaner-t1688.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/baby-wipes-t1687.htm North Star
Ingredients.

2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons baby shampoo
2 tablespoons baby oil

Mix these ingredients. Soak heavy, white paper towels in this solution and tuck into used baby wipes containers or plastic bags to use in the nursery.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:28:45 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/baby-wipes-t1687.htm#1703 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/baby-wipes-t1687.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/barbecue-fire-starters-t1686.htm North Star
1 pound paraffin
Sawdust

Melt paraffin and mix with sawdust. Pour into an empty cardboard egg carton. After the wax is set, the 12 cubes are cut from the egg carton. To start the charcoal, place one cube in the barbecue container and cover with briquettes. Light, then relax until the coals are ready.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:27:49 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/barbecue-fire-starters-t1686.htm#1702 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/barbecue-fire-starters-t1686.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/buddy-burner-t1685.htm North Star Posted By North Star. 1 clean tuna can 1 (2-inch) square paraffin Corrugated cardboard Cut a long strip of cardboard. The width should be the same height as the tuna can. Roll the cardboard strip firmly and place into the tuna can. Melt paraffin and pour melted paraffin over the top of the cardboard. To make the stove, with tinsnips, cut vertically about 1/2 way down the side of a large juice can. Make another vertical cut about 4 inches from the first cut. Fold cut section ... House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:27:09 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/buddy-burner-t1685.htm#1701 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/buddy-burner-t1685.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/antistatic-spray-t1684.htm North Star
Ingredients.

1/4 cup commercial liquid fabric softener
1/4 cup ammonia
2 cups water

Mix ingredients and store in a spray-type plastic bottle. Avoid spraying directly onto your computer terminal, keyboard, or central processing unit. Spray liberally everywhere else - on the rug, your shoes, chair, desktop or file cabinet.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:23:14 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/antistatic-spray-t1684.htm#1700 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/antistatic-spray-t1684.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/aphid-control-t1683.htm North Star Posted By North Star. Ingredients. 1 cup chopped onions or shallots 1 cup water Purée the chopped onion or shallots in a blender until they are a fine mush. Add water, a little at a time. Continue blending, scraping down the sides if necessary. Label and store in a glass jar, tightly sealed, in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. To use, pour into a spray container and spritz the liquid over the plant, even under the blossoms. It is best to spray in the early morning, after ... House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:16:31 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/aphid-control-t1683.htm#1699 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/aphid-control-t1683.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/car-wash-t1682.htm North Star
Ingredients.

1/3 cup mild soap flakes
2 gallons warm water
1/4 cup baking soda

Mix soap flakes and baking soda in a large bucket. Add water and stir until soap flakes dissolve. Start washing from the top down. Wash one section at a time, then rinse. Wash the wheels last.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:15:55 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/car-wash-t1682.htm#1698 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/car-wash-t1682.htm http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/concrete-cleaner-heavy-duty-t1681.htm North Star
Ingredients.

1 pint liquid chlorine bleach
2 gallons warm water

Mix well in a bucket. Wash concrete; rinse with clear water and allow to dry. For tough stains, allow the mixture to set for 15 minutes before rinsing.]]> House Hold Tips Thu, 16 Oct 2008 21:15:11 GMT http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/concrete-cleaner-heavy-duty-t1681.htm#1697 http://thebestofallrecipes.forummotion.com/house-hold-tips-f10/concrete-cleaner-heavy-duty-t1681.htm