15
Jun
Reader, Reporoa.
When applied with a damp cloth says baking soda is good for cleaning sinks, basins, polishing stainless steel, deodorising and cleaning thermos flasks.
Monthly Archives: June 2015
15
Jun
TM, Waiuku.
Use Baking Soda and White Vinegar to unblock drains. After the commercial drain cleaner failed I used the above (1/2 Litre water to half a packet of Baking Soda) and left it for 15 mins to bubble away then turned the hot water tap on for several mins. Drain cleared.
15
Jun
D.G.
Sprinkle baking soda on the bath without water and use brush to scrub off build up of oils from bodies.
15
Jun
KASW, Waikanae.
Baby wipes are wonderful for removing fly-spots from walls and ceilings.
14
Jun
Karen, Palmerston North.
I only buy the cheapest flannelette sheets, and they can be prone to pilling/fluffing. I put them – while still in their plastic wrappers – into the freezer for at least 24 hours, then wash as usual. They wear evenly, with no pilling, and are lovely and warm. It works with kids’ flannelette pyjamas too!
14
Jun
G.B.
My daughters dolls clothes, cot blankets, bibs are real babies clothes from Op Shops.
14
Jun
A.K., Carterton.
I hang my newly washed shirts etc on coat hangers on the line and then ironing, if necessary is a breeze.
14
Jun
Denis, Opotiki.
To keep your arms warm when wearing a sleeveless dress to a party use a pair of panty hose. cut out the crotch and toes and pull them over your head. You can use black or nude or mesh pantyhose.
14
Jun
Sam, Hamilton.
Op’ Shops are great places to get cheap clothing from. To help find op shops in your area check out www.opshopdirectory.co.nz.
14
Jun
F.N., Northland.
Those with teenagers and above should have a look at what clothing their kids are throwing out. I recently scored three jackets and a pair of jeans from our son who was going to toss it out. Not only was the clothing in near new condition, it was branded in cool teenager stuff so I […]