Now Here’s a Tip – September 14, 2021

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• If you need to pick up small shards of glass, use a cotton ball that’s been moistened, or a slice of white bread (insides only) wadded up.
• Glass and chrome will shine if you clean them with newspaper. You can mist the paper with water first, but not too much. Rub … and the shine comes right out, plus no streaks or lint!
• “Use purified water in your coffeemaker to lengthen its life. Water deposits build up and affect both the flavor and function of your machine. They can be cleaned, but it’s much better if you use purified drinking water from a jug. It makes it very easy to fill the machine, too.” – M.E. in Wyoming
• “Purchase colorful laundry baskets for each child in your home. In the evening, you can have the child find all his or her stray items, put them in the basket and then put them away. In our house, the kids also use their basket to hold anything they need for school the next day – backpack, coats and outerwear, even boots. We stack the baskets by the door, and nothing gets left behind.” – P.W. in Missouri
• When you are frying up ground beef, add a tablespoon or two of water. It will help the excess grease to pull away from the meat, making it easier to drain off.
• “To speed the healing of bruises, try eating pineapple. Drink lots of water, too. I play contact sports, and this has always helped me.” – R.E. in Missouri

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