Use nine: Try softening brushes that are hardened with old, dried-in paint by boiling them in vinegar and let them stand for one hour. Then heat the vinegar and brushes come to a gentle boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Rinse well, working the softened paint out of the bristles. For extremely heavy paint encrustations, you may need to repeat the process...or head to the hardware store.

Use ten: A little vinegar and salt added to the water you wash leafy green vegetables will float out bugs and kill germs.

Use eleven: Soak or simmer stuck-on food in 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of vinegar. The food will soften and lift off in a few minutes.

Use twelve: Clean and freshen the garbage disposal by running a tray of ice cubes, with 1/2 cup of vinegar poured over them, through it once a week.

Use thirteen: In a pinch, you can use equal parts of lemon juice and vinegar to clean brass and copper. On difficult areas add a little salt to the mix for some abrasive action.

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

140. Who Knew?

 Who Knew?  There is a web site called "Who Knew News" on Yahoo.  If you are looking for a way to constructively waste a little time on the internet, might I suggest this site.  It is bits and pieces of information on the origins of things that you probably don't know.  Nuggets of knowledge, if you will.  Things that my husband, Bob, has a treasure trove of.  They bring interest to a dinner party, but not a dime to the wallet.  The subject matter is as diverse as this world of ours.  Will you remember it like Bob?  I doubt it, but, wow, what a fun way to while away the afternoon.

http://whoknew.news.yahoo.com

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