As with all stains, you know that the faster you can remove them, the better your chances of getting them off your clothes completely. I already posted an article before on what you shouldn’t do with stubborn stains here. Now I’m giving you some smart solutions to remove them.
BLOOD. Quickly rinse off under cold running [...]

Feeling cold? Cuddling up with a cup of hot cocoa loaded with marshmallows would definitely warm your night. But lo! When you reach into the bag, you find that all the white puffs seem to have morphed into one. Relax. To separate them, add a teaspoon of cornstarch to the bag and shake. The powder [...]

Running low on furniture polish? Here’s a cheaper alternative. Combine two parts lemon juice with one part olive oil in a spray bottle. Spritz the solution on the wood surface, then wipe dry with a soft cloth. The citric acid from the lemon juice gently dissolves dirt while the oil prevents the wood from drying [...]

I’m sure your four-legged pet is eager to join your kids on their sledding adventure, but the snow may be too cold for his paws. Before you let him outside to play, apply medicated lip balm on his pads. The balm will keep his paws safe from frozen surfaces because it acts as a barrier [...]

Whenever weather forecasts call for heavy snow, you always worry about getting up real early so you’ll have time to clean your car windows. To save time, use bubble wrap to cover the front and back windshields of your car (make sure you tape all corners) the night before. The snow will settle on top [...]

After hosting a party, one of the toughest stains to eliminate are the lipstick marks on table napkins. To ensure they come off in the wash, rub in a dab of vegetable shortening, then rinse with club soda before laundering as usual. The oil in the greasy stuff bonds with the fats in the makeup, [...]

A few months back, I told you about hot to effortlessly freshen up musty books using talcum powder. Here’s another way. Fan the pages and lightly sprinkle with cornstarch. Let sit overnight, then brush clean. The absorbent powder will draw the dampness out of the porous paper, eliminating the musty odor. Plus, the smooth powder [...]
