Community Events Newsletter

1. A sealed envelope- Put in the freezer for a few hours then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed!

2. Use empty toilet paper rolls to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat and you can write what appliance it belongs to.

3. For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won't refreeze!

4. To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the freezer for a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The wax will fall out! (Don't do this to good crystal, the temperature change could crack the piece!)

5. Have crayon marks on your walls? A damp rag dipped in baking soda will rub them right off!

6. Permanent marker on your appliances/countertops? Rubbing alcohol on a paper towel will make it come right off!

7. Blood stains on your clothes? Just pour a little hydrogen peroxide on a cloth and wipe the blood right off!

8. Can't tell if the streaks are on the inside or outside of your windows? Use vertical strokes to clean inside, and horizontal strokes outside and you will always know! Also, using straight vinegar will wash your outside windows clean!

9. Candles burning our too fast? Save money by putting them in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to lighting, they will burn longer!

10. To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the flowers, Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new!

11. To easily remove burnt food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover the bottom of the pan and bring to boil on the stove. Wipes right out!

12. Spray all your tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring tomato based sauces and they won't stain!

13. Have a headache? Cut a lime in half and rub it on your forehead, the throbbing will go away.

14. To get rid of the itch from a mosquito bite, try applying soap to the area and you will find instant relief!

15. Ants? Well, it is said they will never cross a line of chalk! Draw a line on the floor (or wherever you see ants) and see for yourself!

16. Using Air freshner to clean your bathroom mirrors not only does a great job, but it als leaves you bathroom smelling fresh longer!

17. Next time you get a splinter, try scotch tape instead of tweezers, you will be able to painlessly remove the splinter!

18. Thought Alka Seltzer was just for indegestion? Think again!

       a. Try cleaning the toilet- Drop in 2 Alka Seltzer Tablets, wait 20 mintues,brush and flush, the evervescence does all the work!

       b. Clean a vase- To remove a stain from the bottom of a vase or cruet, fill with water and drop in 2 Alka Seltzer tablets

       c. Polish jewelry- Drop 2 Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the jewelry for 2 minutes.

       d. Clean a thermos bottle- Fill the bottle with water, drop in 4 Alka Seltzer tablets and let soak for an hour or so

       e. Unclog a drain- Clear the sink by dropping 3 Alka Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes, then run hot water!