Your best household tip

Annchan · 04-02-2008

What is the best tip or trick that you use all the time.

Mine is to use ziplock bags for everything! Left overs, for freezing for keeping things sorted ect.

When I buy bulk meats I slice and separate it into meal portions and then put in the zipper bag. I then flatten the bag when I put it in the freezer. Stuff stacks well this way. Left over sauce or soup? zip it, flatten it and then freeze it. Tupperware takes up a lot of space in the fridge or freezer so this is a great way to save space. you can also write any details on the bag with a sharpie.
When I buy fish sticks or chicken nuggets or other frozen goodies I find that you get such a large box for the contents. I transfer the contents to a zipper bag and write down the cooking time and temperature. Or even better, cut out the instructions from the box and tuck it in the bag!!! no more opened bags of veggie in the freezer when you put them in a zipper bag.
Have a lot of loose sauce packets you have been saving from Chinese take out or from other restaurants. zipper bag them!

I buy the bags at dollarama. 15 for a dollar. i like the ones with the slide seal because I can trust that they are closed and will not open.
if you thought glad ware was great because its cheap and durable, you cant beat zipper bags!

-^_^-

ignite · 04-02-2008

- If you have cats and use clump litter you can't flush, stick some dryer sheets in the rubbish bin with them. Covers up the smell pretty well.
- Dryer sheets are good for wiping off static dust too.
- I use one of those toothbrushes with the rubber bits on them to clean around fixtures etc. Makes it alot easier and gives it a nice polish - i also use a bit of Sensodyne on them, it builds up the same 'protective' coating as it does on your teeth.
- If you have dishes/crockery that have burnt on stuff and you hate scrubbing, fill it with hot water and drop on of those Cascade dishwasher pouches in it. Let it soak for an hour or so, it lifts off practically ANYTHING. I use the Cascade w/bleach and Dawn ones.I use them to clean greasy/stinky drains to. Put on of those sink filter things (mesh ones work the best) over the sinkhole, drop a dishwasher pouch on it and blast the hot water over it til it dissolves.

All i can think of at the moment!

liljj07 · 04-02-2008

UMM Let see I don't have my own house yet

But I do clean (sometimes) Some of my tips are:
*Use some Vinagar on your taps it works good and doesn't leave streaks.
*Get a ziploc bag and fill it wil warm/hot water and some vinagar and use an eleastic band and place it over your shower head (no need to take it off)for at least 1 hour then remove the bag and let shower run for about 1 minute< it helps to clean the shower head out..

Those are my top ones I might have to come back and post some more after

Shandon00 · 04-02-2008

The one I was told to do was to seperate the bananas when you get home! They last WAY longer. I didnt believe at first.... but now I do!!

I always put sheets into the pillowcases. Way easier to find a set.

Dryer sheets are everywhere in my house, heater vents, drawers, closets, under the garbage bags in the garbage cans in the bathrooms!!!

Thats all I can think of!!

Destiny · 04-02-2008

To get you white shoes white again, wash then with a Mr.Clean magic eraser, and soak the shoe laces in a cup (or bowl or what ever) of water and comet (or ajax)

Shandon00 · 04-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Destiny

To get you white shoes white again, wash then with a Mr.Clean magic eraser, and soak the shoe laces in a cup (or bowl or what ever) of water and comet (or ajax)

Will the eraser fall apart and be icky? I dont like icky!

crackercrumb · 04-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shandon00

The one I was told to do was to seperate the bananas when you get home! They last WAY longer. I didnt believe at first.... but now I do!!

Sorry if this question sounds stupid, but my brain is detiorating..

Seperate them how? Just tear them from the clump of bananas? Or put them all in different spots?

Shandon00 · 04-07-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackercrumb

Sorry if this question sounds stupid, but my brain is detiorating..

Seperate them how? Just tear them from the clump of bananas? Or put them all in different spots?

LOL!!! Just tear them apart so that they are not attached or clumped together! I dont spread them around the kitchen!! I'd never remeber where they were!!

truebluetara · 05-31-2008

i have a few tips to share... to make your own fabreeze use one cup of scented laundry soup or fabric softener take an old spray bottle and fill it with the stuff and the rest water it maeks couches smell fresh or anything thats stinky ...

to clean stainless steel anything tooth paste works like a charm just rub it on with your fingers and use a dry cloth to remove.. shines it up like new!! ( also makes gold shiny too)

use half an orange to polish wood in your house .. makes you house smell so yummy!!!

to get rid of fleas use equal parts water and vineager in a spray bottle spray down your house with mixture and even your pets ive done this and it works beautifully you do have to do it more than once but its natural and safe to use .. fleas hate the smell

vinager and baking soda also remove pet urine odor my sister moved into a house that had cats who sprayed in there and its the only solution taht worked and she spent hundreds of $ trying to make the smells go a way...!!

to wash baseball hats stick them in your dishwasher .. they dotn get ruined or lose shape

hairspray removes ink off of walls

use lemon juice to lighten your hair colour giving you pretty highlights

sherbear · 05-31-2008

your guys are way to funny. I just love this thread. I cant believe how many tips I have not tried. Today is Saturday down and dirty cleaning day so I will try some of these.

