This is just a little tip for washing windows:

If you are cleaning the windows in your home or apartment clean one side of the window in a horizontal motion and the other side in a vertical motion. This way if you have any streaks, you will know what side it is on. This tip is really handy if you are like me and do it by myself and keep going back and forth, inside and out.

Thanks JoJo. Great tip. I'll pass it right on to the man of the house! lol

Here's a pretty good tip for cleaning the inside of the microwave: Boil 1 Cup of water and the Juice of 1 lemon together and let it sit for a minute or two, then wipe clean.

I will have to try that. In the past I have used water and baking soda. I love the smell of lemons. Here is another one, instead of using furniture polish, I use a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice, it works great. I make most of my cleaning products. I try my best to use earth friendly products.

what's this business about the right man in the house!

It's happened to everyone at one time or another! You drop that glass jar, and it shatters all over the floor. Best way to clean it up? Wet newspaper. Gets even the tiny pieces up.

Another good way to get it up is bread. You may have to press a little harder, but it will work.

gtho4, I don't know what you mean?

Great tip Linda, I always wet paper towels, but I have heard of the bread trick before and from what I have heard it works great.

This isn't a cleaning tip, but one that a lot of folks like:

HOW TO KEEP BRAND NEW JEANS DARK BLUE & PREVENT THEM FROM FADING:

Soak them one time in 4 tablespoons of vinegar mixed with 5 quarts of water for about 30 minutes. Then wash as normal in cold water and they'll keep their color.

I personally love mine faded, but I guess the dark blue is more "in style" according to what I've read.

Yes BrideLady you reminded me of how useful vinegar is:

62 USES OF VINEGAR
1. Arthritis tonic & treatment; 2 spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar & honey in a glass of water several times daily.
2. Thirst-quenching drink: apple cider vinegar mixed with cold water.
3. Sagging cane chairs: sponge them with a hot solution of half vinegar & half water. Place the chairs out in the hot sun to dry.
4. Skin burns: apply ice cold vinegar right away for fast relief. Will prevent burn blisters.
5. Add a spoonful of vinegar to cooking water to make cauliflower white & clean.
6. Storing cheese: keep it fresh longer by wrapping it in a vinegar-soaked cloth & keeping it in a sealed container.
7. Remove stains from stainless steel & chrome with a vinegar-dampened cloth.
8. Rinse glasses & dishes in water & vinegar to remove spots & film.
9. Prevent grease build-up in your oven by frequently wiping it with vinegar.
10. Wipe jars of preserves & canned food with vinegar to prevent mold-producing bacteria.
11. To eliminate mildew, dust & odors, wipe down walls with vinegar-soaked cloth.
12. Clean windows with vinegar & water.
13. Hardened paint brushes: simmer in boiling vinegar & wash in hot soapy water.
14. Clean breadbox & food containers with vinegar-dampened cloth to keep fresh smelling & clean.
15. Pour boiling vinegar down drains to unclog & clean them.
16. Clean fireplace bricks with undiluted vinegar.
17. An excellent all-purpose cleaner: vinegar mixed with salt. Cleans copper, bronze, brass, dishes, pots, pans, skillets, glasses, windows. Rinse well.
18. Make your catsup & other condiments last long by adding vinegar.
19. To clear up respiratory congestion, inhale a vapor mist from steaming pot containing water & several spoonfuls of vinegar.
20. Apple cider vinegar & honey as a cure-all: use to prevent apathy, obesity, hay fever, asthma, rashes, food poisoning, heartburn, sore throat, bad eyesight, dandruff, brittle nails & bad breath.
21. When boiling eggs, add some vinegar to the water to prevent white from leaking out of a cracked egg.
22. When poaching eggs, add a teaspoon of vinegar to the water to prevent separation.
23. Weight loss: vinegar helps prevent fat from accumulating in the body.
24. Canned fish & shrimp: to give it a freshly caught taste, soak in a mixture of sherry & 2 tablespoons of vinegar.
25. Add a spoonful of vinegar when cooking fruit to improve the flavor.
26. Soak fish in vinegar & water before cooking for a tender, sweeter taste.
27. Add vinegar to boiling ham to improve flavor & cut salty taste.
28. Improve the flavor of desserts by adding a touch of vinegar.
29. Add vinegar to your deep fryer to eliminate a greasy taste.
30. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to fruit gelatin to hold it firm.
31. Steep your favorite herb in vinegar until you have a pleasing taste & aroma.
32. Use vinegar instead of lemon on fried & broiled foods.
33. To remove lime coating on your tea kettle; add vinegar to the water & let stand overnight.
34. To make a good liniment: beat 1 whole egg, add 1 cup vinegar & 1 cup turpentine. Blend.
35. Apply vinegar to chapped, cracked skin for quick healing.
36. Vinegar promotes skin health: rub on tired, sore or swollen areas.
37. Reduce mineral deposits in pipes, radiators, kettles & tanks by adding vinegar into the system.
38. Rub vinegar on the cut end of uncooked ham to prevent mold.
39. Clean jars with vinegar & water to remove odor.
40. Avoid cabbage odor by adding vinegar to the cooking water.
41. Skunk odor: remove from pets by rubbing fur with vinegar.
42. Paint adheres better to galvanized metal that has been wiped with vinegar.
43. Pets' drinking water: add vinegar to eliminate odor & encourage shiny fur.
44. For fluffy meringue: beat 3 egg whites with a teaspoon of vinegar.
45. Pie crust: add 1 tablespoon vinegar to your pastry recipe for an exceptional crust.
46. Half a teaspoon per quart of patching plaster allows you more time to work the plaster before it hardens.
47. Prevent discoloration of peeled potatoes by adding a few drops of vinegar to water. They will keep fresh for days in fridge.
48. Poultry water: add vinegar to increase egg production & to produce tender meat.
49. Preserve peppers: put freshly picked peppers in a sterilized jar & finish filling with boiling vinegar.
50. Olives & pimentos will keep indefinitely if covered with vinegar & refrigerated.
51. Add 1 tsp. vinegar to cooking water for fluffier rice.
52. Add vinegar to laundry rinse water: removes all soap & prevents yellowing.
53. After shampoo hair rinse: 1 ounce apple cider vinegar in 1 quart of distilled water.
54. For a shiny crust on homemade bread & rolls: just before they have finished baking, take them out, brush crusts with vinegar, return to oven to finish baking.
55. Homemade sour cream: blend together 1 cup cottage cheese, 1/4 cup skim milk & 1 tsp. vinegar.
56. Boil vinegar & water in pots to remove stains.
57. Remove berry stains from hands with vinegar.
58. Prevent sugaring by mixing a drop of vinegar in the cake icing.
59. Cold vinegar relieves sunburn.
60. When boiling meat, add a spoonful of vinegar to the water to make it more tender.
61. Marinate tough meat in vinegar overnight to tenderize.
62. A strength tonic: combine raw eggs, vinegar & black pepper. Blend well.

