Serves: 5
Remove water stains from vases by rubbing with a vinegar soaked paper towel.
To quickly rid your iron of black residue, sprinkle salt on your ironing board, turn iron setting to high and "iron" the salt until the residue is gone.
Vintage carry-alls are terrific for corraling clutter. Pick up a few to use in the kitchen, craft room or on a buffet table.
Add a drop of bleach to your fresh-from-the-garden bouquet to keep it beautiful and long-lasting.
Keep an eye on yard sales for old picture frames to use as serving trays. Attach handles and a piece of glass for the tray. Decoupage pictures or postcards onto the glass to make it your very own.
Out of your favorite wood polish? Whip up your own with four parts vegetable oil and one part lemon juice mix well. The oil will moisturize your wood and the lemon juice will clean and leave a fresh fragrance!
Scattering bay leaves on pantry shelves keeps insects away.
Use a cotton rag moistened with lemon juice to dust your plants' leaves...so simple.
Give your kitchen a quick face-lift with vintage door pulls.
To easily remove burnt or stuck-on food from your skillet, simply add a few drops of dish soap and enough water to cover the bottom of pan and bring to a boil.
Deodorize cutting boards by rubbing with a paste of baking soda and water.
Vintage tin containers and baskets are great for storing everything from dish clothes to clothespins.
Rub soap on itchy mosquito bites...instant relief!
If you get a splinter, place a piece of tape over it, then gently peel away. It'll remove the splinter painlessly and easily.
Freeze water-filled balloons to keep handy for the kids' bumps and bruises. Wrap in a towel before using. Feels great and it's more fun than a regular ice pack.
Corn syrup is a great way to remove grass stains from clothes. Use it as a prewash stain remover. If the stain doesn't come out the first time, repeat.
If your favorite casserole drips in the oven, place a sheet of foil under the pan to catch drippings...clean up's a snap!
A quick and soothing way to calm an upset stomach...place 1/2 to 3/4 of a teaspoon of cinnamon into a mugful of boiling water and stir. Yum!
From "Country Quick & Easy." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.
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