Household Problem Solving Tips (Part 4)

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151. Prevent Nylon From Yellowing.

Add some baking soda to wash and rinse with water.

152. Make A Perfect Sock Darner.

Pull socks over light bulb, makes it easy.

153. How To Restore Velvet Like New.

Brush good, then hang in steamy bathroom.

154. Get Rid Of Knots On Sweaters.

Just rub a piece of sandpaper over sweater.

155. How To Remove Lint From Wool.

Use a damp sponge and touch lightly.

156. Caring For Leather Upholstery.

Brush with skim milk every 3 months.

157. Repair Scuffed Patent Leather.

Cover with same color polish, let dry, then cover with clear nail polish.

158. Prevent Patent Leather Cracking.

Before each wearing, rub briskly with your hand, then a soft cloth.

159. Repair Scuffed Baby Shoes.

Rub shoe with white of an egg.

160. Tip On Buying Shoes.

Buy shoes in afternoon, feet tend to swell in the morning.

161. What To Do When Shoes Get Stiff.

Cut a raw potato and rub all over. They will come back to life.

162. Black Suede Shoes Last Longer.

Wash with warm water, then rub castor oil into leather.

163. How To Soften Leather Shoes.

Sponge with black coffee.

164. Remove Salt Rings From Shoes.

Brush with a solution of vinegar and water.

165. Keep Vegetables Green While Cooking.

Lift the lid of the cooking vessel from time to time while cooking.

166. Get Juice From Dried Up Lemon.

Boil it for a few minutes.

167. Quick Onion Rings.

Onions slice more easily if you leave skins on while slicing.

168. How To Kill Taste Of Olive Oil.

Add a touch of salt.

169. Good Bread Crumbs Substitute.

Potato chips, corn chips or pretzels.

170. How To Keep Your Berries Fresh.

Don’t wash until ready to use and keep in refrigerator until ready to use.

171. How To Cut A Soft Pie.

Use a buttered knife to cut through a soft pie.

172. How To Cut A Frosted Cake.

Rinse a knife in hot water first, each time you cut a slice.

173. How To Make A Fluffy Egg Omelet.

Add a teaspoon of corn starch when mixing eggs.

174. Keep Dressing From Going Rancid.

Put a spoon of sugar in it.

175. How To Stop Cabbage Odors.

Throw a couple of walnut kernels in pot while cooking.

176. How To Soften Butter Quick.

If your butter is frozen, grate it, it’s same as soft butter.

177. How To Keep Cauliflower White.

Pour a little milk in the water when boiling cauliflower.

178. When Is The Omelet Done.

When you press it lightly and it springs back.

179. Keep Milk From Scorching.

Add a pinch of sugar while cooking and do not stir.

180. Cheese Cutting Tip.

A dull knife is more successful than a sharp one.

181. When You Need An Extra Egg.

When you need an extra egg for the recipe add a little corn starch.

182. Peel Onions Without Tears.

Let water run over them while peeling.

183. The Proper Way To Ripen Fruit.

Keep it out in open at room temperature. Refrigerator slows down ripening.

184. How To Pick Fresh Eggs.

Old eggs are shiny, fresh eggs are rough and have bumps.

185. How To Cut Acidity In Coffee.

Add a pinch of salt.

186. Good Refrigerator Deodorizer.

Keep an open box of baking soda in it at all times.

187. What To Do About Grease Spills.

Pour ice water over it, it will lift off before it can soak in.

188. Make A Good Egg Separator.

Crack egg, put in small funnel, white will come through separated from yolk.

189. Reduce Wilting Of Root Vegetables.

Cut off the tops as soon as you get them.

190. Keep Vegetables Fresh Longer.

Put paper towels in bottom of bin. It will absorb moisture which causes decay.

191. How To Keep Meat Fresh Looking.

Cover the cut side with leaves of lettuce.

192. How To Perk Up Wilted Lettuce.

Soak in cold water with a dash of lemon juice, cool in refrigerator for half hour.

193. Make Frozen Vegetables Fresh.

Pour boiling water over them. Restores fresh taste.

194. The Best Way To Slice Onions.

Freeze them first.

195. Keep Beets & Cabbage Red.

Add lemon juice or vinegar to water.

196. Keep Potatos From Sprouting.

Store apples with them

197. Get Rid Of Cooking Odors.

Boil hand full of cloves in water for 30 min. All odors will disappear.

198. Truss Poultry Up So It Will Stay.

Use dental floss, it won’t burn.

199. Tell When Custard Is Done.

Stick knife into custard, if it comes out clean, it is done.

200. Tips For Cutting Hot Cake.

Use a thread, hold both ends tightly and lower through slowly.

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