Neem powder mixed with water sprinkled on plants works as an insecticide. When cooking bitter gourd, add a few pieces of raw mango or dry mango powder to remove the bitterness. This adds a little tang to the curry. To remove unpleasant odor from your bathroom keep a glass bowl filled with half a cup [...]
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Add little vinegar to wash vacuum flash to remove musty smell. Intricately carved wooden items can be cleaned by squeezing an empty dry plastic squeeze bottle. The dust will blow off due to the air coming out of the squeeze bottle! To shell walnuts keep them in the refrigerator for a couple of days. It [...]
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When fruits are sliced and left either inside or outside the fridge, the color of the fruits slice changes. Wrap the container in cling film, the fruits will remain fresh and will taste great! Wash the mixie jar with hot water and then churn the cream, the butter will not stick to the sides of [...]
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Few days before your planned trip / tour, jot down the things to be packed on a sheet of paper and keep adding as you remember the things to pack. On the day of journey, mark the check list with things that are packed. You will never regret for leaving something important. While cooking, keep [...]
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Place a sheet of thermocole under the gas cylinder to avoid rust stains and scratches on the floor. Instead of tying stings to hold the curtains, insert a thick “Glass work / Meena work” bangle to give a festive look. Soak wicks in vinegar and dry them before using them in earthern lamps. The lamps [...]
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If the soup is too thin and watery, grate a little boiled Potato into it. Simmer till the potato dissolves in the Soup. The soup is ready to be served. Biscuits will be crisper if you add a little Rice Flour to the flour while mixing the biscuit dough. Before roasting Brinjals, rub a little [...]
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If your bathtub is discolored, cover the tub in paper towels, soaking them in full strength vinegar. After a couple of hours, remove the soaked towels, and presto! Your tub will look like new. How to remove candle wax from the carpet? Scrape off as much wax as you can, using a table knife. [...]
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Are you plagued by rust in your tool box? Here is a simple way to keep tools rust free. Slip a piece of charcoal or chalk or moth balls into the tool box. Prevent color bleeding with new clothes. Pre-soak them in cool water and vinegar solution. Want to make the candles last longer? Store [...]
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If your car is tarnished with tar, make a paste of baking soda, take a sponge and apply gently on the tar. It will come right off the car in no time. To clean typewriter keys or computer key board, use an old toothbrush dipped in little nail polish remover and brush away the smudges, [...]
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If you are tired of seeing the nicks and scratches on your dark wood furniture, then make a thick paste of instant coffee and rub it into the nicks and scratches, and watch your furniture getting a new look Fingerprints on wood furniture can ruin the look of it. After waxing a wood surface, rub [...]
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