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Archive for January, 2009

21 Jan, 2009

Burnt Stuff on Iron

Posted by: Jimmy In: Cleaning Tips

Rub iron with aluminum foil to remove burnt on starch, etc.

21 Jan, 2009

Getting Grease Stains Out of Silk

Posted by: Jimmy In: Cleaning Tips

If you get a grease stain on your silk shirt, never fear! Just put baby powder over the stain and let it sit for a few minutes then dust off. VOILA! No more greasy mark.

21 Jan, 2009

Keeping Your Tableclothes Wrinkle Free

Posted by: Jimmy In: Miscellaneous

Be sure to save your cardboard tubes from wrapping paper. After you iron your tablecloth, lay it out flat or fold neatly to fit your tube. Roll the table cloth up onto the tubing then place it in a drawer. It saves you from having harsh hanger marks.

21 Jan, 2009

If You Lend Tools

Posted by: Jimmy In: Miscellaneous

You can make certain your neighbor or friend returns loaned gardening or workshop tools simply by painting your initials on them. It will remind the borrower every time he or she uses them!



  • DL Harrison: I will have to try this. I always figure I'm using too much shampoo anyway. Thanks!
  • Angela: I'm wondering if anyone has figured out a good way to sew these 50-lb heavy duty plastic-y bags into a reuseable grocery bag? I'm not sure my regular
  • Sandy: Vegetable (cooking) oil works too.

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