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Useless Tips
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Ants, ants, ants everywhere.... Well, they are said to never cross a
chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or
wherever ants tend to march -- see for yourself.
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To get rid of itch from mosquito bite, try applying soap on the area
instant relief.
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When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, then
pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
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Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your
forehead. The throbbing will go away.
- Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent
ice cream drips.
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Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle
-- perfect shaped pancakes every time.
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To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the
potatoes.
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To prevent egg shells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water
before hard-boiling.
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Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in
the pan -- the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers.
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To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room
temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter
before squeezing.
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To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or
two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a
boil on stove-top -- skillet will be much easier to clean now.
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Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in
tomato-based sauces -- no more stains.
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When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the
dry cake mix instead -- no white mess on the outside of the cake.
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If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a
peeled potato -- it absorbs the excess salt for an instant "fix me up."
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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator -- it will
keep for weeks.
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Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a
beautiful, glossy finish.
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Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up.
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When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the
corn's natural sweetness.
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To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool,
salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh -- if it rises to the surface,
throw it away.
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Don't throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze into ice cubes for
future use in casseroles and sauces.
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If you have problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing gloves.
They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.
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Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw
potato on the stains and rinse with water.
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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors: It does a good job and better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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NOW Look what you can do with Alka-Seltzer:
-Clean a toilet -- Drop in two Alka-Seltzer tablets, wait twenty
minutes, brush, and flush. The citric acid and effervescent action
clean vitreous china.
-Clean a vase -- To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or
cruet, fill with water and drop in two Alka-Seltzer tablets.
-Polish jewelry -- Drop two Alka-Seltzer tablets into a glass of water
and immerse the jewelry for two minutes.
-Clean a thermos bottle -- Fill the bottle with water, drop in four
Alka-Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if
necessary).
-Unclog a drain -- Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka-Seltzer
tablets down the drain followed by a cup of White Vinegar. Wait a few
minutes, then run the hot water.
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