HOUSEHOLD TIPS

Cleaning glass windows
Add one teaspoon of corn flour to one litre of water. Wipe down glass and dry with a soft cloth or newspaper.                                    
Rub windows and mirrors with newspaper dampened with 1 part white vinegar to 10 parts water.

Cleaning microwave
Bring a cup of water to boil in it. The steam will help to loosen the dried-on food and can then be easily wiped away. Adding little baking soda in the water also helps.

Place a half lemon cut-side down on a microwaveable plate with little water. Microwave until the inside is steamy and lemon is hot. Now wipe the inside with a paper towel.


Longer life for flowers
Cut the stems in water at 45 degree angles using a sharp knife. To make cut flowers last longer, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the water.Aspirin tablets also works.
Change the water every other day.
Its good to give the flowers a daily mist of water. Keep the flowers way from hotspots in your house.
                                   

Removing nail polish stains
Apply hairspray on the stains. Peel the nail polish off and wash. Repeat the process until the stain is completely removed. This works on clothes and carpet.

Cleaning oven
It is easier to clean the oven when it is warm than cold. Make a paste of baking soda and water and spray it all over the inside. Let it sit for 20 minutes,then rub it off with a sponge.

Kitchen odours
Pour white vinegar in a small bowl on the kitchen counter overnight.

Get rid of the lingering smell in the kitchen by baking orange peel in the oven.

Unblocking the sink
Unblock the sink by putting a handful of bicarbonate of soda down the drain followed by a cup of vinegar, pour in a kettle full of boiling water after a few hours.

Shiny bathroom taps
Shine up your bathroom taps with a dab of white toothpaste.

Cleaning chopping boards
Rub with a slice of lemon to disinfect the chopping board.

Removing stains from plastic
Rub lemon juice on the stain and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with water.

Removing stains from clothes
Cover the stain well with white toothpaste. Rub it vigorously, rinse with warm water and then launder as usual.

Deodorize containers
Stuff a balled-up piece of newspaper into lunch box or plastic containers, seal it and leave overnight.

Cleaning iron
Toothpaste will pull grime and grunk off your iron. Using a mild cloth, dab a bit of white toothpaste onto the iron. Scrub gently and rinse with water.

Shoe odours
Putting dry tea bags in smelly shoes takes away the unpleasant odour.