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Storing Mushrooms
Cover mushrooms with a damp cloth or keep them in a paper bag with holes poked in the bag for ventilation.This will keep them dry.
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Jewellry Sorting
Keep your jewelry in a fabric-lined jewelry case, or in a box with compartments and dividers. If you prefer to use ordinary boxes, wrap each piece individually in soft tissue paper.
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Boil eggs quickly
To boil eggs quickly, add some salt to the water and boil. Eggs will be boiled quickly
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Get rid the smell of fish from your hands
To get rid the smell of fish from your hands, simply wash your hands with a little apple vinegar.
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How to whiten the white clothes:
To whiten the white clothes you should soak white clothes in hot water with a slice of lemon for 10 minutes, then rinse. It will get whiten.
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Pet Grooming
Not cutting beyond the undercoat of a double coated dog results in a better chance of having the coat grow back normally.
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End of the day care
Always remove cosmetics at the end of the day. Don't sleep with cosmetics on your face. They can smear your pillow and may lead to irritation of skin, as well as become more resistant to removal the following day. Gently wipe away all vestiges of cream, powder, liner and rouge to leave your face clean and fresh.
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Leather Care
Store leather shoes away from heat, even if they get wet. Stuff tissue paper or an absorbent cloth inside the wet shoes and allow them a few days to dry. Putting them near a heat source to dry causes the leather to dry too much, and it may crack.
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Retaining Vitamins
Do steam or microwave vegetables and fruits to retain as much vitamins and minerals as possible, as opposed to boiling.
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Refrigerating Vegitables
Wrap the fruits and vegetables in newspaper before refrigerating to keep them fresh for long.
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Beware - Nail Polish
Most nail polishes are flammable, so avoid placing them, even for a short time, on things like cookers, heaters, etc.
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Wine Stains
Treat wine stains immediately. To absorb the spill, sprinkle salt liberally over the area and then wash in cold water with a regular detergent. You can also use hydrogen peroxide to get rid of the stain.
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Bookshelf
Avoid keeping books tightly against one another in a book shelf. Books should be kept in such a way that they can be easily removed.
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Stained Basins
If your bath or basin has stains caused by a dripping tap, rub the stains with stained basins. A paste made of salt and lemon juice and then rinse. If the stains are old and resistant, make a paste of cream of tartar and peroxide. Rub the stain with an old toothbrush and then rinse.
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Cleaning Stainless Steel Sinks
Baking soda or club soda can be used to clean and shine the stainless steel sinks.
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Clogged SinkPour 1/2 cup of baking soda over the drain, and then pour a cup of vinegar over it. Let set for a minute till it foams, then run your hot water or pour boiling water down the drain! You may need to repeat the process.
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OdourCan't get rid of a lingering smell in the kitchen? Try baking some orange peels in the oven at 350 degrees. Bake for about 15 minutes.
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Tupperware Care
Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces and there won’t be any stains.
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When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn’s natural sweetness.
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To remove wax
Take a paper towel and iron it over the wax stain, it will absorb into the towel.
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