Money saving tips and tricks

[cdngal75]

while i really wanna believe this one.. the taps are different in the before and after's. hard to tell if it really worked or not. anyone else try it.

Those faucets are not the same.

[Anna Michele]

20 household things you can clean with salt
http://www.mnn.com/your-home/at-home...lean-with-salt
1. I love my cast iron cookware and I’m going to use this method next time I need to deep-clean it: fill the bottom of the pot/pan with oil, heat it up a bit and then add a few tablespoons of course salt. This will form a paste, which you can use to scrub-a-dub-dub. Rinse with hot water and then wipe dry.
2. To clean enamel cookware, a paste of equal parts salt and vinegar will do an excellent job.

3. For those burnt crusties on the bottom of pans, apply a sprinkling of salt as soon as you’re finished cooking. This will help the sticky stuff come up later.

4. To deal with extra-greasy pans, add a bit of salt and then use a piece of paper to buff. Follow with a normal wash.

5. Clean oven spills with a mixture of mostly salt and a dash of cinnamon. Keep this mixture on hand so that you can cover spills (both inside and stove top) as soon as they happen. The salt will absorb the liquid and both salt and cinnamon will fight any odors. Wait to cool completely before wiping away with water.

6. To clean your automatic coffee maker’s coffee pot, add a few tablespoons of salt to the water and bring the whole thing to a boil.

7. To remove stubborn coffee stains from cups, use a sponge to rub them with a paste made from salt and vinegar. Rinse with water.

8. To shine most metals (steel, silver, gold, pewter), make a paste from equal parts salt, flour and vinegar. Use a cloth to rub it on, let it sit for an hour, then rinse with water and wipe dry.

9. Shine up your chrome (sink faucets and other fixtures) with a mixture made from 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon vinegar. Buff with a rag then rinse with water and wipe dry.

10. To shine up copper and brass, take half a lemon, squeeze out the juice, then sprinkle salt inside the rind. Rub this all over the brass/copper, then rinse with water and wipe dry.

11. To remove the tarnish from real silver flatware, put a piece of aluminum foil over the bottom of a pan. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking soda, fill with water and drop the silver in. Bring to a boil and watch the magic happen. After 5 minutes or so, remove from the heat and let cool before rinsing.

12. To remove rust from metal, make a paste from salt, cream of tartar and water. Apply the paste and then let the item sit in the sun to dry. Buff clean.

13. Keep your sponges fresher, longer, by soaking them in a saltwater solution after cleaning with them.

14. Clean out your refrigerator with a simple mixture of salt and soda water. It works, and there’s no strange smells to infiltrate your food.

15. Buff and brighten your cutting boards once in a while after using them. Just rub with a damp washcloth dipped in salt.

16. To deal with water cup rings or other marks on the surface of your wooden furniture, make a paste of vegetable oil and salt. Use a rag to rub it in, then use a clean rag to wipe it off. This can also work for treating nicks and dents.

17. Treat your carpet stains with a paste of 1/4 cup salt and 2 tablespoons vinegar. Rub it in, allow to dry and then vacuum clean.

18. To treat mildew stains on cloth, make a paste of equal parts salt and lemon juice. Apply this to the stain and then hang in the sun to dry. Follow with normal laundering.

19. Freshen and whiten your faded or yellowed linens by boiling them in a salt and baking soda solution. In a washing tub or large pot, add 5 tablespoons of salt and 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Boil for 15 to 30 minutes, then remove and rinse in cold water.

20. Remove soap scum from bathroom tile by scrubbing with a solution of 1 part salt in 4 parts vinegar. Wipe clean with a damp rag.

[Anna Michele]

http://forum.smartcanucks.ca/5247399-post56.html

Originally Posted by CheapnikI have been using mustard (in case you are stockpiling) in homemade salad dressings (4 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon any kind of mustard, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and whatever other spices you want to put in it), and for roasted potatoes (nugget potatos are $1 per 5 lb bag at our Walmart right now - leftovers from a few weeks ago, coat with olive oil, mustard and a wee bit of cayanne pepper). Cheap and easy!

Originally Posted by Miss Molly
I used to make caesar salad dressing with powdered hot mustard, oil, vinegar, eggs, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic and pepper. Gotta get back to doing that again!

Originally Posted by Abby1
We love doing this too! We use things mustard, ketchup, honey, different spices, etc. to make homemade BBQ sauces.




These are all great ideas, thanks ladies
I have such a problem finding sauces I ike, these are a must try asap

[Anna Michele]

Right after using the grill, unplug it and place a wet double-sheet of paper towel between the lid and the surface. The leftover heat causes the towel to steam and clean the grill. Wiping it dry with another paper towel is all that’s needed. I'm going to try with waffle iron.

[Venuila]

Right after using the grill, unplug it and place a wet double-sheet of paper towel between the lid and the surface. The leftover heat causes the towel to steam and clean the grill. Wiping it dry with another paper towel is all that’s needed. I'm going to try with waffle iron.

I gotta try that. It's a pain in the butt cleaning those things.

[Venuila]

double post, ewps

[Anna Michele]

Fill container with vinegar, sugar and salt to trap wasps... I'll be placing these around the yard this year!

*Not sure the measurements but will try to find*
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

[Anna Michele]

DIY Disposal Cleaner--only 2 ingredients



Ingredients
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup baking soda


Directions
Heat lemon juice in microwave for 30 seconds. Add baking soda slowly (it will bubble) and mix well. Turn on the disposal and pour down the drain. Turn on hot water for a few seconds to rinse away any mix remaining in the sink or the bowl. Use weekly. If disposal still has a bad odor, repeat.

[YOU AND ME]

Right after using the grill, unplug it and place a wet double-sheet of paper towel between the lid and the surface. The leftover heat causes the towel to steam and clean the grill. Wiping it dry with another paper towel is all that’s needed. I'm going to try with waffle iron.

This is my trick lol

[Anna Michele]

Outdoor use. flies HATE pine-sol. Mix it with water, about 50/50 and put it in a spray bottle. Use to wipe counters or spray on the porch and patio table and furniture Drive them away!

[Anna Michele]

LET ME KNOW IF YOU TRY THIS

[Anna Michele]

Awesome Tip! Color your eyelid with white eyeliner as an eyeshadow base. Your eyeshadow color on top will POP and look so much brighter!

[Anna Michele]

[Anna Michele]

When doing your nails, use Elmer's glue around your nail, let it dry, go crazy with paint, and then peel off the glue. BRILLIANT!

this would be great instead of using tape, I saw a video on tye dying your nails aka water marbling
here's a link if you want to check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=xLo3q9OsR60
there are many different videos about this i might just try it now

I prefer two tone ones
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7bwL...yer_detailpage

[Granger]

I use wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets for the majority of my loads that I use the dryer for. They last 3-5 years. I paid $18 for two. They also reduce drying time and are more environmentally friendly.