Necklace chains that have turned dark due to oils in your skin can be washed in warm water with a dab of shampoo mixed in. Also, keep your old earring backs – they might fit a different pair if one gets lost! – M.F. in Washington- To freshen the color of carpets (and destroy moth larvae or flea eggs), liberally sprinkle salt on them before vacuuming. I use a cleaned out Parmesan cheese container for this. It works very well. – J.K. in Pennsylvania
- To clean the glass inside your oven door, use the stovetop cleaner for your glass stovetop. – V.P. in Florida
- Use cold, salted water to defrost a chicken for roasting. You will have very flavorful and moist meat. – E.D. in Kansas
- Save plastic lidded containers from the kitchen. Cover with colorful duct tape, and they can be used as storage or even as gift wrapping.
- Disposable razors can be used to remove burrs from sweaters or wool slacks. Just be sure to keep them out of the reach of children. – O.D. in Tennessee
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