Surprising Cleaning New Uses

                                             

                                                                         

Hair Spray as Lipstick Stain Remover

Kiss that smudge of Really Red good-bye. If the fabric is machine washable, saturate the spot with hair spray, let it sit for 10 minutes, then dab with a damp cloth or sponge to remove. Launder as usual to wash out any residual stain and spray.

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

Baking Soda as Silver Polish

To polish silver: Wash items, then place on aluminum foil in the bottom of a pot. Add a baking-soda solution (¼ cup soda, a few teaspoons salt, 1 quart boiling water) and cover for a few seconds. The result? A chemical reaction that gets the black off the gravy boat.

 

 

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Newspaper as Odor Absorber

Absorb odors in the refrigerator’s vegetable drawer with a lining of newspaper.

Salt as Iron Cleaner

Eliminate sticky residue from an iron. Run the hot iron (no steam) over plain paper sprinkled with salt.

                                        

                                                       
                                                                                 

Baking Soda as Stain Remover

Clean discolored teacups and teapots by making a paste of baking soda and water. Gently rub over the stain to remove.                                                                                                                         

 

Hair Dryer as Sticker Remover

A little hot air quickly loosens price labels—with zero fingernail-chipping frustration.
                                                   
                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

Eight Great Body Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know About

  Great Body Hacks You Probably Didn’t Know About  

• 1. If you are in a crowded area or in the middle of a party and you are having trouble hearing someone, make use of your right ear.

2. You can clear a stuffed nose or relieve sinus pressure by pushing your tongue against the roof of your mouth and then press a finger between your eyebrows.

3. If you are feeling full after a big meal and you are going to sleep already, make sure to lay on your left side.

4.If you consumed a great amount of liquor and the world starts spinning around from your point of view, put your hand on something stable.

5. If you are feeling nervous for whatever reason, you can calm your self down by blowing on your thumb!

7. Wanting to loose weight? This one is right for you! Always drink a glass of water before eating.

Home Remedies for Asthma

              Home Remedies for Asthma

Asthma is a lung disease that causes difficulty breathing. Asthma can be either acute or chronic.Asthma attacks occur when there is an obstruction in the flow of air in the lungs. Common symptoms include coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightness. These simple natural remedies can also provide relief from symptoms.

1. Ginger

Ginger is a well-known natural treatment for various ailments including asthma.   

• Mix equal quantities of ginger juice, pomegranate juice and honey. Consume one tablespoon of this mixture two or three times a day.
• Alternatively, you can mix one teaspoon of ground ginger in one and a half cups of water and take one tablespoon of this mixture at bedtime.
• Cut one inch of ginger into small pieces and add it to a pot of boiling water. Let it steep for five minutes, allow it to cool down and then drink it.
• To detoxify your lungs, prepare a fenugreek decoction by boiling one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cup of water and mixing one teaspoon each of ginger juice and honey in it. Drink this solution every morning and evening.
• You can also eat raw ginger mixed with salt.

2. Mustard Oil

• When having an asthma attack, massaging with mustard oil will help clear the respiratory passages and restore normal breathing.
  1. Heat some mustard oil with a little camphor.
  2. Transfer it in a bowl and when it is comfortably warm, gently rub it on the chest and upper back and massage.
  3. Do this several times a day until the symptoms subside.

3. Figs

• The nutritional properties of figs promote respiratory health and help drain phlegm and alleviate breathing difficulties.
  1. Wash three dried figs and soak them in a cup of water overnight.
  2. In the morning, eat the soaked figs and drink the fig water on an empty stomach.
  Continue this home treatment for a couple of months. This method helps the nutrients quickly enter your bloodstream and provide relief from asthma symptoms.

4. Garlic

• The following garlic remedies will clear congestion in your lungs, giving you quick relief from asthma symptoms.
  • Boil 10 to 15 cloves of garlic in one-half cup of milk. Drink this once a day.
  • You can also make garlic tea by adding three to four cloves of garlic to a pot of hot water and letting it steep for five minutes. Allow it to cool to room temperature and then drink it.

5. Coffee

• The caffeine in regular coffee can help control asthma attacks because it acts as a bronchodilator. Hot coffee also will relax and clear the airways to help you to breathe easier. The stronger the coffee, the better the result.
  But try not to drink more than three cups of black coffee in a day. If you do not like coffee, you can opt for a cup of hot black tea. Do not use caffeine as a regular treatment though.

6. Eucalyptus Oil

• Pure eucalyptus oil is an effective treatment for asthma symptoms because of its decongestant properties.  
  • Just put a few drops of eucalyptus oil on a paper towel and keep it by your head when sleeping so that you breathe in the aroma.
  • You can also put two to three drops of eucalyptus oil in a pot of boiling water and breathe in the steam. Try to take deep breaths for faster results.
    

