DECANTERS
To clean decanters, crush eggshells into tiny pieces. Fill the decanter with warm water, a pinch of bicarbonate of soda and the crushed eggshells. Leave overnight. Rinse well using a dash of vinegar.
To clean decanters, crush eggshells into tiny pieces. Fill the decanter with warm water, a pinch of bicarbonate of soda and the crushed eggshells. Leave overnight. Rinse well using a dash of vinegar.
DEODORIZER
Bicarbonate of soda may be used to deodorise smelly shoes
Bicarbonate of soda may be used to deodorise smelly shoes
DEPRESSION
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
DESCALE A KETTLE
- Fill the kettle with half vinegar and half water. Leave the mixture in the kettle for an hour - you can leave it for longer if you feel the kettle needs it. After this time pour the mixture out. If there's still limescale, wipe round with bicarbonate soda and a damp cloth, then rinse the inside of the kettle out several times until the smell of vinegar has vanished.
- Pour 30g of lemon juice and 500ml of water into the kettle and boil. Once boiled, unplug the kettle and leave it to cool, then pour out the mixture. If there's still limescale, wipe the inside with bicarbonate soda and a damp cloth. Rinse the kettle out at least five times with cold water.
- To reduce the amount of limescale in the kettle, try to fill the kettle up through the sprout, if possible. Also, pour out any excess water from the kettle when you have finished using it. You can also purchase a kettle descaler, which is a steel mesh ball that collects limescale when placed in the kettle.
DISHWASHER
In your dishwasher, you can wash:
In your dishwasher, you can wash:
- Broom and mop heads - dustpans - Plastic hairbrushes and combs - flip,flops and wellington boots - garden tools - pet toys - makeup brushes - sink sponges
DISH WASHING UP CLOTH / SPONGE
To disinfect these, place them in the microwave for 30 seconds on HIGH.
To disinfect these, place them in the microwave for 30 seconds on HIGH.
DOG FIGHT
1. If it is available to you, spray cold water on the dogs, or throw a bucket of water over them.
2. Throw a blanket over the dogs.
3. If outdoors, and you are wearing a coat, take it off and throw it over the dogs.
1. If it is available to you, spray cold water on the dogs, or throw a bucket of water over them.
2. Throw a blanket over the dogs.
3. If outdoors, and you are wearing a coat, take it off and throw it over the dogs.
DOG HAIRS
Remove dog hairs by dampening a small towel and wiping it over the piece of clothing.
Remove dog hairs by dampening a small towel and wiping it over the piece of clothing.
DRAINS
- Deodorise and unclog your drains using vinegar and baking powder. Pour half a cup of baking powder followed by a cup of vinegar. There will be some foam and when that has subsided, run hot tap water down the drain, followed 5 minutes later with cold water.
- Clear a clog by dropping 3 Alka Seltzer tablets down the drain and leave for several hours.
DRIED FRUIT
Dried fruit can be reconstituted in the microwave. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of water, wine or fruit juice for each cup of fruit. Cover and microwave on HIGH for about 1 to 2 minutes and then stir well.
Dried fruit can be reconstituted in the microwave. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of water, wine or fruit juice for each cup of fruit. Cover and microwave on HIGH for about 1 to 2 minutes and then stir well.
DRILLING A HOLE
Use a folded Post-It note when drilling in order to catch the dust. Stick the Post-It to the wall just below where you intend to drill.
Use a folded Post-It note when drilling in order to catch the dust. Stick the Post-It to the wall just below where you intend to drill.
DRINKING GLASSES
- To shine up cloudy drinking glasses, soak them for about an hour in warm white vinegar. Then use a scrubber to remove any film and wash as normal.
- Use cupcake cases to cover drinks glasses in the summer and prevent flies from dropping in the drink.
DRINKS
Add a pinch of salt to warm milk, tea, coffee and cocoa to enhance the taste.
Add a pinch of salt to warm milk, tea, coffee and cocoa to enhance the taste.
EGGS
- Take the eggs out of the refrigerator a couple of hours before:
- Mayonnaise - the mayonnaise will not then curdle
- Store the eggs with pointed end DOWN. This keeps the yolk centred and prevents damage to the air cell.
- Egg white will keep up to two weeks if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Omelettes will be lighter and soufflés will stay up if you add half a teaspoon of baking powder per egg.
- Pour cold water over left-over egg yolks and they will keep in the refrigerator for several days.
- If an egg rises to the surface in a bowl of cold water, it is stale and should be rejected.
- Take Natural Eggshell Membrane tablets to relieve joint aches and pains. Excellent for dogs and cats too.
- Beat together 2 or 3 eggs (depending on the length of your hair), apply to towel dried hair and leave for 30 minutes before rinsing in warm water.
- To poach an egg, line a cup with cling film, crack the egg and pour into the cup, tie up the cling film and drop it into a pan of boiling water for about 5 minutes. You can add flavouring before cracking the egg into the cup, such as cheese, bacon, herbs etc. The egg comes out nice and neat and beautifully flavoured.
- It might be useful to know that two duck's eggs is the equivalent to three hen's eggs.
- Add a little salt to the boiling water when cooking eggs. A cracked egg will then stay in its shell.
- Add a tiny pinch of salt to your egg whites to make them beat up fluffier.
To cleanly and easily separate the yolk from the white of an egg, using a plastic bottle, view ...
EGG BOXES
Use egg boxes to store delicate Christmas tree decorations.
Use egg boxes to store delicate Christmas tree decorations.
EXFOLIANT
For an all-natural exfoliant, mix a little baking powder with some water and rub it all over your face. This will remove any dead skin - has no chemicals, and is totally natural.
For an all-natural exfoliant, mix a little baking powder with some water and rub it all over your face. This will remove any dead skin - has no chemicals, and is totally natural.