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How to Quick Clean the Blender

• Add water until it is about half full. Squeeze a drop of liquid dishwashing detergent in it. Place the lid on tightly; run for several seconds to work up a good cleaning action. Then rinse well and let dry.

Fruit Juice Ends Up on Blouse?

• Check the care label. Put the stained area into cold water to soak. If the stain has not disappeared, rub liquid laundry detergent into the wet area. Then wash in warm water and detergent.
  

Should Mushrooms be Washed Before Storing?

• No, because they will become slimy more quickly, if they are stored wet. Instead put them in the refrigerator dry and store in a paper bag; don't use plastic because mushrooms can't breathe.

Salt Clumping in Shakers?

• Put several grains of dry, uncooked rice or crushed crackers into the shaker with the salt. They should do the job and the salt should be flowing.
  

Sheer Curtains Need to Look Fresher?

• You don't have to iron them to look crisper. Instead wash and rinse them as usual. Then add one cup of Epsom salts to a sink full of water. Dissolve the salts by stirring and then rinse the curtains in the mixture. Simply hang to dry and they won't need to be ironed