Household Hints

Maybelline Crystal Clear Nail Polish
Tighten loose dresser drawer knobs by dipping the end of the
screw in replace the knob in the hole to dry snugly.

Tenderize meat with Nestea: Mix Nestea and use one part tea
to one part double-strength beef stock as the liquid in a pot
roast or stew. The tannin in the tea tenderizes meat.

Give yourself a moisturizing facial with Quaker Oats: Make
a paste from Quaker Oats, lemon juice, and honey. Apply to
face, let sit for ten minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Remove crayon marks from wallpaper with a Conair Pro Style
1600 blowdryer: Set the dryer on hot until the wax heats up,
then wipe clean with a paper towel.

Canada Dry Club Soda
-- Remove wine spills or other spots from carpet. Apply to the
stain, rub it in, wait a few minutes, and sponge it off.
-- Remove food stains from clothes. Immediately blot up the
spills on any washable fabric, sponge with Canada Dry Club
Soda, then wash the item in the wash through a regular cycle.
-- Clean countertops. Pour Canada Dry Club Soda directly on
the counter, wipe with a soft cloth, then rinse with warm
water, and wipe dry.

Coca-Cola
-- Loosen a rusted bolt by applying a cloth soaked in a
Coke to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
-- Remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers. Rubbing the
bumper with acrumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum
foil dipped in Coca-Cola will help remove rust spots.
-- The Coca-Cola Consumer Information Center offersa free
packet of recipes including a Mustard Herb Dressing (an
Italian style salad dressing made with one-half cup of
Coca-Cola), a Twin CheeseDip (requiring three-quarter cup
of Coca-Cola and doubling as a sandwichfilling), and
Sweet-Sour Cabbage (using one-half cup of Coca-Cola and two
tablespoons of bacon drippings).