Now Here’s a Tip – November 9, 2021

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• You can cut the bitterness in some varieties of greens by soaking them in ice water for roughly an hour before serving. Use a salad spinner to get all of the water off.
• “Place an ice cube (or ice chips) in carpet divots left behind by furniture legs. This will help the fibers ‘plump up,’ and the spot will disappear!” – A.I. in Utah
• Remove the annoying sticky residue from price tags with WD-40 or baby oil. This is for use on hard surfaces only. If you are unsure, test in an inconspicuous spot first to make sure the oil doesn’t leave a stain where the tag was.
• “To help repel the dust on baseboards between cleanings, wipe with a used dryer sheet. To make this even easier, you can put the dryer sheet over a Swiffer-type floor cleaner. This way, you don’t even have to bend down.” – M.E. in Alabama
• Felt circles are great for putting under small appliances on the kitchen counter. They are easier to move around, and they won’t scratch the counter tops. You can find them at the hardware store, or make your own by cutting out what you need from a piece of felt and attaching it to the bottom of your appliance with double-stick tape … or even a drop of glue!
• Running a washing machine that isn’t full not only wastes energy and water, it also wastes money because you’re paying to run more washes. Always fill the machine – but remember not to overload it! This applies to your dishwasher, too.

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