Household Hints
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This tutorial is perfect timing if you’re bulk buying and stocking up the freezer this fall, here’s how to wrap meat nice & air tight for freezing.
Nitty-Gritty Guide to Cleaning Household Surfaces | Organizing : RealSimple.com
www.realsimple.com/realsimple/gallery/0,21863,1032... With just one bucket of supplies, you can scrub the entire house — here's which products clean what
Another site that's really comprehensive about cleaning and housekeeping is HousekeepingChannel.com ([www.housekeepingchannel.com]). Deep-Cleaning in 1-2-3 Steps | Organizing | 4 : RealSimple.com
www.realsimple.com/realsimple/gallery/0,21863,1044... MicrowaveClean spills and deodorize with this routine from
San Francisco Chronicle cleaning columnist
Tara Aronson.Step 1: Fill a coffee mug with water and a few slices of lemon; put it in the middle of the microwave’s tray. Cook on a high setting for about three minutes, then turn off the microwave. Step 2: Leave the mug inside for another three minutes or so. The steam will soften food spills, and the hot lemon will give that lingering pasta-sauce odor the boot once and for all. Step 3: Open the door and take out the mug. Wipe down the walls with warm, soapy water to remove residue and food. Then rinse and dry with a clean dishcloth. MacGyver Tip: Steam-Clean the Microwave with Vinegar
lifehacker.com/software/macgyver-tip/steam+clean-t... get rid of the burnt-on splatters inside the microwave with a simple technique:
MacGyver Tip: Clean Tough Stains With White Vinegar - Lifehacker
lifehacker.com/software/macgyver-tip/clean-tough-s... Anyone with hard water in their community can relate to the problem of some pretty impregnable stains.
MacGyver Tip: Clean the dishwasher with Kool-Aid - Lifehacker
www.lifehacker.com/software/cleaning/macgyver-tip-... Pour a packet of lemonade Kool-Aid (the only flavor that works) into the detergent cup and run the dishwasher while empty... The citric acid in the mix wipes out stains, so you don't have to.
Remove Grease Stains with Cornmeal | Cleaning : RealSimple.com
www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,1587... Pour on enough to cover the soiled area and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. Vacuum to remove the grains.
Cornmeal! Video Demonstration: How to peel a boiled egg - Lifehacker
www.lifehacker.com/software/video-demonstration/vi... I love boiled eggs, but the peeling part can be a bit irritating. How do you get more quickly to the wonderful yolky goodness? This video demonstration should help ya out.
Clean like a maid! » Curbly | DIY Design Community « Keywords: cleaning, tips
www.curbly.com/badbadivy/posts/1011-Clean-like-a-m... **Maid's Tip** Cleaning your microwave is easy peasy. Put a bowl of vinegar and water in the microwave, and cook on high for 3 minutes. Then just wipe out the microwave with a rag. The vinegar will take care of that funky popcorn/bacon smell combo most everyone's microwave has, and the steam will soften even the most funky funk that's in your microwave. Sponge Techniques:
* Put sponges in utensil compartment of dishwasher or launder & dry with clothes * Microwave a wet sponge for 1 MN Garbage Disposal Tips
* Run lemon peels and ice in garbage disposal to sharpen blades and deoderize * Run hot water & 1 Tbl dishwashing detergent in disposal for 15-30 seconds, then run hot water until suds are gone. This prevents grease build up. MacGyver Tip: Clean up gasoline stains with dish detergent - Lifehacker
www.lifehacker.com/software/macgyver/macgyver-tip-... Don't use kitty litter to get grease and gasoline stains off of cement--you will never get it all. Instead, use powdered dishwasher detergent. |