7. Honey

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    Honey is one of the oldest natural cures for asthma. The alcohol and ethereal oils in honey help reduce asthma symptoms.
    • Just inhaling the smell of honey produces positive results for some people.
    • You can also mix one teaspoon of honey into a glass of hot water and drink it slowly about three times a day.
    • Before going to bed, swallow one teaspoon of honey with one-half teaspoon of cinnamon powder. This will help remove phlegm from your throat and allow you to sleep better.

8. Onions

Onions have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce constriction of the airways when suffering from asthma. Also, the sulfur content in onions helps decrease inflammation in the lungs.

Simply eat raw onions to clear your air passage ways for better breathing. If you cannot bear the taste of raw onions, try eating cooked onions.

9. Lemon

People with asthma often have low levels of vitamin C. Lemons are rich in this vitamins and antioxidants that can help reduce asthma symptoms.

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon in a glass of water and add some sugar according to your taste. Drink this regularly to reduce asthma attacks.

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GARLIC SYRUP FOR CHEST INFECTIONS

This garlic recipe is for sweet and soothing syrup. In the past it was a popular remedy for asthma. It can still be used for this as well as for coughs, hoarseness and other chest complains as garlic fights against infections and helps to clear the phlegm.

Garlic Syrup Recipe for Chest Infection

  125g Garlic, peeled and sliced
  1 tablespoon Fennel seeds, crushed
  1/4 cup  Vinegar
  250g Sugar
  1 cup Boiling Water

  Add the boiling water to the garlic, cover and let stand for 12-24 hours.. In a small pan simmer the fennel seeds in the vinegar.
. Add this to the garlic mixture and stir well.
. Heat the mixture and simmer until the garlic is soft.
. Strain through a piece of muslin and press the garlic to extract all the juices.
. Heat the liquid and gradually add the sugar.
. Stir constantly to dissolve the sugar, but don’t allow the mixture to boil.
. Allow the syrup to cool and then pour into sterilized bottles.
. Store in a cool, dark place.
. Take up to 3 teaspoons a day when needed.

GET RID OF TOOTHACHES

 Some of the main causes of toothaches are cavities, an infection, an exposed tooth root, a cracked tooth, gum disease, a loose filling. But if you are not able to make it to the dentist, you can try some natural remedies to relieve the pain.

Here are the top 10 home remedies for toothaches.

 Pepper and Salt

Salt mixed with pepper can be of great use when a tooth becomes extremely sensitive.

1. Mix equal amounts of pepper and common salt with a few drops of water to form a paste.
2. Apply the paste directly on the affected tooth and allow it to sit for a few minute.
    Do this daily for several days. 

  Cloves

No home remedy is better for toothaches than cloves. 

• Grind two cloves. Mix in a little olive oil or any vegetable oil and apply on the affected tooth.
• Dab a cotton ball in clove oil and rub it directly on the sore tooth. Alternatively, you can mix a few drops of clove oil in half a glass of water and use it as a mouth rinse.

  Onion

Onions can provide relief from pain by killing the germs causing an infection.

• At the first sign of a toothache, chew raw onion for a few minutes to relieve pain.
• If you are not able to chew it, place a piece of raw onion directly on the bad tooth or gum.

 Asafetida

 Toothaches and bleeding gums can be treated at home with the use of asafetida.

• Simply add a pinch of powdered asafetida to lemon juice and then warm it slightly. Use a cotton pad to apply the solution on the affected area. This will give you quick relief from the pain.
• Alternatively, asafetida fried in clarified butter can be put in the tooth cavity for instant relief.

  Warm Salt Water

A simple glass of warm salt water can help treat a toothache. Mix half a spoon of common salt in a glass of very warm water and use it to rinse your mouth thoroughly. This mouthwash will also fight bacteria that cause infection.

  Guava Leaves

 Fresh guava leaves can also alleviate toothache.

• Simply chew one or two tender guava leaves until the juice starts working on the affected tooth.
• Another remedy is to put four to five guava leaves in water and boil it. Allow the solution to cool to a warm temperature and add some salt. Use the solution as a mouthwash.

If you don’t have guava leaves, you can use raw spinach leaves instead.

  Ice Cube

Ice can help alleviate tooth pain by numbing the nerves and gums.

• Put a small ice cube in a plastic bag and then wrap it in a thin cotton cloth. Hold it on your cheek near the aching tooth for a few minutes.  

An acupressure technique that can ease tooth pain is to rub an ice cube between your index finger and thumb . 

 Garlic

Use of garlic can also give immense relief from toothache. Garlic has antibiotic and other medicinal properties that can be very effective in slowing down bacterial effects.

