" HOUSEHOLD HINTS"

 
* COPPER POTS - rub cut lemon over copper pots to remove tarnish
  and restore colour!
 

* NUTS & BOLTS - when taking apart furniture (or other items)
  especially when moving - put all small pieces in a small baggie
  the 4 oz Playtex bottle liner bags work great - and tape to the
  item!
 

* CARPET FLATTENED? - if your carpet has been flattened by heavy
  furniture - place an ice cube on the spot - as it melts it will pull
  up the fibres!
 

* STICKERS WHERE THEY SHOULDN'T BE?? - Rub stickers with baby
  oil or mayonaise - let sit then peel off!
 

* KABOB SKEWERS - store with cork on the sharp ends - no more
  boo boos!!
 

* DARKWOOD FURNITURE - if it has a scratch - make a thick paste
  of coffee and water - rub it into the scratches!
 

* EASY CLEAN CANDLE HOLDER - spray candle holder with cooking
  spray to make cleanup easy!
 

* DRIVEWAY or GARAGE OIL STAINS - put kitty litter on them - let
  stand overnight then sweep away!
 

* RUST STAINS on SINKS and TUBS - pour hydrogen peroxide on the
  stain then put cream of tartar on top - let sit for at least one
  hour wipe off with sponge!! (Also can try Head & Shoulders
  Shampoo - pour it on stain and let sit overnight then wash away!
  has been known to clean more than just hair!! lol)
 

*SHINIER FLOORS - pour a cup of vinegar into your bucket!
 

* VACUUM SACHETS - use herbal teabags in vacuum bag for
  cheap vacuum sachet!