Cleaning Window Tips?
My favorite recipe is to combine 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar, and up to 1/2 teaspoon of liquid soap or detergent in a spray bottle.
Can Shrunk Material Be Unshrunk?
Unfortunately, the shrinkage that occurs in wool is not reversible. The structure of wool fiber is largely responsible for this. The outside of wool fibers are covered with overlapping scales that run in one direction, much like the shingles on a roof. Wool...
Stretching Fresh Milk
My mother did this when I was a kid back in the 50s. Money was tight, and this was a great way to stretch it a little. She also kept some (just) powdered milk made up that she used in cooking - no one ever noticed the difference. Also, in a pinch powdered milk...
Substitution for Vanilla
I have also used fresh lemon juice or RealLemon in place of vanilla - in fact I prefer it in some recipes.
Room Odors
Combine one part white distilled vinegar to five parts water. Pour into a spray bottle and spray in odorous areas. Another way to purify the air is to dampen a cotton ball with pure vanilla extract, place in a dish and set in odorous area of the house. A dish...
