Add little vinegar to wash vacuum flash to remove musty smell. Intricately carved wooden items can be cleaned by squeezing an empty dry plastic squeeze bottle. The dust will blow off due to the air … [Read more...]
December 2009 Hints
When fruits are sliced and left either inside or outside the fridge, the color of the fruits slice changes. Wrap the container in cling film, the fruits will remain fresh and will taste great! Wash … [Read more...]
November 2009 Hints
Few days before your planned trip / tour, jot down the things to be packed on a sheet of paper and keep adding as you remember the things to pack. On the day of journey, mark the check list with … [Read more...]
October 2009 Hints
Place a sheet of thermocole under the gas cylinder to avoid rust stains and scratches on the floor. Instead of tying stings to hold the curtains, insert a thick "Glass work / Meena work" bangle to … [Read more...]
September 2009 Hints
If the soup is too thin and watery, grate a little boiled Potato into it. Simmer till the potato dissolves in the Soup. The soup is ready to be served. Biscuits will be crisper if you add a little … [Read more...]
August 2009 Hints
If your bathtub is discolored, cover the tub in paper towels, soaking them in full strength vinegar. After a couple of hours, remove the soaked towels, and presto! Your tub will look like new. How … [Read more...]
July 2009 Hints
Are you plagued by rust in your tool box? Here is a simple way to keep tools rust free. Slip a piece of charcoal or chalk or moth balls into the tool box. Prevent color bleeding with new clothes. … [Read more...]
June 2009 Hints
If your car is tarnished with tar, make a paste of baking soda, take a sponge and apply gently on the tar. It will come right off the car in no time. To clean typewriter keys or computer key board, … [Read more...]
May 2009 Hints
If you are tired of seeing the nicks and scratches on your dark wood furniture, then make a thick paste of instant coffee and rub it into the nicks and scratches, and watch your furniture getting a … [Read more...]
March 2009 Hints
To remove bubble gum from a garment, place a paper over the stuck gum and press with a hot iron. The bubble gum will stick to the paper and will be easy to peel it off. To remove paan (chewed betel … [Read more...]
January 2009 Hints
Rub your brass articles with Tamarind and Salt and leave it aside for 10 minutes. Rinse and see your articles sparkle. Discolored marble articles like tables, statues etc., will look like new if … [Read more...]
June 2008 Hints
Add a spoon of Ghee to almost cooked Rice before removing it from heat, this adds a wonderful aroma to the Rice. A little chopped Celery or a Bay leaf or two or a few crush Cardamoms flavor the Rice … [Read more...]
May 2007 Hints
If shoes are soaked, stuff them with newspaper to retain their shape as they dry. Mix equal part of boiled linseed oil, turpentine and vinegar, home made furniture polish is ready to add luster to … [Read more...]
