Especially for tips related with personal care…

Check with your doctor before using any tip that could have any effect on your health!

Friday, January 30, 2015

Removing coffee or tea stain

Sponge the stain with lukewarm water, and then gently rub with a little bit of glycerin.

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Watermarks on leather

To remove watermarks from leather shoes or accessories, add a few drops of vinegar to a bowl of cool water and scrub the stains with a soft bristle brush until they are no longer visible. Let dry for about 8 hours.

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Removing sweat stain from fabric

Apply a mixture of cream of tartar, crushed aspirin, and warm water to the area. Wait about 15 to 20 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Ink stains on fabric

To remove ink stains on cotton, gently use rubbing alcohol. On polyester, spray generously with hair spray and pat with a clean and dry cloth. Wash the item as usual.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Clean powder makeup from a handbag

To remove powder makeup (blush, bronzer etc.) from inside your handbag, use pre-moistened makeup removing wipes. They should clean the whole mess effortlessly.

Friday, January 23, 2015

Lipstick stain

To remove lipstick stain from fabric, saturate the area with hairspray. Let sit for about 10 minutes and dab with a clean cloth. Wash the piece as usual.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Clean dirt off suede

Remove the crust from a piece of bread and allow it to become stale. Gently rub dirt and stains with the edge of the stale bread to clean them off leather piece.

Clean dirt off suede

Remove the crust from a piece of bread and allow it to become stale. Gently rub dirt and stains with the edge of the stale bread to clean them off leather piece.

Clean dirt off suede

Remove the crust from a piece of bread and allow it to become stale. Gently rub dirt and stains with the edge of the stale bread to clean them off leather piece.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Remove liquid makeup stain

To remove liquid makeup from shirt collars, apply some shaving cream to a washcloth and lightly rub the stain.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Open tough key rings

To get around a difficult-to-open key ring, use a staple remover. Prop open the ring as you slide the key on or off.

Monday, January 19, 2015

Remember where you parked your car

After parking your car in a big parking lot, use your smartphone to snap a few pictures of your location and markers around the spot. You will easily find it again later.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Oil stain on leather

To remove an oil stain from your leather piece, cover the mark with baby powder and let it stand overnight. If in the morning, the stain still remains, repeat the process.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Red wine stain

Soak red wine stains in white wine, cover the stain with a thick baking soda paste. Let it sit a few hours, and then wash as usual.

Friday, January 9, 2015

Control foot odor

Before going to bed, soak your feet in a large bowl filled with warm water and a few drops of lavender essential oil. Lavender oil is antiseptic, antifungal, increases circulation and release nervous tension.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Hand washing delicate items

Prevent fragile china from sliding out of your hands and breaking by folding a dish towel and placing it in the bottom of the sink. The padded layer will cushion the fall, making the delicate items less likely to break.

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Relieve a high fever

Soak a pair of thin socks in cool water, wring them out, slip on and top with dry woolen socks. Your body will work harder to warm your feet, increasing your blood circulation and helping the fever to go away.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Easing a nosebleed

Hold a spoonful of powdered gelatin mix against the roof of your mouth, letting it to dissolve. The upper portion of the mouth connects to mucous membranes in your nasal passages, and the powder will quickly be delivered to the nostrils, acting as a clotting agent.

Monday, January 5, 2015

End stomach rumbles

Firmly press the index and middle fingers of both hands 3 finger-widths below your knees, along the outside of your calves. These acupressure points connect to your digestive tract and will calm down your stomach.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Substitute for liquid eyeliner

Light a wooden match, let it burn for a couple seconds, blow it out and dip it in cool water. Use the ashy residue to line your upper and lower lids.