Household Tips

February 2010 Hints

Add little vinegar to wash vacuum flash to remove musty smell. Intricately carved wooden items can be cleaned by squeezing…

December 2009 Hints

When fruits are sliced and left either inside or outside the fridge, the color of the fruits slice changes.  Wrap…

November 2009 Hints

Few days before your planned trip / tour, jot down the things to be packed on a sheet of paper…

October 2009 Hints

Place a sheet of thermocole under the gas cylinder to avoid rust stains and scratches on the floor. Instead of…

September 2009 Hints

If the soup is too thin and watery, grate a little boiled Potato into it. Simmer till the potato dissolves…

August 2009 Hints

If your bathtub is discolored, cover the tub in paper towels, soaking them in full strength vinegar. After a couple…

July 2009 Hints

Are you plagued by rust in your tool box? Here is a simple way to keep tools rust free. Slip…

June 2009 Hints

If your car is tarnished with tar, make a paste of baking soda, take a sponge and apply gently on…

May 2009 Hints

If you are tired of seeing the nicks and scratches on your dark wood furniture, then make a thick paste…

March 2009 Hints

To remove bubble gum from a garment, place a paper over the stuck gum and press with a hot iron. …

January 2009 Hints

Rub your brass articles with Tamarind and Salt and leave it aside for 10 minutes. Rinse and see your articles…

June 2008 Hints

Add a spoon of Ghee to almost cooked Rice before removing it from heat, this adds a wonderful aroma to…

May 2007 Hints

If shoes are soaked, stuff them with newspaper to retain their shape as they dry. Mix equal part of boiled…