Monthly Archives: June 2015

14
Jun

Tam and Soph’s Mum, Taupo

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I have had more than one washing machine repairman tell me that commercial fabric softener is their ‘dream product’ as it stuffs your machine and pipes! I now mix half water with half white vinegar in a 1 litre bottle, add 1 teaspoon of eucalyptus oil and few drops of your favourite essential oil. Shake […]

14
Jun

P.L., Hamilton

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When you can’t squeeze any more out of your tube of hand cream or makeup, sit it on its lid for a while, then cut the tube about 1/3 of the way up. You can then get to scoop out all the extra cream that will be sitting on the lid. The other end will […]

14
Jun

J, Paraparaumu

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To get the last out of a container, instead of cutting the top off a hand or body cream container put it in the microwave for about ten seconds, then pour the contents into a new container. Works well for makeup and other products too.

14
Jun

Margaret, Invercargill.

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Here’s a tip to prevent the wires coming out of your bras in the washing machine: wash them in a pillow case! Tie the top and wash on a gentle setting. I wash all our underwear on a gentle wash setting. Here’s a recipe for a cheap laundry powder. Use 1 kilo of washing soda, […]

14
Jun

C.W., Whakatane.

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I read the item from someone, saying not to use a full strip of toothpaste on the toothbrush, and so save fifty percent. I am a retired dentist, I always recommended my patients to use a good quality electric toothbrush, and used to point out to them that it would pay for itself in saved […]

14
Jun

C.L., Tauranga.

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Reading BOP Times today re toothpaste. Advertising always shows full strip of paste to sell more, when you only need enough to go across the brush.

14
Jun

ANG, Masterton.

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Toothpaste – some people have mentioned cutting down their use of toothpaste by not putting it along the entire length of their toothbrush.  The easier way is to put it sideways across your toothbrush – it’s all you need.  Also, use only soft toothbrushes, as hard/medium toothbrushes wear away tooth enamel and in the long […]

14
Jun

K.O., Mahia

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My house is always looking for mouthwash, and a cheap, easy way to make some is to simply put half a teaspoon of baking soda in with a small glass of water, gargle as normal. Also, for a set of sparkling pearly whites, brush teeth with toothpaste as normal, then brush again, this time baking […]