TIPS & TRICKS

Stain removal tips

A handful of baking soda in the washing machine will keep your garments very soft without using expensive softeners.
A mixture of milk and spirit can be helpful in removing pen marks from foam leather.
To remove grease stains from clothes put some talcum powder over the grease as soon as possible. Keep aside for some time. Wash with soap and water as usual.
Remove ink- stain from a cloth by applying toothpaste on both sides of the cloth. Wash the cloth, once the toothpaste dries out.
Oil stain may be removed by rubbing the area with a piece of lime dipped in salt.
Washing dirty curtains - soak in plenty of plain water overnight before washing.
Ink Stain - Apply toothpaste on both sides of an ink-stain on cloth. Wash it after dry.
To remove the stains of citrus fruit juices from the floor, cover the stain with coconut oil and rub well, the stain will vanish in 3 - 4 days.
To remove mud stains from clothes, soak and wash them in water collected after boiling potatoes.
To avoid stains on plastic kitchen ware - Use baking soda equal to 1 tsp. to a pint of water to remove the stains.

Soak burnt pans with solution of ammonia and water for an hour after that clean with used lemon & then with soap & water. The burn residue will come right off.
For a smelly cutting board rub it with a sliced lemon or lime with baking soda.
If Bottles are Smelly- Fill bottle half-full of water and add 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Shake well and allow standing for about 1 hour.
If Bottles are Dirty- If the bottlebrush just doesn't cut it, fill the bottle half-full of warm soapy water and add a handful of split peas. Shake vigorously.
Remove stains from vases by rubbing with a vinegar soaked paper towel.
To get rid of the white residue on glasses after washing them in the dishwasher, run the dishwasher with glasses only and one cup of vinegar. Read more ...

Try out some of these simple natural remedies for smooth, clear and radiant complexion:

Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps the skin healthy.
Take 3 tbsp. (not boiled) milk and mix a pinch of salt & 2 tsp. of lime juice in it. Use it as a cleansing lotion. It helps to clean the deep pores of skin.
Look Young: Make a paste of fresh methi leaves and apply on face and let it dry and wash of with plain water. Regular application of this paste makes one look years young and keeps wrinkles at bay for a longer period.
Take 1 tbsp. of cabbage juice and mix a tsp. of honey in it. This mixture, if applied regularly on the face, helps to keep the wrinkles away.
Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.) Read more ...

Unclog a drain: Pour a handful of baking soda down the drain and add ½ cup of white vinegar. Pour hot water after
Spray white vinegar around doors, appliances, and along other areas where ants are known.
Soothe a bee cut: Dot the irritation with vinegar and relieve itching.
Relieve with dry and itchy skin. Add 2 tbls. vineger to bath water.
Remove dandruff: After shampooing, take last rinse with apple cider vinegar and 2 cups of warm water.
Soothe a sore throat: Put a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow.
Deodorize the kitchen drain: Pour a cup of vinegar down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then pour water on it. Read more ...

Drink butter milk with a 2 teaspoons each of yeast and wheat germ will prevent and cure premature greying of hair.
Rub coconut oil into the scalp regularly mixed with Indian gooseberry (Amla). It can show wonderful results, your gray hair will turn black. Boil some dried amla pieces in coconut oil till it turns black. Apply this oil to prevent hair greying.
Grate some fresh ginger, mix with honey and place it in a jar, take 1 tsp. everyday.
Massage your hairs with coconut oil and lemon juice everyday.