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happy2beme




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 19 2006, 12:12 pm
Do you have any tips?

What household items do you use besides for its intended use.

baby powder takes off sand
vinegar takes out carpet stains
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ny21




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 19 2006, 12:15 pm
You can use baking soda to put out flames-
you can use baking soda and pour it down your drain so it will smell
sweet!
if you have a sore throat you can gargle with salt!
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shopaholic




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 19 2006, 12:20 pm
milk takes ballpoint pen out of clothes.
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happy2beme




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 19 2006, 12:22 pm
Quote:
milk takes ballpoint pen out of clothes.

really? I always heard hair spray. I will try that though!
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chen




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 19 2006, 12:57 pm
Cornstarch in lieu of talcum powder
Baking soda or salt, esp. kosher salt, for scouring powder
Old toothbrush or nailbrush to scrub liquid detergent into collars, cuffs and stains
Nailbrush to scrub veggies
Old toothbrush to clean around faucets and drains
Old pantyhose to clean holes in the toothbrush holder
Bamboo skewer to light stove and candles
Credit-card type plastic to clean candle drippings off furniture and floor, gunk off plastic utensils
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613




 
 
    
 

Post Wed, Jul 19 2006, 12:59 pm
Great many uses of vinegar (over 250!):
http://frugalliving.about.com/.....h.htm
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