Especially for tips related with personal care…

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

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Coffee Day #1!




In addition to being a delicious beverage, brewed coffee and coffee grounds can be used for a variety of projects, as such cleaning, gardening or body care... So drink up and enjoy the many benefits that come even after your cup is empty.

Help your ashtrays

Place a layer of coffee grounds in your ashtrays to greatly reduce the stench of ashes and old cigarette butts.

Odors in rooms

Leave a dish of coffee grounds out to absorb odors in rooms (including your car) that have an unpleasant smell.

Deodorizer for refrigerators and freezers

Place coffee grounds in a jar or dish inside your refrigerator and freezer to absorb odors from them.

Old food in dishes

Clean old food off of dishes with coffee grounds. Be aware not to use them on materials that might be absorbent or porous so that you do not end up with brown stains.

Cleaning sinks

Scour sinks with coffee grounds. Make sure you do not use them on porcelain sinks to avoid brown stains.

Cleaning pots and pans

Skip the toxic abrasive cleaners for pots and pans and use a handful of coffee grounds instead.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Gin Day!




While it is an essential ingredient in a great martini and many other cocktails, the potent drink has also been put to more pragmatic use. Here are a few…