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Pans/Vesseles
Wet burnt pans/vessels with water till burnt portion if fully moist and place the pan/vessel upside down for 10-15 minutes - tilt and clean normally.
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To make an easy muslin pouch: Take 2 consecutive corners of a rectangular piece of cloth and knot together tightly. Repeat for other 2 ends. Hold like a hammock shape, pour in the curd and use the knots to hang the pouch. Halfway, close the opening with a plain clothesline clip. Hand on a hook or tap easily.
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Apply colourless nail varnish to names on switches, jars, etc. to avoid there rubbing off with repeated use. Take care to apply a very thin even layer.
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Mosquitoes #1
Keep mosquitoes at bay by lighting the following: An incense stick dipped in baygon spray and dried.
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Cleaning inside an iron - Turn the iron on, pour vinegar in the water hole, and fill it up. Once the iron is hot, push the stream button four or five times. All built-up grit and grime will then be removed. Finally, empty the vinegar from the iron and rinse well with water.
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Tiny tots - Tip
Stick a strip of medicated plaster under the sole of your childs new shoes. He will not slip on a slippery floor.
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If just a few drops of lemon juice are required do not cut whole lemon. Roll lemon on a hard surface to soften the skin, prick a hole with a cocktail or skewer. Press out required drops. Leave a toothpick in the hole or wrap it in a piece of foil. This will keep it from drying out.
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Add a handful of puffed rice to leftover tomato vegetable. Mix well, heat a little, and serve as a tasty snack, after garnishing with chopped coriander.
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When very finely chopped greens or chillies etc. are required in a recipe, use a pair of sharp Scissors instead of a knife. The job will be made faster, more efficient and safe to cut.
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Storing flour in an airtight container and refrigerating it doubles their storage time.
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Coconut milk when kept overnight in the fridge forms a white layer on top. This layer can be used as fat instead of oil for frying mutton or chicken.
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Immerse rusty curtain rings in hot vinegar for two hours. Wash off with water and wipe dry. The rings will look new.
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To chill any water based drink (like thandai, juices) use chilled water or crushed icecubes while making, so that chilling time can be drastically reduced.
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Rub a piece of lime (used) inside the lunch box to get rid of strong odours (like garlic) before rinsing off.
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Add contents of a capsule of b complex to the water in your vase to make the flowers last longer.
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Replace sweets and candy with a few dry fruits like almonds, etc. for after lunch munching. So much healthier.
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Toast a few slices of bread till crisp. Grind into fine bread crumbs. Store in a tight glass jar. Use as a handy thickener for gravies, soups, etc., if they feel too watery.
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Immerse nails in hot water for a while before nailing into the wall. This will keep the surrounding plaster from coming off.
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Coriander leaves will stay fresh if placed in a polythene bag and stored in the fridge.
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Always use the back of a perforated spoon to make the frying puris puff up. Use the non-puffed ones to make chaat, bhel, etc.
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