Removing Scuff Marks from Kitchen Floor 21-07-2015

Removing Scuff Marks from Kitchen Floor

• They are not difficult to remove. Rub them just with a paper towel or a dry paper napkin. If this doesn't do the job, scrub off with a bit of baking soda.

Buy Cheap Paper Plates to Have on Hand 13-06-15

Buy Cheap Paper Plates to Have on Hand

• You can use them as a dustpan, a cutting board, a throwaway spoon rest for spills in the microwave. Best of all, for dinnertime, you won’t have to wash dishes.

Hand Washing Dishes Vs. Using Dishwasher 10-06-15

Hand Washing Dishes Vs. Using Dishwasher

• According to a new study, you will use less water, soap, energy and the sanitizing will be better with a dishwasher. Dishwasher water is hotter than tap water and scrubbing action may be stronger. A green hint: Make sure your dishwasher is full before using it.

Remove burnt-on food 04-06-15

Remove burnt-on food

• To easily remove burnt-on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stovetop.

Ice Cubes Smell Off? 26-05-15

Ice Cubes Smell Off?

• If you have an automatic icemaker, pour 1/4 cup of vinegar into the area where the ice cubes are made. Throw out the first three batches of ice you make and then the cubes should be fresh again.

Water heater

Water heater

• Drain a few gallons of water from your water heater each year to remove sediment and improve efficiency!
• Learning how to clean hot water heater sediment is easy: First turn off the power so you don't risk electrical shock or burn out your element. Then turn off the cold water valve to the tank. Attach a garden hose to the tank drain valve and then drain a few gallons of the hot water in the tank through the hose. Then close the drain valve and open the cold water valve and you're ready to use the tank again.

Tips: Dishwasher

Tips: Dishwasher

Dishwasher rinse agents help to get your dishes cleaner and dryer but they sure are pricey. Fortunately, there's a cheap alternative: vinegar.

Here's How to Make the Switch to Vinegar:

1. Finish using up any commerical rinse agent that remains in your dishwasher.
2. Then, unscrew the cap from your dishwasher's rinse agent dispenser, and fill the well with white vinegar.
3. Replace the cap, and run your dishwasher as usual.
4. Refill the dispenser as needed.

Benefits of Using Vinegar as a Rinse Agent:

• No water spots on cups and glasses
• Dryer dishes
• Cleaner dishes
• No harsh chemicals
• A cleaner dishwasher

Kitchen Cabinets Dark Inside? /14-07-2014

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Kitchen Cabinets Dark Inside?

• If you have a problem finding what you're looking for inside cabinets, place inexpensive push lights on the underside of the shelves. Then you can see and get what you need faster.