Post by Rhonda on Sept 8, 2007 8:54:23 GMT -5
HOUSEHOLD HELPERS
FIRES:
Baking soda is a great fire extinguisher. Keep it near your stove in
case of a grease or electrical fire. Simply grab a handful and throw
it on the fire. Be careful and do not get too close, and obviously this
is for small fires. Keep a box in the garage and in the trunk of your
vehicle for the same use. Baking soda will put out fires on clothing,
wood, upholstery and rugs.
CLEANING:
Coffeemaker: Mix 1 cup warm water and 1/4 cup baking soda. Let it
run through the coffeemaker. Then run through a pot of plain warm
water through to rinse.
Teapots: Remove rust stains and mineral deposits from teapots
by filling with water and adding 2 tablesthingys of baking soda, then
squeeze a half of a lemon into the water as well. Boil gently for 15
minutes or so. You can rinse and repeat if needed.
Microwaves: Make a solution of 4 tablesthingys of soda mixed with 1
quart of warm water. Use a rag or sponge to clean the inside of the
microwave If the microwave is especially soiled, place 3-4 sthingys
of baking soda in a heavy glass cup, and cook this on high for 3-5
minutes. Very carefully remove the cup with a potholder, and use
a sponge to clean the inside, which will be damp.
Paint Brushes: Baking soda can soften and clean paint brushes
that have become stiff. Boil them in a non-aluminum pan with 1/2
gallon of water mixed with 1/4 cup white vinegar and 1 cup baking
soda. Let cool, and rinse with running water.
Stovetops: Place a little dish soap and some baking soda on a
damp scrubbing sponge and use it to clean stovetops, burners
and hoods that have grease build-up.
Silver: You can make a simple paste of baking soda and water to
clean silver, rinsing and buffing afterwards or place a piece of
aluminum foil into a pan and add 2-3 inches of water, 1 teasthingy
of baking soda and 1 teasthingy of salt. Bring this to a boil, and
carefully slip in the silver. Boil for 2-3 minutes. The water should
cover the pieces. When cooled slightly, remove the silver, rinse and
dry using a soft cloth.
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FIRES:
Baking soda is a great fire extinguisher. Keep it near your stove in
case of a grease or electrical fire. Simply grab a handful and throw
it on the fire. Be careful and do not get too close, and obviously this
is for small fires. Keep a box in the garage and in the trunk of your
vehicle for the same use. Baking soda will put out fires on clothing,
wood, upholstery and rugs.
CLEANING:
Coffeemaker: Mix 1 cup warm water and 1/4 cup baking soda. Let it
run through the coffeemaker. Then run through a pot of plain warm
water through to rinse.
Teapots: Remove rust stains and mineral deposits from teapots
by filling with water and adding 2 tablesthingys of baking soda, then
squeeze a half of a lemon into the water as well. Boil gently for 15
minutes or so. You can rinse and repeat if needed.
Microwaves: Make a solution of 4 tablesthingys of soda mixed with 1
quart of warm water. Use a rag or sponge to clean the inside of the
microwave If the microwave is especially soiled, place 3-4 sthingys
of baking soda in a heavy glass cup, and cook this on high for 3-5
minutes. Very carefully remove the cup with a potholder, and use
a sponge to clean the inside, which will be damp.
Paint Brushes: Baking soda can soften and clean paint brushes
that have become stiff. Boil them in a non-aluminum pan with 1/2
gallon of water mixed with 1/4 cup white vinegar and 1 cup baking
soda. Let cool, and rinse with running water.
Stovetops: Place a little dish soap and some baking soda on a
damp scrubbing sponge and use it to clean stovetops, burners
and hoods that have grease build-up.
Silver: You can make a simple paste of baking soda and water to
clean silver, rinsing and buffing afterwards or place a piece of
aluminum foil into a pan and add 2-3 inches of water, 1 teasthingy
of baking soda and 1 teasthingy of salt. Bring this to a boil, and
carefully slip in the silver. Boil for 2-3 minutes. The water should
cover the pieces. When cooled slightly, remove the silver, rinse and
dry using a soft cloth.
www.oldfashionedliving.com
