The Household Hints & Tips Thread...

Dominique · 01-25-2013, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollylane

The Household Hints & Tips Thread

Thank-you Hollylane and Gaige for starting this thread. In my newspaper reading days, I loved Hints from Heloise

. I've always got a project or two going on and with that always comes some sort of snag.

Speaking of snag. My 25 year old Sears Kenmore Dryer is making a noise. I don't expect it to have an operating life of infinity, I'm thinking the belt may be dry rot. Certainly thats something I can repair. I saw where Hollylane posted about ~Gaige to the rescue~ on her dryer repair. Can someone point me in the direction of that research? Thank you again!

Novelafemme · 01-25-2013, 08:07 AM

I recently discovered a new use for vinegar. I use it instead of a commercial rinse agent in my dishwasher and it gets everything sparkling clean!

I also use BonAmi instead of Ajax to clean tubs, showers, sinks, etc.

I use a microfiber cloth when swiffering the house. I hate throwing away those single-use only cleaning products.

I've been making my own beauty products for quite some time now and LOVE not only the money it saves, but knowing exactly what is in them. I make lotion, salt & sugar scrubs, chapstick, shampoo & conditioner...I haven't yet mastered a solid deodorant that really works.

Thanks for starting such a great thread, Holly!!

LaDivina · 01-26-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Dominique

Speaking of snag. My 25 year old Sears Kenmore Dryer is making a noise. I don't expect it to have an operating life of infinity, I'm thinking the belt may be dry rot. Certainly thats something I can repair.

I learned how to change my dryer belt on youtube!

Hollylane · 01-26-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess

Everyone probably already knows this one but its one of my faves and i did it just today...

An easy way to clean the microwave, squeeze a half of a lemon into a bowl with like a cup of water, and i actually leave the lemon in the water as well. Pop it into the microwave for about 4 minutes. Let it sit for two. Open the door and just wipe away the mess. The steam from the lemon water releases the tough food stuffs AND it makes the microwave smell clean

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Originally Posted by Butchsecrets

And it works on week-old exploded fish in the microwave, doesn't it princess

I put these together so that I could show who/what you were responding to, since it was on a previous page. Hope you don't mind

Dominique · 01-27-2013, 05:58 AM

Fertilize your houseplants - Most plants need nutrients like magnesium and sulfur to stay in good health and Epsom salt makes the primary nutrients in most plant foods (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) more effective. Sprinkle Epsom salt once weekly to help nourish your houseplants, flowers and vegetables.

Novelafemme · 01-27-2013, 07:20 AM

I am so intrigued by the paper bag floor idea. I googled it and am in LOVE! Totally going to try it someday. Thanks, guys!!

01-27-2013, 05:58 AM	#5
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Novelafemme Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 2,402 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,981 Thanked 8,925 Times in 1,834 Posts Rep Power: 0	I recently discovered a new use for vinegar. I use it instead of a commercial rinse agent in my dishwasher and it gets everything sparkling clean! I also use BonAmi instead of Ajax to clean tubs, showers, sinks, etc. I use a microfiber cloth when swiffering the house. I hate throwing away those single-use only cleaning products. I've been making my own beauty products for quite some time now and LOVE not only the money it saves, but knowing exactly what is in them. I make lotion, salt & sugar scrubs, chapstick, shampoo & conditioner...I haven't yet mastered a solid deodorant that really works. Thanks for starting such a great thread, Holly!!

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Novelafemme Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 2,402 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,981 Thanked 8,925 Times in 1,834 Posts Rep Power: 0	I am so intrigued by the paper bag floor idea. I googled it and am in LOVE! Totally going to try it someday. Thanks, guys!!