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Remove glass stopper
March 9, 2010 | Filed under Tip of the Day
If the glass stopper in your decanter or perfume bottle has got stuck, pour a little cooking oil around the neck and leave for a few hours then the stopper should slip out easily
Recycle old newspapers
March 8, 2010 | Filed under Tip of the Day
Recycle your old newspapers by rolling and tying them into a tight cylinder and using them instead of firewood.
To quickly thaw frozen food
January 25, 2010 | Filed under Tip of the Day
If you have forgotten to take the meat out of the freezer for dinner and want to thaw it out quickly, try putting the well sealed packet of meat in a bowl or sink of cold water.
300-400 gms of meat will thaw in 1-2 hours depending on the room temperature.
You can do this with any frozen food – just make sure the water can’t get into the food product.
Why the cold water treatment works better than sitting on the kitchen bench is a mystery to me. Anyone got any ideas?
To clean a mohair rug
January 22, 2010 | Filed under Tip of the Day
To clean a mohair rug, wash it gently with ammonia and detergent made especially for woolens. It will come out soft and fluffy.
Remove rust marks from clothes
January 21, 2010 | Filed under Tip of the Day
To remove rust marks from clothes, squeeze a lemon over the stain then gently rub in some salt. Leave for a few minutes then wash the garment.
