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  • #16
    Re: Home Remedies

    Megs, when you say "laundry water softner" is that the same thing as fabric softner? Like Downy or Snuggle? I have a bunch of silver that I inherited and it needs cleaning badly, last time I cleaned it all my hands were so cramped when I got done! That trick sounds so easy!

    The hairspray trick is awesome isn't it? Back when I waited tables and bartended I was always getting ink stains so that trick came in really handy!


    5'4"
    45 yrs (F) a.k.a. "Butterbean"
    Start date 5/18/2003
    197/163.5/130

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    • #17
      Re: Home Remedies

      Okay - not sure if this qualifies, but I swear by it and nothing else. Regular Dove (white beauty bar soap) takes out blood stains. Every month I get 'em, like clock-work.

      The first time it happened I almost threw them away. Because I had woke up in the middle of the night, changed and went back to bed WITHOUT rinsing them. Gross, right? I know, I know... Anyway, The next morning, I put them in the sink moistened them with cold tap water and rubbed the bar soap into them. Presto, chango - all signs of blood disappeared.

      I used to use peroxide (that sometimes left a slight stain), but no more...it's Dove all the way. My "delicates" always look brand new.
      Dawn
      Female - 42 years old

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      • #18
        Re: Home Remedies

        Yep, that qualifies Jerz! good tip I'm sure all us girls will have a chance to test!


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        Start date 5/18/2003
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        • #19
          Re: Home Remedies

          These links will take you to a host of uses for everyday household items:
          http://www.motherearthnews.com/
          http://www.mothernature.com/Library/...oks/48/197.cfm
          htthttp://www.ivillage.co.uk/print/0,,623570,00.htmlp://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/sitemap.html
          ~Susan
          49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

          Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
          2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
          but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

          .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
          (((on temporary break)))
          Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

          "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

          sheesh

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          • #20
            Re: Home Remedies

            Water softener is a laundry additive. Calgon makes it.
            http://www.calgon.us/
            ~Megs~
            242/141/160 (130)
            dress size 26/10/8
            5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
            My blog:
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            • #21
              Re: Home Remedies

              Cloves for toothache. Cayenn pepper for heart attacks (God forbid!!)
              Before and after:






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              • #22
                Re: Home Remedies

                Originally posted by not2late
                Water softener is a laundry additive. Calgon makes it.
                http://www.calgon.us/
                Thanks, I'll have to see if my local grocer carries it!


                5'4"
                45 yrs (F) a.k.a. "Butterbean"
                Start date 5/18/2003
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                • #23
                  Re: Home Remedies

                  Good ol' SPIT contains enzymes that work on many organic stains to pre-treat them and keep them from setting in if you can't wash them out right away. Ie., your drink or soup drips on your blouse and you won't be off the bus before it has time to dry. Dab each spot thoroughly with saliva, and what's left later, if anything, should wash right out with soap and water.
                  ~Susan
                  49/f 5'7" Start 2-27-06 SW222/11-18-09 @ 160-ish/G135-150ish??

                  Doin Miles, Flights, & Kid Ketchin'...
                  2 Ab Chal's; 6WEC#27 slug-Free; & more; 50# LOST in'06-
                  but regained ~20# in '07 in less than 3 weeks! And again early '08 ...Was in HEAVEN -got to 150, for awhile, then got too busy, and gave in too much... and... OK holding pattern "keep it together..."

                  .................OMG how did I fail AGAIN
                  (((on temporary break)))
                  Sigh ... I'll be back... life isn't always fair 10-07-09

                  "Goal: First you have to dream of it. Then you have to do it." Author unknown

                  sheesh

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                  • #24
                    Re: Home Remedies

                    Regular Dove (white beauty bar soap) takes out blood stains.
                    Criminals could really put this to good use!

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                    • #25
                      Re: Home Remedies

                      Originally posted by Miss Phode
                      Criminals could really put this to good use!
                      Bet'cha that's what OJ used.
                      Dawn
                      Female - 42 years old

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                      • #26
                        Re: Home Remedies

                        Cayenn pepper for heart attacks (God forbid!!)
                        Cayenne pepper will also stop bleeding. It will cauterize (sp) a severed artery. If you cut yourself badly, pour cayenne pepper on the wound (yes, it will HURT, but better than bleeding to death).

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                        • #27
                          Re: Home Remedies

                          Originally posted by boonie stomper
                          Good ol' SPIT contains enzymes that work on many organic stains to pre-treat them and keep them from setting in if you can't wash them out right away. Ie., your drink or soup drips on your blouse and you won't be off the bus before it has time to dry. Dab each spot thoroughly with saliva, and what's left later, if anything, should wash right out with soap and water.
                          Now that is interesting! Have you actually tried it out? Would have never thought of that.
                          My hubby & I in the Smokies!




                          Jan. 23/06 -183
                          July 23 -159
                          Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.
                          Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
                          Sep 26. '07-148.5
                          Nov 26-153
                          April 1, '08-155
                          July7 '08-155
                          6/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss



                          ~Karen~

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                          • #28
                            Re: Home Remedies

                            I saw Kelly Rippa spit on Regis's sleeve after he got a small stain of blood - she swore it works like a charm. <shrug> Who knew?
                            Dawn
                            Female - 42 years old

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                            • #29
                              Re: Home Remedies

                              Originally posted by Jerzaka
                              I saw Kelly Rippa spit on Regis's sleeve after he got a small stain of blood - she swore it works like a charm. <shrug> Who knew?
                              Now Kelly Ripa has her tide stick so guess she won't need the spit anymore, lol!
                              My hubby & I in the Smokies!




                              Jan. 23/06 -183
                              July 23 -159
                              Jan. 23/07 - 154 - 29 lbs.
                              Aug 16 - 153 - 30 lb. mark
                              Sep 26. '07-148.5
                              Nov 26-153
                              April 1, '08-155
                              July7 '08-155
                              6/11/09-148 - 35 lbs. loss



                              ~Karen~

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                              • #30
                                Re: Home Remedies

                                LOL! You're right! They should have used THAT in the commercial.
                                Dawn
                                Female - 42 years old

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