Tip

Mildew Remover- 

Scrub the area with baking soda; if very stubborn, scrub with TSP.

 
Daycare Tips

Effervescent tablets aren't just good for curing hangovers- dissolve a tablet in warm water at the base of a vase to remove stains and leave it shiny-new.

 

 
Tip

Before cleaning the ashes from your fireplace, sprinkle some damp coffee grounds over them, which will weigh the ashes down and keep dust to a minimum.
Tip

Are your cookies stuck to the cookie sheet?

They are easy to remove if you work some dental floss underneath each cookie.

 
Tip

Spices and dried herbs keep their flavor better if stored in a cupboard away from heat, light, and moisture, all of which impair flavor, change color, and shorten life.  Herbs and ground spices will generally retain their best flavor for a year.  Whole spices last one year.
 
Tip

An effective way to keep shampoo out of your baby's eyes at bath time - is to rub a line of petroleum jelly above their eyebrows before washing.  The petroleum jelly will help the shampoo to run off to the side (Ladies, try a bit on your hairline when dying your hair to keep your forehead clean, too.)