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Did you know that a shot of vinegar, about a tablespoons full before each meal will help you burn fat and lose weight too?

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That's right, I have heard that before. I love red wine vinegar, I could drink the whole bottle

JoJo...do you happen to know if #1 really works? I loved them all, and there are several I'm definitely going to try. Thanks.

BL

Great tips! I've heard some of them before, but there are so many that are new to me. I'm definitely buying the bulk-size vinegar next time I go shopping. Thanks.

Let me reciprocate by sharing this one: Ever get a greasy dark stain on your pant leg or skirt? Rubbing a baby wipe on it works great.

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Did you know that the skyscraper's window washers use 1/3 of a cup of liquid Cascade and 3 cups of water? It keeps pollution from adhering to the window and gives the windows a longer lasting shine.

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BrideLady, I am not sure but the list came from a reputable book.

Jojo - was it red wine vinegar without the vinegar that you like drinking?

I like both. (giggle) I'm Italian, what can I say.

After doing embroidery work, mix 1 Tablespoon white vinegar with 3 cups work and soak work in liquid for 10 minutes then dry. The vinegar helps set the colors and keeps them from fading as quickly. I've been doing this with my counted cross-stitch for years and it does work.

Wonderful stuff JoJo ... I got so enthused that i decided to print them out and put them on the fridge door.In true Ren fashion(see Have you ever?....) I highlighted the hints, pressed PRINT and went to make a cuppa........ anyone want a booklet of vinegar hints one inch wide and eight pages long?!!!! What the hell did I do this time???!!! love ren

Great tips aprillee!!!

Ren what a great idea!! I think I will do that also. Darn, I need to get a new ribbon.

A great example of useful tips that I'm moving up to the top for Ilush!