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Cleaning Tip of the Day
Cleaning a microwave oven is easy. Two precautions must be observed. Never use bleach or air-fresheners in a microwave.
Always use microwave-safe containers when using any of the cleaning solutions below.
For simple baked … Continue Reading
Beauty Tip of the Day
Just as lemon juice is a good deodorizer for a refrigerator it works well as a natural deodorant. For those who want to avoid aluminum and other chemicals in deodorants and antiperspirants, lemon is … Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Many people have happily discovered that garlic can be used as a natural mosquito repellent. Safer, and non-toxic compared to many commercial brands of repellents.
Sulphur, contained in garlic extract, is the scent that … Continue Reading
Health Tip of the Day
Mint can provide relief and healing of sunburn. Mint contains substances called menthol and rosmarinic acid that can bring relief from pain, itching, and irritation caused by sunburn.
Peppermint oil is as effective as … Continue Reading
Cooking Tip of the Day
Cooking potatoes in preparation for a potato salad is easy when just a few simple tips are followed.
Potatoes should be cooked starting by covering them completely with cold water. The potatoes will be … Continue Reading