Have things in your house that you can't fix because it's too expensive? You may be surprised how easy it is to clean!
Whiten finger nails. Rub a lemon wedge on the surface of your nails.
Ripen tomatoes. Wrap them individually and leave them out at room temperature.
Prevent soil from draining out of flowerpots- When re-potting, place a coffee filter at the bottom, over the drainage hole, then add the soil.
Treat dry skin. Rub a thin layer of olive oil over the skin after a shower or a waxing.
Prevent thread from tangling when sewing. Run a threaded needle through a dryer sheet right before you begin your handiwork.
Settle a stomach during occasional indigestion. Stir 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda into 1/2 cup of water and drink for a safe and effective antacid.
Treat oily hair. Vinegar is a good de-greaser for oily hair because it helps adjust pH levels. Shampoo your hair as usual, rinse, then pour 1/4 cup over it and rinse again.
Remove chewing gum or candle wax from a tablecloth, a couch, or carpeting. Gently rub gum or wax with a Ziploc bag filled with ice cubes until the substance hardens. Shatter gum with a blunt object, then vacuum up the chips. Carefully peel off frozen wax with a plastic spatula.
Organize toys. Affix a Velcro strip to the wall and Velcro pieces to stuffed animals to make cleanup fun for toddlers.
Chill a bottle of bubbly! Fast!. Place ice around its base in an ice bucket; sprinkle with a few tablespoons of salt. Layer salt and ice until they reach the neck. Fill with water. Wait 10 minutes; serve.