1. Mix a crushed garlic clove (or garlic powder) with some table salt or black salt and apply it directly on the affected tooth to alleviate the pain. If you prefer, you can chew one or two cloves of garlic to get relief.
2. Repeat this natural treatment for a few days.

How To Eliminate Bad Smells with Baking Soda

 If you have been plagued with bad smells in your house that you have no idea what to do about.  Now you’ll have a solution. It’s as simple as baking soda.                    

 . Really Stinky Toilet To clean the toilet, first flush the toilet. Then dump a cup of baking soda in, close the lid and let the bubbles do the scrubbing for you. Return in about an hour and flush.

 .Smelly Coolers and Thermos Bottles

 . In a thermos bottle, start with a tablespoon baking soda to up to 3 cups water. Just mix and leave in the thermos for about 20 minutes, then rinse.
 For the cooler, fill the entire cooler with water, add ½ cup baking soda, shut the lid and return in an hour. Rinse.

 . Drain with Foul Odor

Just add a few tablespoons to the drain a few times a week as a matter of habit. After about an hour, run the hot water for a few minutes. Drains will cease to smell in very little time at all.

 . Bad Smell Emanating From the Vacuum Cleaner

 Sprinkle it on the carpet – which may also be stinky. Let it sit there in the carpet, working its magic for about an hour. Then vacuum it up. With this solution, you get two things cleaned simultaneously.  

 . Smelly Shoes

Sprinkle a teaspoon in stinky shoes. You know, it’s possible you may be able to wash those tennis shoes in the washer! Then keep them clean-smelling with baking soda.

 . Bad-Smelling Refrigerator

• This one is easy – sprinkle a half cup into a bowl. Place the bowl in the refrigerator. It does help to remove the old rotting food, though. Do that first.

 . Stinky Hands After Cutting Onions

Onions are the latest miracle food and you’ll soon be reading about its cancer-killing ability. There’s every reason to eat more of them. After slicing onions, mix a few tablespoons baking soda in a cup of water and wash your hands in this mixture. Don’t forget to rinse.

 . Really Bad Breath Before an Upcoming Meeting

After eating all those onions, it’s time to rinse your mouth with the best mouthwash on the planet – baking soda and water. Take a mouthful of the same recipe in #8 and swish, swish, swish the bad sulfur smell out of your mouth once and for all. Spit it out, don’t swallow it.

10. Bad Smell Emanating From Armpit

If you need a deodorant lift during the day, mix up ½ cup baking soda with 6 drops of your favorite essential oil. The essential oil must be edible, not synthetic. You could try lavendar, rose, ylang ylang, or geranium, or even a drop of each of them. Mix together and place in a small cosmetic jar. Take this with you in your purse along with a big make up brush. Dust it on your armpits.

Baking soda is not only the best deodorizer; it’s also very economical. Be creative. Baking soda can be used for almost anything!

                Grilled   Summer   Veggie    Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 head garlic, tops cut off
• Canola oil
• Salt
• Cracked black pepper
• 1 Eggplant , sliced lengthwise into ¼” thick slices
• 1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into ¼” thick slices (optional )
• 1 red bell pepper, stem/top and bottom sliced off, then sliced around the core into 4 thin sections
• 1 red onion, sliced into ¼” thick circles (kept intact as much as possible)
• 2 cups sour cream
• ½ cup chickpeas 
• ¼ cup feta crumbles
• Zest of one lemon
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 3 green onions, green part only, finely chopped

 Preparation:

-Preheat your oven to 400°.

-Drizzle the two garlic heads with a little oil, and top with a pinch or two of salt and cracked black pepper, and wrap each head tightly in a square of foil; place into oven and roast for 40 minutes; once roasted, remove from foil and allow them cool until they can be handled, at which point you will squeeze the softened cloves out of the papers, and set them aside.

-In the meantime, heat grill while that heats, drizzle a little oil, plus a couple of pinches of salt and cracked black pepper over the sliced veggies.

-When the grill/grill pan is hot, add a batch of the veggies, and grill about 2 minutes per side, or until well-charred and slightly tender; flip the veggies over, and grill on the other side for roughly another 2 minutes; repeat until all veggies are charred/grilled, and set them aside to allow them to cool.

-Once the veggies are cool, chop them fairly finely, and set them aside for a moment.

-Into the bowl of a food processor, add the roasted garlic cloves, the sour cream, the chickpeas, the feta crumbles and the lemon zest and juice, plus about ¾ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of the cracked black pepper; process until smooth and well-blended.

-Scrape the sour cream mixture out into a large bowl, and fold in the finely chopped grilled veggies, plus the fresh herbs; check the seasoning to see if any additional salt or pepper if needed, then cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge for at least 2 hours, or ideally overnight for the flavors to intensify.

-Enjoy cold with pita chips, veggie spears, chips or crackers, or spread over toast-rounds.