Tried and tested useful household tips

[verykiasu2010]

dramamama70:

I use a non-toxic ant killer. I will try to remember to check the name when I get home - I'm at the office now (ssshh!)


It's a white powder and I usually find the ant trail, see where the trail ends/starts and then push the powder in those spots as well as along the trail.

Lizards scare me. I scream and run whenever we get a visit. My kids find my reaction very funny

I've resorted to buying a lizard trap (it's a box with a bait on a glue board) and then get my husband or one of my kids to go check on the box regularly. If we \"caught\" any, their job is to throw it away...far away from me.

so drama ! o i c, drama mama!

[Happy Mama]

ChiefKiasu:

Jennifer:

I use Combat mini every few months. So far so good.


Once I washed the balcony with Dettol disinfectant. I noticed the ants in the balcony that came into contact with the Dettol disinfectant died quicker than just normal water.

Since then I add Dettol disinfectant to my regular floor cleaner for floor mopping.

I think I will die quicker too if you add Dettol to my bubble tea :). Remind me to bring my own drink next time if I visit you, Jennifer

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

[sleepy]

My wmf pot has brownish stain at the bottom (inside) of the pot.


I bought it recently. Only used it to cook plain porridge twice.

The 1st time was ok. I noticed the brown stain the 2nd time round.

Any idea what causes it? Is it a defect? How to remove?

[hquek]

My wmf pan also the same - though I use it for frying (and I only do light cooking). I did try washing hard but didn’t work. Can’t recall if I ever used melamine (the white ‘magic’ sponge) but if I did, it didn’t work.


If it bothers you, can buy a type of powder (saw before at isetan at the cookware section, think it’s zebra brand) to polish the pot.

[sleepy]

hquek:

My wmf pan also the same - though I use it for frying (and I only do light cooking). I did try washing hard but didn't work.

Thanks! Check with you, when you touch those brown stains, are they perfectly smooth?

The stains in my pot are smooth like the rest of the pot, so it's not because didn't wash properly. Have been using wmf for years, never had this kind of problem le

[cody]

Hello everyone


I have some brand new wine glasses, never used before.
However i have kept them for a long long time (almost 8 years) in the deepest darkest corner of my kitchen cabinets, i now realise that there are widespread stains on them such that the glass is no longer clear.

I washed them with Mama Lemon - the glass is clean & safe for use but the stains are still there.
It is unsightly and if i am presented with a glass like this, i’d think that it has not been washed.

The stains are less obvious when the glass is wet, but once dry - the glass stains are obvious again.

What is the cause of these stains?

Any advice how i can remove the stains and get the glass to be clear once again?

Or are they doomed for the trash bin?

Thanks in advance!

[tannggy]

sleepy:

My wmf pot has brownish stain at the bottom (inside) of the pot.


I bought it recently. Only used it to cook plain porridge twice.

The 1st time was ok. I noticed the brown stain the 2nd time round.

Any idea what causes it? Is it a defect? How to remove?

I use KLEEN KING CLEANER to polish. stainless steel pot shines.
cost below s$5 from ntuc

[BeContented]

jessicawongcs:

To get rid of mice or rats: Sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats. They will run away.


OR If u very cruel…put few CAT’s at that area….RATS sure GONE :evil: :evil:

Sure about CAT? I only remember finding dead rats under the bed at my grandma's place :skeptical:

[fussyMummy]

Hi,



There is always a cat \"urine\" at my doorstep... :mad: in fact is almost every floor the cat do its \"biz\"...Just then I am unable to catch that cat, or else I will give the cat a big slap on its butt :spank: .. :siam: :evil:

Any idea what to put to prevent it come again.. I tried put \"baby powder\"..onion... but once the smell gone, it comes back again... :frustrated: :slapshead:

Please help.

[QuiteKSMum]

jessicawongcs:

Ants Problem: Keep the skin of cucumbers near the place or ant hole.


To get pure and clean ice: Boil water first before freezing.

To make the mirror shine: Clean with spirit I use newspapers - works too!

To remove chewing gum from clothes: Keep the cloth in the freezer for an hour.

To whiten white clothes: Soak white clothes in hot water with a slice of lemon for 10 minutes. Will definitely try.

To give a shine to hair: Add one teaspoon of vinegar to hair, then wash hair. Will also give this a go...

To get maximum juice out of lemons: Soak lemons in hot water for one hour, then juice them.

To rid the smell of fish from your hands: Wash your hands with a little apple vinegar.

To check freshness of fish: Put it in a bowl of cold water. If the fish floats, it's fresh.

To avoid tears while cutting onions: Chew gum.

To boil potatoes quickly: Skin one potato from one side only before boiling.

To remove ink from clothes: Put toothpaste on the ink spots generously and let it dry completely, then wash. OIC!

To boil eggs quickly: Add salt to the water and boil.

To check freshness of eggs: Put the egg in water. If it becomes horizontal, it's fresh. If it becomes slanting, its 3-4 days old. If it becomes vertical, its 10 days old. If it floats, it's stale.

To skin sweet potatoes quickly: Soak in cold water immediately after boiling.

To get rid of mice or rats: Sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats. They will run away.



OR If u very cruel…put few CAT’s at that area….RATS sure GONE :evil: :evil:

Thanks, jessicawongcs, for sharing these tips with us. I have some to share too :

1) Use a small dessert spoon to skin ginger - faster & no risk

2) Put a metal spoon into the boiling liquid ( soup, water etc) - if it boils & you're not ard to keep an eye, it won't boil over. ( saw this on the Jap TV prog on tips on Tues - personally tried & tested, works!)

Cheers!