Home Care: Household Hints

by Sherry Holetzky | More from this Blogger

11 Apr 2006 06:52 AM

The simplest household hints and tips can often be the most helpful for making life easier. Try these tips to keep appliances and fixtures working safely and in good order, to prevent messes and odors, and to save time and money.

Dryer Dangers

Purchase a dryer brush set to remove debris from your dryer vent and lint trap thoroughly and easily. Dryer brushes will help you remove more lint than the filter alone can remove. This is important, since lint can cause fire. It will also help your dryer work better. Your clothes will dry faster, which in turn will help you save on energy costs.

To release fewer dust particles into the air when cleaning the dryer lint trap filter, spray the filter with a light mist of water before removing lint. Look for a spray bottle with a mist setting.

Quick Fix for Minor Drain Clogs

Pour baking soda into the drain. Let sit for a minute then pour in vinegar. This creates a reaction that causes the baking soda to bubble, clearing the drain.

Rugs and Welcome Mats

Rugs and welcome mats are not just for aesthetics. Placing a mat outside and a rug inside of each entrance will insure that less dirt, dust, and debris are carried into your home on people's shoes. Rugs and welcome mats are also useful for safety. They draw the eye downward, which can help people watch their step more carefully to avoid trips and falls when entering.

Smelly Shoes

Place fabric softener sheets inside shoes when they are not being worn to keep the closet from developing an odor. On the other hand, you can also fill the toes of old socks with cornstarch or scented powder that contains cornstarch, tie knots in the tops of the socks, and place them inside shoes.

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Sherry Holetzky is a work at home mom and freelance writer. Married to her best friend, Sherry and her husband are raising their family in a quiet rural setting in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.

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