A sweeter smelling kitchen

Our friend Paul North sends these helpful hints:

Want to prevent unwanted scents?

A flowering plant on the kitchen table or fresh herbs on the window sill will act as a natural deodorizer.

Musty mildew?

Leave a pile of charcoal briquettes (not the fast-light kind) in a bowl overnight in your kitchen. The charcoal neutralizes scents and eliminates moisture, leaving your kitchen fresh.

Funky Fridge?

Place slices of stale bread (which absorb odors) on the shelves and in drawers and let them sit overnight. In the morning, toss out the slices – and the smell with ‘em!

Easier living

Our friend Paul North at Pillar to Post Inspections sent these interesting tips.
 
Here are some smart ways to put wax paper to better use:

1. Water Spots.
To prevent water spots, rub chrome fixtures with wax paper after cleaning, then buff lightly. You’ll leave a thin coating that deflects water and helps stop smudges.

2. Easy–glide shower curtain.Rub a little wax paper on the bar and the shower curtain will glide across smoothly.

3. No-fuss fridge.
Forget struggling to wipe the top of your fridge. Cover the surface with wax paper. It’ll catch dirt. Then once a month, just replace it.

4. Get your can opener into gear.
Run a piece of wax paper through the gears. It will loosen dirt and coat the wheels so they’ll run smoothly.

5. Re-cork Wine.Slip a cork back into an unfinished bottle of wine by wrapping wax paper around it for easy removal.

Thanks, Paul!