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Breck’s – $25 Off $50 Order
Shop at Breck’s now and get $25 off your $50 order! This is an ongoing offer, but Breck’s may cancel at any time. Click Here for Free $25 off any order of $50 or more at Brecks Bulbs! … Read entire article »
Filed under: *Special Offers*, Seasonal
Spot Clean Oriental Rugs
Spot-clean Oriental rugs by adding 1/4 cup white vinegar to two cups cool water. Add one squirt of liquid dish detergent; stir gently. Use a brush or sponge, dipped in the vinegar solution, to clean the spill. The vinegar prevents dyes in the rug from running. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cleaning
How to Remove A Bumper Sticker
To remove a bumper sticker from a vehicle, spray on a little spray lubrication, like WD-40. Then work a plastic spatula (or paint scraper) under the corners until you can get as much of it up as you can. Don’t use a razor blade, as it will scratch up the paint. You might also try using a hair dryer to heat and loosen the sticker. When you have the sticker off, use a plastic scrubbie and dish soap to get leftover adhesive. Follow that with rubbing alcohol. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Automotive Tips, Cleaning
Clear The Air With Houseplants
Some houseplants actually help to clean or purify the air in your home. Here is a list of some of the best plants to use: Spider Plant, Peace Lily, Reed Palm, Dracaena, Weeping Fig, Philodendron, Bamboo Palm, Golden Pothos, English Ivy, and Ficus. These are usually very easy to grow. A recent report from NASA says that not only are these plants decorative for the home, but they can be useful in other modern buildings in that they can absorb potentially harmful gases and other indoor pollutants, such as Formaldehyde, Benzene, and Carbon Monoxide. Place one or a few of the ornamental plants in each room of your house to naturally clear the air. Wolverton, B. C. et al (1989). “NASA report Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatement.” … Read entire article »
Filed under: Cleaning, Home Decor
Ice Chest Hint
Freeze several bottles of water to put in the ice chest or cooler. It will keep food chilled without watering down everything in the cooler. It’s also cheaper than buying bags of ice – especially when you consider that you can drink the water when the bottles thaw. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Food Tips, Party, Storage Solutions
Heal Bruises with Vinegar
Vinegar helps to heal bruises. It lightens the bruise, as well as speeds up the healing process. To use, soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and apply to the bruised area for 1 hour. Use a bandaid to hold the cotton ball in place for the hour. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Home Remedies
Formula 409 Bug Killer
If you don’t have regular bug spray around, Try Formula 409 (the household cleaner). Spray the Formula 409 on bees, wasps, etc., and they will drop to the ground instantly. If they don’t die, at least it makes it easier to swat them without fear of retaliation. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bugs
Coca Cola for Rust
Pour Coca Cola on rust stains, or saturate a sponge with the cola and scrub the rust stain to remove the rust. The phosphoric acid in the coke is what take out the rust. This is great for rusty tools, etc. … Read entire article »
Alka-Seltzer for Urinary Tract Infections
Alka-Seltzer is said to eliminate urinary tract infections almost instantly. Just dissolve two tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of symptoms. Be sure to use regular Alka-Seltzer (not Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine, which contains aspirin and can irritate stomach ulcers). !!!Please check with your doctor before relying on this!!! Urinary tract infections can be serious and may need to be treated with antibiotics. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Home Remedies
