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1/2 cup (60g) Epsom salt 2 quarts (2 liters) warm water Before you start digging away at a painful splinter, try washing the area with Epsom salt in the warm water and soak the afflicted finger or foot for fifteen minutes. The salt will help soften the skin without the wrinkling normally associated with a […]
1 teaspoon (5ml) honey 2 teaspoons (10ml) lemon juice Sore throats are often aggravated by a nasty buildup of phlegm, but a combination of lemon juice and honey is a great, natural way to gain some soothing relief. Place the honey in a small bowl and stir in the lemon juice. When completely combined, swallow […]
1 teaspoon (6g) salt 1 cup (250ml) warm water The next time a sore throat has you down, try easing the pain with this simple formula: Pour the salt into the warm water and stir until dissolved. Gargle a swig of this mixture for 5 to 10 seconds (try not to swallow) and repeat. Used […]
1/2 cup (60g) Epsom salt 1/2 cup (60g) baking soda 1 gallon (4 liters) warm water Looking for a great way to relax tired, aching feet? Try an olf-fashioned footbath: Simply mix the Epsom salt and baking soda into a large basin of warm water. Slip your feet in and soak for as long as […]
Snails do not like sand, lime, copper or ashes. Put a line or barrier of any of these around an area you wish to keep snail free.
1 quart (1 liter) hydrogen peroxide 1/4 cup (55g) baking soda 1 teaspoon (5ml) dish soap There is simply no way to describe the smell of a freshly skunked dog. Fortunately, you can turn that smell into a distant memory with the amazing combination of hydrogen peroxide and baking soda. Mix the peroxide with the […]
1/4 cup (60ml) vinegar Bacteria are everywhere, but you can minimize the presence of the harmful varieties on sinks and counter-tops with a good dose of vinegar-its acidity not only kills most bacteria but can also inhibit future growth. Use a clean cloth to apply 1/4 cup (60ml) vinegar to countertops and sinks. Do not […]
Dip silks (but do not soak) in a mixture of 2/3 cup (150ml) mild detergent, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and 3 1/2 cups (900ml) of water. Rinse well, then roll in a heavy towel to soak up the excess moisture. Iron while still damp.
1 cup (250ml) vinegar Over time, mineral deposits can block the small nozzles of your showerhead and affect water pressure, but a 12-hour soak in vinegar can do wonders to get rid of them. Soak a clean washcloth in 1 cup (250ml) vinegar and wrap it around the showerhead. Alternately, you can give the fixture […]
If you have a septic tank, use vinegar instead of harsh chemicals to clean the toilet bowl. Leave overnight if you can. It will help to keep the germs down