SydneyLibrarian SG Thought it might be a good idea to start a thread where people can post tips & hints they have in the kitchen/home. I'll start with a few: If your flowers are dying, put a panadol or some sugar in the water.. Once you have opened a packet of chips, instead of putting them in a container, you can put them in the freezer. Just fold the bag over. They don't freeze & stay nice & fresh!
the Bear SG can't... oxidation happens... in other news, use crumpled up newspaper to clean windows and they'll be streak-free
SydneyLibrarian SG Oh... forgot to add my mum's favourite... Sprinkle a little salt in your wok / frying pan to get rid of food that's stuck to the bottom, before washing. This'll make it MUCH easier to clean (no need to scrub like a maniac )
Rhonda SG Actually, I keep my roses and flowers blooming very long when I used to buy flowers and keep them in the vase at my office cubicle. Every morning, give the ends of the flowers a gentle wash to get rid of the slimy 'scum' there. Then, whilst placing the ends of the stems under running water, or just underwater, snip a bit of the ends off each stalk. Next, put in a pinch of sugar to the water in the vase. I used to put in 2-3 stirrer-spoonfuls of sugar. Then, place your flowers gently into the vase. Do that everyday and your flowers will stay fresh much longer, especially if you place them in an air-conditioned room. My flowers used to be the 'talking point' at my ol' workplace, whenever folks find a little free time on their hands.
TehJarVu SG this is the reason why i bought an expensive non-stick sauce pans set from Target to save me time and hassle.
TehJarVu SG if your cups are stained by tea or coffee, place a little baking soda in the cup with a little bit of water, and you can instantly wipe off the stain using a sponge or kitchen paper.
Rhonda SG Place unripened fruits into a brown plastic bag to ripen it. Wrap vegetables in newspaper before putting them in a fridge to absorb excess moisture and keep them fresher.
the Bear SG from tv.. right now.. house plants like dumb cane, the leaves can be shined up using a banana peel a crystal wine decanter which is stained to heck can be cleaned out using vinegar with rice.. fill half of the decanter with vinegar, drop a tablespoon of uncooked rice, and shake it vigourously.. rinse and see it sparkle
neuros SG try squeezing some lemon juice over it? heard it works but i never tried before... my mom soaks in salt water. tat works for us leh...
The man who was death SG Good for scalding too soy sauce also good but i'd rather use toothpaste Note from Rhonda : NOOOooo!! Never ever put toothpaste, or anything else, if you have just burnt / scalded yourself!! The proper thing to do is to run to the nearest tap and hold the scalded area under a running tap for a while, letting the cool water remove as much of the heat as possible. If you put toothpaste or any other creams or ointments on a burnt / scalded area immediately after you get burnt / scalded, you will be 'trapping' the heat with the creams and making the injury worse. This is what the doctors have told us. I was also told this when I was on my A&E posting and saw quite a few burn / scald cases.
Gedanken SG Before doing any grimy work without gloves, scrape a bar of soap with your fingernails. The soap will catch all the dirt and rinse off easily when you wash your hands.
