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To clean up a dropped egg, sprinkle salt over the mess and leave it for a while. The salt will harden the egg and make it easier to clean up the mess. |
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Use newspaper instead of cloth to clean stained mirrors. Dip the newspaper in vinegar and water mixture to clean mirror will make it shinny. |
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Showerhead tends to clog up over time due to mineral deposits. There is an easy and non-chemical way to get rid of the deposits. For hand-held showerhead, simply soak the showerhead into a bucket filled with white vinegar. For non-detachable showerhead, use a plastic bag or old shower cap, fill it with vinegar, place it over the showerhead, so that the showerhead is completely immersed in the vinegar and secure it with tape or rubber bands. Soak the showerhead overnight. When removing it from vinegar, rinse it and if there are still some stubborn spots, just brush them with old toothbrush. This method can also be used for cleaning faucet. However, this method only works for chrome-plated showerheads or faucets and should not be used for brass or gold-plated showerheads or faucets. |
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For those hangers with smooth edge, that do not have built-in grips or teeth, clothes can slip off easily from the hangers. To prevent it, warp both ends of the hangers with rubber bands.
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Don't throw away dented ping pong (table tennis) balls. The damage can be fixed by placing the balls in hot water. When the air inside the balls is heat up, it will push the dent outwards. However, this method will not work if there is crack or split on the balls. |
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A salt shaker is handy when distributing tiny seeds evenly for your garden |
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If the drawstring of your sweat pants or shorts keeps disappearing into the waistband, try one of these solutions : - Tie a knot at each end of the drawstring or sew a button at each end of the drawstring. - Choose the button that is big enough to prevent the drawstring from disappearing into the waistband. |
 Durian leaves a strong odour around your fingers and in your mouth after enjoying it. To get rid it, reuse the durian shell, fill it with water. Then use the water to wash your fingers and rinse your mouth. |
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If you are having eggs for your meal, don't throw away the eggshells. Eggshells, which are rich in calcium carbonate, are fertilizer to your plants. Crush the eggshells up and sprinkle them around your plants. The shells will slowly decompose and enrich the soil. Besides, eggshells will also help to keep snails away from plants. |
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Before washing expensive crystal ware, place a towel on the bottom of the sink to act as a cushion. |
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