Tried and True

Here are some tried and true tips.  *Crumble a hand full of foil to scour/scrub a stainless steel pot when you don’t have a scrub pad  *Soap scum on your shower door? Spray it with non-stick cooking spray, leave for 30 minutes, wipe off with a soapy sponge and rinse  *Soak an ink stain in lemon juice for 5-10 minutes then launder in a normal cycle-citric acid is a natural stain fighter  *Petroleum jelly prevents rust.  Apply a thin layer to the surface of nuts, bolts, chrome on bikes or outdoor machinery to protect from moisture and air-which encourage rust  *Place wrapped extension cords into paper towel or toilet paper tubes and stack them in a box to keep them tangle free  *When traveling with your pet, pack empty washed butter tubs and lids, they make convenient no-spill food and water dishes *Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda to the usual amount of dishwashing liquid to get a powerful boost to clean your dishes  *You can remove stubborn glue residue and wipe off crayon marks on walls by spraying WD-40 on a rag and wiping vigorously, remember to test a small hidden spot on the wall first  *Remove sweat stains from clothes by mixing one part vinegar with four parts water.  Pour on stain, soak for one minute then wash in a regular wash cycle.  De Hart Plumbing Heating and Cooling serving Manhattan Kansas, Junction City Kansas, Wamego Kansas and some surrounding areas