Dear Reena: How do I remove stains out of toilet bowls?
Bells
Make your toilet bowl sparkle by pouring a little shampoo or dish soap onto a pumice stone and gently rubbing the inside of the toilet bowl to remove stains. Or clean the toilet with a product called 鈥業ron Out,鈥� used according to the directions on the bottle.
Dear Reena: I have little black flies in my home and I鈥檓 assuming they are from my house plants. How do I get rid of them?
Marsha
First, set out a bowl of vinegar to determine if the bugs are fruit flies or fungus gnats. Fruit flies are attracted to vinegar but gnats are not. To reduce bugs hatching in plants, spread a layer of course sand on top of the soil. Doing this makes it difficult for fruit flies to lay eggs. Also, standing water creates a perfect breeding environment for fruit flies. Therefore, you can water plants but make sure there is no standing water in the plant saucer. Homemade Pesticide: In a one-gallon milk jug, combine 2 Tbsp. dish soap, 1 Tbsp. rubbing alcohol, dash of Tabasco sauce, 1 Tbsp. canola oil and enough water to fill the jug. Pour mixture into spray bottle and use as needed (double recipe as needed). Another option is to steep cigarette tobacco in water. Leave for two days and spray plants.
Hi Reena: I tried freezing my jeans to remove chewed gum, and have got some of it out, but I am starting to wreck them where I am scratching it off. Any other options?
Warren
Wipe the area with rubbing alcohol, doing this breaks down the polymer that makes chewing gum sticky. Another option is to spray the area with WD-40, wait for 10 minutes. Wipe with a plastic putty knife. Soak the area with dish soap and water. Wash as usual.
Dear Reena: Can you please provide me with a recipe for garlic spread that I can spread on Italian bread and bake?
Fern
This recipe is so good and tastes like restaurant garlic bread! In a bowl combine: Half cup softened butter (yummier than margarine), one-quarter cup grated Parmesan cheese, two cloves minced garlic, half tsp. dried basil, half tsp. dried oregano, half tsp. dried parsley, sprinkle lightly with black pepper. Slice Italian bread in half lengthwise and spread both sides with butter mixture. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown (about 12 minutes). Slice and serve.
Reader feedback
Re: Ant Hills
Sprinkle used coffee grounds to repel ants, this works well and helps fertilize your garden at the same time. Faye
Interesting Hint: Remove pet hair from furniture using a window squeegee. Lisa
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