by Rena Cook | May 29, 2015 | Household Tips, Tips
You are enjoying that divine chocolate ice-cream, when a blob falls on your snow white cotton shirt and leaves a very unsightly stain. Don’t despair. Rub the spot with salted water and then wash in the usual way.
by Rena Cook | May 14, 2015 | Household Tips, Tips
Full-fat mayonnaise has a high oil content, and it can do wonders around the house. It can help you with the huge problem of bubble gum stuck to the hair of your young offspring. You don’t have to cut the child’s hair. Instead bring out the mayonnaise. Take a fair...
by Rena Cook | Feb 19, 2015 | Household Tips
Coffee grounds are very good insect repellent and are safe for children and pets. Sprinkle the coffee grounds any place you don’t want to see ants, snails or slugs. Effective and cheap way to get rid of bugs that bug you!
by Rena Cook | Feb 19, 2015 | Household Tips, Tips
Always keep a box of baking soda at hand, as it never fails to come to the rescue when you wish to clean and disinfect around your house. You can also clean children’s toys safely with this wonder powder. Put a quart of water in a small basin and add four...
by Rena Cook | Mar 5, 2014 | Household Tips, Tips
Some foods have a strong odor and they smell rather unpleasantly. As a result your fridge smells unpleasantly too. One easy and cheap way to remove odors is to place at the back of a shelf a piece of chalk. Chalk absorbs all odors. Just change it every couple of weeks...
by Rena Cook | Mar 5, 2014 | Household Tips, Tips
Your kids got hold of your lipsticks and after decorating their faces, started drawing on your walls! Don’t despair – you can clean the walls very easily. All you need is a damp sponge and white toothpaste. Carefully rub the wall with the toothpaste, and then...