Emergency sewing kit

September 6, 2010 Filed under Tip of the Day

Make up a sewing kit to keep handy for emergency with pins, needles, various coloured cotton threads, small scissors. Store in a plastic container or an empty glass jar with a lid.

Remove fruit stains from fabrics

April 22, 2010 Filed under Tip of the Day

To remove fruit stains from fabrics, soften the stain with warm vinegar and then wash.

Remove chocolate stains from clothes

March 16, 2010 Filed under Tip of the Day

To remove chocolate stains from clothing, rinse the stain with soap and cold water then wash with soap and hot water.  The cold water treatment will deal to the colour and the heat will take to the greasy part of the stain.

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.

Clear the clutter at home

November 27, 2009 Filed under An organised life

Is your home cluttered with stuff you don’t need.  Have you ever tried to get rid of the clutter in your home? How often do you look at stuff you don’t need and just sigh and walk away. Read more

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