Add a household tip

**Jerseygirl** · 08-18-2002, 07:17 PM

With so many new members, I thought it might be a nice time to start a thread of simple household tips, what is one thing you do that makes life just a little bit easier ?

I line the sink with a piece of newspaper before I peel veggies, this way when I'm done I can just roll it up and toss the whole thing in the compost bin.

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**~Sherry~** · 08-18-2002, 08:06 PM

This is one I bet everyone knows, but it saves me alot of time.
I keep extra garbage bags in the bottom of my garbage cans (under the one in use)... that way I can pull out the full bag and grab a new one to replace it real quickly.

**PrairieRose** · 08-18-2002, 11:29 PM

I always clean up the kitchen as I cook, starting with an empty dishwasher...makes my life sooooo much easier.

**justjenn** · 08-19-2002, 12:04 AM

Good idea! My tip: Keep dishes and laundry washed, and caught up. This is my tip, doesn't necessarily mean that I stick to it. lol

**~Sherry~** · 08-19-2002, 08:45 AM

I put a slice of bread in the container with my cookies. It keeps them from getting hard.

**QuilterMom** · 08-19-2002, 09:01 AM

Clean your mirrors with vinegar and wipe with newspaper - the newspaper will leave them streak free.

**debbiepete** · 08-19-2002, 09:16 AM

When we wash the cars, we use newspaper to dry the windows. Works like a charm.

**cody15650** · 08-19-2002, 06:45 PM

I use baking soda & salt mix together, as a scouring powder. like it alot.

**aylasmommy** · 08-19-2002, 06:54 PM

I keep my celery fresh a lot longer by wrapping it in aluminum foil. And of course reusing the foil as long as I can

**AandAmom** · 08-19-2002, 06:54 PM

Coffee filters also work great for cleaning windows. No streaks, and no lint

**SouthernJen** · 08-19-2002, 10:38 PM

Mix amonia & water in an old spray bottle as an inexpensive
but good surface cleaner. Alot cheaper than 409 etc!

If you have a strong smell in your kitchen (i.e. from cooking
fried foods etc), place a cotton ball in a bowl & soak w/ Vanilla
Extract.........the food smell will be gone in a few hours!