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Show ! Y. i : ' "V ' i ' J A) ! ( ' f I j i Jamie Lyman, Escalante High School, makes a basket at the girls region tournament, just one of many that contributed to the girls fifth place win over Milford. The girls will go on to Price this weekend b play at the state 1-A basketball tournament. IT MAKES CENTS - By Vi Blake If you took an inventory of all the cleaning aids you have in your home, you might be amazed at the amount of money you have invested in-vested in them. When you are tempted to buy yet another highly-advertised highly-advertised work-saving product, why not consider a homemade alternative? al-ternative? Here are some examples that are both inexpensive and efficient: effi-cient: Drain Cleaner: Safe to use in plastic pipes) One cup each baking soda and salt and 1 cup cream of tartar. Once a week pour 14 cup of this mixture down the drain; add one cup boiling water, then flush with cold water. This will keep drains clean if used regularly as directed. Fire Starter: about six cups of sawdust; one package paraffin wax; wicks if desired but not necessary. Melt wax in a double boiler. (Never over direct heat. Wax is extremely flammable.) Mix with sawdust. Fill waxed paper cups adding wicks if desired. To quickly and easily start a fire in a fireplace, wood-burning stove, or campfire, simply set one on paper and light the paper. Alternate Alter-nate method: Pour melted was into pine cones. Window and Chrome Cleaner: Mix two tablespoons of cornstarch in a pint of warm water. To use: Apply with a soft cloth or sponge. Let dry until window becomes cloudy then wipe off with paper towels, newspapers, or soft, lintless rags. If windows are very dusty, as outside windows usually are, pre-wash pre-wash them before using the cornstarch corn-starch mixture. Otherwise you get mud Outside Windows: In a pail half full of water, put to three tablespoons table-spoons laundry or dishwasher detergent, deter-gent, one tablespoon dishwasher wetting agent. Brush or sponge on window then immediately rinse off with the hose. No drying necessary as the water will sheet off. Window Cleaner for Cold Weather and Windshields: (This one helps prevent steaming and freezing.) freez-ing.) One pint rubbing alcohol, one Tbsp. ammonia, one Tbsp. liquid detergent, water to make one gal-' gal-' Ion. Ceramic Tile Cleaner: One cup vinegar, 1 cup ammonia. 1 cup baking soda, water to make one gallon. Wear protective gloves and rinse area thoroughly with clear water after use. Store in covered glass container. ' Readers: This is your feature. Send your good ideas to IT MAKES CENTS, 328 So. 300 E. 5, St. George, Utah, 84770, or e-mail: e-mail: viblakeinfowest.com. If used here, I'll send you $2.00 or a copy of Kitchen Tricks. Please state your choice. IT MAKES CENTS can also be seen on the web. www.infowest.comcents. |