Use Cooking Bags in Crockpots that Don't Have a Removable Liner
If you put some baking soda along with a few drops of liquid dish soap into the hot water, you wont have to soak it all night. It only takes a few minutes or so (while your eating). I always have a shaker of baking soda beside my sink for sprinkling into pots...
Do Not Use Plastic Shopping Bags
My grocery store recycles plastic bags. I still use them to line trash cans around the house. But, when I come home from grocery shopping (or any shopping), I hang one bag from a knob and fill it up and take it back to the store. And also, at the store, I tell...
Cleaning With Baking Soda
I use baking soda on stuck on food in pots and pans. Before you sit down to eat, cover stuck on food with water, then add baking soda. Let it sit while you eat. By the time youre ready to do dishes, it washes right off.
Milkshake Stains on Clothing?
Try white toothpaste. Smear some on the stain before washing, let set for a while, then wash. See if that doesnt help. I read this somewhere and have tried it with Colgate. Worked for me.
Homemade Multi-Purpose Carpet Cleaner?
I dont have a recipe, but Ive used Folex. You can buy it at Lowes, Home Depot or grocery store. It comes in a tall white spray bottle. It takes out stains instantly and Ive never had one bleed back through. Good luck!
Planting Bell Peppers and Tomatoes Together?
I did it last summer, too. I used a big plastic hanging pot, cut out the center of the bottom, planted the tomato upside down (hanging), and 2 pepper plants coming out the top. Hung it from the pergola. Got veggies from all the plants. I live in a townhouse...
Removing Gorilla Glue from a Countertop?
I had the same problem. I used the razor that I use for cooked on food on my smooth top stove to scrape it off.
Use Removable Inserts In Birdbath
I bought a saucer (used under potted plants) to fit bird bath. Fits perfectly and so much easier to clean!
Food Saver Schematic for Repairing Appliance?
When I had a problem with my FoodSaver, I called the company. They apologized for any inconvenience and sent me a new one. Great company to deal with!
Refilling Foaming Soap?
I read somewhere that you can refill the bottle with any liquid soap. Its the pump that makes it foamy. I havent had a chance to try it yet though.
Growing African Violets?
I water my African Violet real good with city water that has been sitting for several days. Then I make a cup a Camille tea, let it cool, then pour it into plant (from the top). My Violet has been blooming since March.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls in One Hour
I just use the frozen rather then mixing my own. Works just as well and quicker and easier.
Removing Old Stains on Thriftstore Clothing?
Dawn dish soap. Squirt spots, let sit for a few hours before washing.
Sweetheart Roses
Can you place the b & w print behind the color one to use as a shadow? I received one of these as a gift. It's planted in a pot. How do I over winter it?
