Quotes from "Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things"

Extraordinary Household Tips:

Creative Ideas to Make Home Staging Easier

REMOVE OLD GROUT: The sharp end of a bottle opener is useful for removing old grout between tiles before re-grouting.

ABSORB VEGETABLE ODORS: The stench of broccoli or cabbage will linger so to avoid the embarrassment during a showing, try putting a piece of white bread on top of the pot when cooking a batch of those 'smelly' vegetables. It will absorb most of the odors.

MELT SIDEWALK ICE WITH BAKING SODA: For an effective way to melt ice on steps and walkways, sprinkle them with generous amounts of baking soda mixed with sand. It won't stain or damage concrete surfaces.

CLEAN YOUR DISHWASHER WITH KOOL-AID: Don't buy special powder to get rid of dishwasher iron deposits. Just dump in a packet of unsweetened Kool-aid. It's a much cheaper way to make the inside of the dishwasher sparkle.

USE FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS TO PICK UP PET HAIR: Pet hair can get a pretty tenacious grip on furniture. But a used fabric softener sheet will suck that fur right off the fabric with a couple of swipes. Just toss the fuzzy wipes into the trash.

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