Household hints (some different ones)

[CuzimRoysMom]

Household hints (some different ones)
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> > > > > Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain
> > > > >almost
> > > > > immediately -- without the unpleasant side effects caused
> > by
> > > > >traditional
> > > > > "pain relievers."
> > > > >
> > > > > Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent
> > salve
> > for
> > > > >
> > > > > burns?
> > > > >
> > > > > Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler
> > filled
> > > > >with
> > > > > mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously
> > strong
> > > > >
> > > > > Altoids peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.
> > > > >
> > > > > Achy muscles from about of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of
> > > > >horseradish in
> > > > > a cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes,
> > then
> > > > >apply it as a
> > > > > massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.
> > > > >
> > > > > Sore Throat? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of
> > honey
> > > > >and take
> > > > > 1 tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the
> > bacteria.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cure urinary tract infections with Alka-Seltzer. Just
> > dissolve
> > > > >two
> > > > > tablets in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of
> > the
> > > > >symptoms.
> > > > > Alka-Seltzer begins eliminating urinary tract infections
> > almost
> > > > > instantly -- even though the product has never been
> > advertised
> > > > >for this
> > > > > use.
> > > > >
> > > > > Eliminate puffiness under your eyes..... All you need is a
> > dab
> > of
> > > > >
> > > > > preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the
> > eyes.
> > > > >The
> > > > > haemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving
> > the
> > > > > swelling instantly.
> > > > > Honey remedy for skin blemishes... Cover the blemish with a
> > dab
> > > > >of
> > > > > honey and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the
> > bacteria,
> > > > >keeps the skin,
> > > > > sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.
> > > > >
> > > > > Listerine therapy for toenail fungus... Get rid of
> > unsightly
> > > > >toenail
> > > > > fungus by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The
> > powerful
> > > > > antiseptic leaves your toenails looking healthy again.
> > > > >
> > > > > Easy eyeglass protection... To prevent the screws in
> > eyeglasses
> > > > >from
> > > > > loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear
> > nail
> > > > >polish to
> > > > > the threads of the screws before tightening them.
> > > > >
> > > > > Coca-Cola cure for rust... Forget those expensive rust
> > removers.
> > > > >Just
> > > > > saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the
> > rust
> > > > >stain. The
> > > > > phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer... If menacing
> > bees,
> > > > >wasps,
> > > > > hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't
> > find
> > > > >the
> > > > > insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to
> > the
> > > > >ground
> > > > > instantly.
> > > > >
> > > > > Smart splinter remover... just pour a drop of Elmers Glue
> > all
> > > > >over the
> > > > > splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin.
> > The
> > > > >splinter
> > > > > sticks to the dried glue.
> > > > >
> > > > > Hunt's tomato paste boil cure... cover the boil with Hunt's
> > > > >tomato paste
> > > > > as a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain
> > and
> > > > >bring the
> > > > > boil to a head.
> > > > >
> > > > > Balm for broken blisters... To disinfect a broken blister,
> > dab
> > on
> > > > >a few
> > > > > drops of Listerine... a powerful antiseptic.
> > > > >
> > > > > Heinz vinegar to heal bruises... Soak a cotton ball in
> > white
> > > > >vinegar and
> > > > > apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the
> > > > >blueness and
> > > > > speeds up the healing process.
> > > > >
> > > > > Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dish washing liquid does the
> > trick.
> > > > >Add a
> > > > > few drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal
> > thoroughly.
> > > > >Rinse
> > > > > well to avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas.
> > > > >
> > > > > Rainy day cure for dog odour... Next time your dog comes in
> > from
> > > > >the
> > > > > rain, simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer
> > sheet,
> > > > >
> > > > > instantly making your dog smell springtime fresh.
> > > > >
> > > > > Eliminate ear mites... All it takes is a few drops of
> > Wesson
> > corn
> > > > >oil in
> > > > > your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton
> > ball.
> > > > >Repeat
> > > > > daily for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers
> > the
> > > > >mites,
> > > > > and accelerates healing.
> > > > >
> > > > > Vaseline cure for hair balls..... To prevent troublesome
> > hair
> > > > >balls,
> > > > > apply a dollop of Vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's
> > nose.
> > > > >The cat
> > > > > will lick off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its
> > stomach so
> > > > >it
> > > > > can pass easily through the digestive system.
> > > > >
> > > > > Quaker Oats for fast pain relief.... It's not just for
> > breakfast
> > > > >anymore!
> > > > > Mix 2 cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and
> > warm
> > > > >in the
> > > > > microwave for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the
> > mixture to
> > > > > your hands for soothing relief from arthritis pain.