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Show c it Makes Cents By VI JUDGE BLAKE What are the handiest hints you're received through the years the ones you use most someone asked me today. That's difficult to answer, I've learned so much from you readers. But here are a few that came to mind as I went about my daily chores: Chlorine bleach: What would we do without it?. In addition to its conventional uses (bleaching white clothes, stains on sinks, disinfecting counter tops and cutting cut-ting boards and much more), I keep my toothbrush in a glass of diluted bleach to kill germs.. This doesn't seem to harm the bristles at all. For the same reason, I also keep my dishcloth, plastic scouring scour-ing pad, and dish brushes in a container of diluted bleach. This way, they're always sparkling white and never smell musty. True, they probably wear out faster, but that's O.K. When it's gone, I just cut a new one from my old thermal blanket or the waffle-weave synthetic T-shirt fabric purchased for this purpose. Sugar: To remove stains from hands after working in the garden and to stop bleeding and hasten the healing of small cuts and scratches. Spray Cans: I was so glad to learn that the tops go back on much easier if you push the can. Baking Soda: All my life I've used it for many things other than baking It's great for cleaning and If 1 A ' .-" P, V -TV ' i. deodorizing (especially the refrigerator re-frigerator and microwave oven). When I cook dry beans, I add a teaspoon of soda. This really seems to lessen the gas. I even brush my teeth with baking soda. (It doesn't taste that good, but it leaves my teeth feeling squeaky clean. Soda is effective as an underarm deodorant, too, and (I learned this from my beautician daughter-in-law) when used with shampoo, it removes soap buildup build-up and brightens the hair. And don't forget soda for insect bites. Newspapers: To remove the worst of the crud after spraying the oven with a commercial cleaner. Christmas Light Bulbs: Instead In-stead of clear bulbs in night lights. So cheery and pleasant I have them all through the house. Masking Tape: Sticky side out on a broom to remove spider webs without the worry of spiders dropping down on you. Detergent bottle with spout for oil: Lets you get just the right amount when you need only a little. I use one of those cute little lit-tle "Honey Bear" bottles and set it on a plastic lid to catch the drips. Stubborn Jar Lids: Rap on a hard surface to loose them. Seat Belt: Slip it through your purse handle so that a thief can't reach in and grab it while you're stopped at an intersection with the window down. Static Cling Prevention: Dip your slips in a strong solution of fabric softener and let them drip dry. Also spray on carpets to lessen static electricity. Raw Potato: For indigestion or heartburn. Also to rub on hands to remove stains. Bag Balm: (From the farmer's market. Some drug stores also carry it.) For lip salve, chapped hands, dry skin, to strengthen nails and heal hang nails. Mechanics Hand Cleaner: For removing spots on clothing, especially grease spots. Hot Water: In a thermal jug for hot drinks during the day. Cooked Salad Dressing: (Not mayonnaise) As a skin scrub. Leave it on a few minutes, then rub off with terry cloth. The gritty feeling indicates dead skin flaking flak-ing off. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; hum-ble; it is a real possession in the changing forces of time. Be yourself. your-self. READERS: This is your feature. fea-ture. Send your good ideas to rT MAKES CENTS, 328 So. 300 E. 5, St. George, Utah, 84770, or by E-mail: viblakeinfowest.com If used here, I'll send you $2. Or a copy of one of my booklets, Kitchen Tricks, Discard Tricks, All About Rhubarb, or Vinegar, the Homemaker's Best Friend. Please state your choice. These booklets are also available to others. Price each, $2.50 plus $1.10 for postage. You might also want to let family members and friends who do not live where IT MAKES CENTS is published know that that they can find it on my web page: (vi lakeinfowest.comcents.) |
