1. Cleaning the blender easily
after use. Fill blender part way with hot water; add a drop of detergent;
cover and turn it on for a few seconds. Rinse and drain
dry.
2. Loosen grime from can
openers by brushing with an old toothbrush. To clean blades, run a paper
towel through the cutting process.
3. Don’t panic if you
accidentally scorch the inside of your favorite saucepan. Just fill the
pan halfway with water and add ¼ cup baking soda. Boil awhile until the
burned portions loosen and float to the
top.
4. A jar lid or a couple of
marbles in the bottom half of a double-boiler will rattle when the water
gets low and warn you to add more before the pan scorches or
burns.
5. To remove lime deposits from
teakettles, fill with equal parts vinegar and water. Bring to a boil and
allow to stand overnight.
6. Before washing fine china
and crystal, place a towel in the bottom of the sink to act as a
cushion.
7. To remove coffee or tea
stains and cigarette burns from fine china, rub with a damp cloth dipped
in baking soda.
8. To quickly remove food that
is stuck to a casserole dish, fill with boiling water and 2 tablespoons of
baking soda or salt.
9. To clear a sink or basin
drain, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda followed by a cup ofvinegar down the
drain. . let the mixture foam, then run hot
water.
10. When a drain is clogged
with grease, pour a cup of salt and a cup of baking soda followed by a
kettle of boiling water.
11. Silver will gleam after a
rubbing with damp baking soda on a soft
cloth.
12. For a fast and simple
clean-up of your hand grater, rub salad oil on the grater before
using.
13. A toothbrush works great to
clean lemon rind, cheese, onion, etc. out of the grater before washing
it.
14. While baking fruit pies,
does the juice runneth over? Shake salt into the spills. They’ll burn to a
crisp and can be easily scraped up with a
spatula.
15. Grease splatters or other
foods that have dried on the stove, burner rings, counter appliances,
etc., may be removed by applying dry baking soda to the spots, then
rubbing with a damp cloth. Rinse with clear water, dry and enjoy the
like-new look.