THNKS TO ALL MY HOUSE WILL BE SPARKLING CLEAN till my kids get up. hehehehehe

destineydawn · 06-01-2008

I have a few tips...
1.if you are choking on an icecube...pour boiling water down your throat.
2.to prevent cutting your fingers when cutting vegetables, get someone else to hold them.
3.to keep your kitchen clean all the time, eat out.
hope these tips help!

liljj07 · 06-01-2008

^^^ Wouldn't that hurt alot to but boiling water down your throat???

truebluetara · 06-01-2008

Oh I have the best one i forgot to add
its one of the most effective ways to remove any stain from a shirt it even works after a stain hass been set it one of my moms best tips I have removed blood red whine grease , pen ink and more and best of all it doesnt cost a dime thsi is a secret taht your dry cleaner s dont want you to know hahahhaah
instructions: you will need boiling water and a bucket and a chair or stool

Boil water ( till its really boiling
get a bucket and place it in your shower or somewhere safe ( wher ecant cause water damage... place your clothing iteam across the top of the bucket ... get a chair or a stool and stand as high above clothign as you can ( height is important not sure why)
take the boiling water and pour over stained clothing ... reapeat as many times as you need I have never had to do it more than 3 times

04-02-2008	#1
Annchan Pick and chooser Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Winnipeg MB Posts: 1,578 Threads: 68 Thanks: 182 Thanked 232 Times in 136 Posts	Your best household tip What is the best tip or trick that you use all the time. Mine is to use ziplock bags for everything! Left overs, for freezing for keeping things sorted ect. When I buy bulk meats I slice and separate it into meal portions and then put in the zipper bag. I then flatten the bag when I put it in the freezer. Stuff stacks well this way. Left over sauce or soup? zip it, flatten it and then freeze it. Tupperware takes up a lot of space in the fridge or freezer so this is a great way to save space. you can also write any details on the bag with a sharpie. When I buy fish sticks or chicken nuggets or other frozen goodies I find that you get such a large box for the contents. I transfer the contents to a zipper bag and write down the cooking time and temperature. Or even better, cut out the instructions from the box and tuck it in the bag!!! no more opened bags of veggie in the freezer when you put them in a zipper bag. Have a lot of loose sauce packets you have been saving from Chinese take out or from other restaurants. zipper bag them! I buy the bags at dollarama. 15 for a dollar. i like the ones with the slide seal because I can trust that they are closed and will not open. if you thought glad ware was great because its cheap and durable, you cant beat zipper bags! -^_^- __________________ Free videogame still available at Goozex. Many game systems!!! http://www.goozex.com/trading/asp/jo...r=538116115365 Long time listener, first time caller. Kawaiicaps.cjb.net, fun fleece anime hats

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Shandon00 Bargain Diva Beaver Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 589 Threads: 173 Thanks: 688 Thanked 430 Times in 201 Posts	The one I was told to do was to seperate the bananas when you get home! They last WAY longer. I didnt believe at first.... but now I do!! I always put sheets into the pillowcases. Way easier to find a set. Dryer sheets are everywhere in my house, heater vents, drawers, closets, under the garbage bags in the garbage cans in the bathrooms!!! Thats all I can think of!! __________________

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ignite Bow Chicka Honk Honk! Join Date: Jun 2007 Cat Fling Champion! Location: Surrey, BC Posts: 704 Threads: 22 Thanks: 445 Thanked 80 Times in 70 Posts	- If you have cats and use clump litter you can't flush, stick some dryer sheets in the rubbish bin with them. Covers up the smell pretty well. - Dryer sheets are good for wiping off static dust too. - I use one of those toothbrushes with the rubber bits on them to clean around fixtures etc. Makes it alot easier and gives it a nice polish - i also use a bit of Sensodyne on them, it builds up the same 'protective' coating as it does on your teeth. - If you have dishes/crockery that have burnt on stuff and you hate scrubbing, fill it with hot water and drop on of those Cascade dishwasher pouches in it. Let it soak for an hour or so, it lifts off practically ANYTHING. I use the Cascade w/bleach and Dawn ones.I use them to clean greasy/stinky drains to. Put on of those sink filter things (mesh ones work the best) over the sinkhole, drop a dishwasher pouch on it and blast the hot water over it til it dissolves. All i can think of at the moment!

05-31-2008	#9
truebluetara Diva Beaver Join Date: May 2008 Location: vancouver island BC Posts: 342 Threads: 29 Thanks: 111 Thanked 170 Times in 85 Posts	i have a few tips to share... to make your own fabreeze use one cup of scented laundry soup or fabric softener take an old spray bottle and fill it with the stuff and the rest water it maeks couches smell fresh or anything thats stinky ... to clean stainless steel anything tooth paste works like a charm just rub it on with your fingers and use a dry cloth to remove.. shines it up like new!! ( also makes gold shiny too) use half an orange to polish wood in your house .. makes you house smell so yummy!!! to get rid of fleas use equal parts water and vineager in a spray bottle spray down your house with mixture and even your pets ive done this and it works beautifully you do have to do it more than once but its natural and safe to use .. fleas hate the smell vinager and baking soda also remove pet urine odor my sister moved into a house that had cats who sprayed in there and its the only solution taht worked and she spent hundreds of $ trying to make the smells go a way...!! to wash baseball hats stick them in your dishwasher .. they dotn get ruined or lose shape hairspray removes ink off of walls use lemon juice to lighten your hair colour giving you pretty highlights

05-31-2008	#10
sherbear Wise Beaver Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Courtice, Ontario Posts: 1,066 Threads: 148 Thanks: 719 Thanked 348 Times in 168 Posts	your guys are way to funny. I just love this thread. I cant believe how many tips I have not tried. Today is Saturday down and dirty cleaning day so I will try some of these. THNKS TO ALL MY HOUSE WILL BE SPARKLING CLEAN till my kids get up. hehehehehe

06-01-2008	#11
destineydawn Junior Beaver Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 57 Threads: 9 Thanks: 10 Thanked 53 Times in 16 Posts	I have a few tips... 1.if you are choking on an icecube...pour boiling water down your throat. 2.to prevent cutting your fingers when cutting vegetables, get someone else to hold them. 3.to keep your kitchen clean all the time, eat out. hope these tips help!