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Ants in the Kitchen?

To get rid of sugar ants, mix 1 part of boric acid powder with 20 parts of sugar. Sprinkle this in areas where you notice the ants, like behind cabinets and under the sink. Do not use on food preparation surfaces. Keep children and pets away from it. When ants are no longer visible, sweep up bait and dispose.

Removing Oil Stains from the Driveway

If the stains are fresh and wet, sprinkle a healthy amount ofclay-type cat litter, sand, cornmeal or cornstarch onto the stained area to absorb the oil. If the stains are dry, mix a thick paste of baking soda and water and scrub with a stiff brush, rinse and dry

When Taking Garments to the Dry Cleaner

Be sure to point out the spots and let the cleaners know exactly what substance caused them. This way they can be treated appropriately and hopefully removed

Cleaning Hairbrushes

Fill a quart-size container with baking soda and warm water. Remove all hair first, then soak the hairbrushes and rinse thoroughly. They will be clean!

Silk Flowers Need Cleaning?

Try these: Place the flowers in a paper bag along with a handful of salt and then shake until the dust is gone. Or take them outside and use a hair dryer turned on cold and simply blow off the dust.

Getting Rid of Dents in Carpet

After you move furniture, you often notice dents left behind. You can easily get rid of them byputting an ice cube in each indentation and leaving overnight. Then blot up any liquid and fluff up the fibers.

Perfect Pie Garnish

Reserve several pieces of the ingredient you use in the pie to top it off attractively, such as apples, strawberries, blueberries or peaches, etc. This will add a nice finishing touch.

Keeping Raisins from Sinking to the Bottom of Batter

Roll them in flour before you add them to the batter. The coating should help keep them suspended while baking and distributed throughout in the batter.

Easy Way to Clean Lampshades

To remove dust from an accordion-pleated lampshade, use a soft clean paintbrush to do the job. It will make this task much quicker to accomplish.