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Saturday, May 26, 2018
DON'T THROW OUT YOUR TEA BAGS - SEE THESE 6 TIPS.
6 Ways to Reuse Old Tea Bags
Article and picture from tiphero.com
Listen up, tea lovers, this one’s for you! Did you know that a few leftover tea bags
can actually help to protect your plants from fungus? That’s just one
of the unexpected and brilliant ways that you can use these guys.
Used tea bags
are useful either dry or right after you’ve enjoyed a cup of tea. And
there’s so many ways to utilize them! Here are just a few great tea bag hacks to save money and get some tricky jobs done.
Give flavor to your dinner
If
you simply leave a brewed tea bag in a pot while you boil water for
either rice or pasta, the flavors left in the tea bag will give the food
a nice earthy flavor. It’s perfect for the picky eater who isn’t into
plain grains (and much easier than trying to figure out how much
seasoning or sauces to add).
Make your bathing experience better
Who could go for a hot bath right now? Or actually, who could go for a hot aromatherapy
bath? No, you don’t need to shell out hundreds for a trip to the spa or
for fancy aromatherapy scents. Simply putting a used tea bag over the
faucet while you draw your bath will give off the same comfy feels as
any scent you could buy.Bonus: Drop a few used tea bags into the water. Tea leaves contain antioxidant, so they’re great for your skin.
Keep your plants happy
Have
a garden to maintain? Toss used tea bags into the bucket of water that
you usually use to water your plants, and then sprinkle the resulting
weak tea water all over them. The tea will help to protect them from
fungus!
Soothe a sunburn
Do
you love the sun but it doesn’t love you? Aloe can get sticky and messy
for a sunburn, so try this easy method instead: Take your used tea bag
and drop it into some water, or better yet, put the water and tea bag in
a spray bottle if you have one. Then spritz it all over your skin for
ultimate soothing sensations.
Make a yummy cocktail
A
used tea bag is the missing link to easy cocktails! It sounds crazy,
but we’re not kidding. Just steep several used tea bags in vodka or run
and use it to make cocktails tomorrow. It’ll enhance the flavor of your
favorite mixed drink. For example, try mint tea steeped in rum for a
delicious and refreshing mojito!
Get rid of gross odors
Used
tea leaves are the perfect way to make everything from your kitty
litter to your garbage can and your refrigerator smell fresh and new
again. Just mix some dried used tea leaves or drop a dried tea bag into
any of these places. Depending on the stink, you might need several.
Friday, May 25, 2018
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE CLOROX WIPES CORRECTLY?
You’ve Probably Been Using Clorox Wipes All Wrong
Article from tiphero.com
Let’s talk about cleaning products, shall we? Namely, the
Clorox wipe. You know what we’re talking about: the disinfectant cloths that
come in that fun tube? They’re one of the best ways to clean the house in the
nick of time (i.e., when your clean-freak mother-in-law unexpectedly tells you
that she’s on her way over).
No rubber gloves, no clunky cleaning equipment, Clorox wipes
are simply the best. From your kitchen counters to your coffee table and
bedroom dresser, Clorox wipes are always there to get rid of germs, crumbs,
dirt, you name it. I mean, one of the reasons we love Clorox wipes so much is
that they can be used on anything—right?
Unfortunately for our porous surfaces, no. You actually
shouldn’t use Clorox wipes on any surface that’s protected by a sealant because
it could damage that sealant. For example, the ever popular granite countertops
are one of the most common surfaces that fall into this category.
The ingredient that can cause the damage is the citric acid
in the Clorox wipe, which is known to not counteract so well on this kind of
surface. For granite, experts recommend just using the tried and true soap and
water for those.
All right, so that’s not that exciting—and it kind of stinks if you’ve been using Clorox wipes on your granite (guilty). But here’s what really blew our minds: There’s actually a right and wrong way to use Clorox wipes—and it actually says it right there on the directions (but who really reads and follows those anyway?).
All right, so that’s not that exciting—and it kind of stinks if you’ve been using Clorox wipes on your granite (guilty). But here’s what really blew our minds: There’s actually a right and wrong way to use Clorox wipes—and it actually says it right there on the directions (but who really reads and follows those anyway?).
What’s the proper way
to use a Clorox wipe?
“The main issue with wipes that disinfect is they have to be
used precisely as the label instructs,” Dr. Ivan Ong, a microbiologist and VP
of research and development at Microban, told Apartment Therapy. “The use
instructions for Clorox’s disinfecting wipes stipulates that you should ‘Wipe
surface, using enough wipes for the treated surface to remain visibly wet for
four minutes. Let surface dry.’ Many users in a household rarely time
themselves for four minutes while ensuring the surface is wet.”
Um, you’ve got that right. Like we said, we use Clorox wipes
when we’re in a pinch—we want to get the house clean, and fast. Who has time to
wait approximately four whole minutes, let alone stare at the surface to ensure
it’s still wet?
Don’t worry—we in a hurry who do this aren’t alone. Dr. Ong says that most people don’t actually wait four minutes, and that they just continue to wipe the surface until it’s dry. That’s what we deem as clean, after all.
Don’t worry—we in a hurry who do this aren’t alone. Dr. Ong says that most people don’t actually wait four minutes, and that they just continue to wipe the surface until it’s dry. That’s what we deem as clean, after all.
Cleaning this way isn’t the worst thing in the world, but
technically, it’s not quite cleaning the surface as much as we think if we
aren’t following those directions to a T. “What this might do is spread germs
around the surface,” says Dr. Ong. Ugh, dang it.
Do
you ever use Clorox wipes exactly the way they’re supposed to be used? Are you
going to start now, or find yourself a less time-consuming product? Hmm, we’re
still not sure what to think about this one!
Thursday, May 24, 2018
5 WAYS TO UNCLOG A DRAIN WITHOUT USING HARMFUL CHEMICALS
Article and picture from tiphero.com
Everyone’s drains get clogged.
It’s just the nature of life—whether it’s too much gunk in the bathroom sink, a
string of hair in the shower drain, or food particles in the kitchen sink. You
know the drill: the water starts rising and mixes with all the grossness and
you just want to gag. It’s no fun for anyone.
The natural thing to do when a drain gets clogged is to try to unclog it (unless you’re semi-evil and just ignore it for the next person to deal with). But what’s the proper way to do that? You don’t want to throw a whole bunch of chemicals in an area you wash dishes, eat food, or wash your body.
Are there any non-toxic solutions to the problem?
Sure are! Luckily, there are lots of ways to unclog a drain, without using any harmful chemicals. Here are five ways to unclog every type of drain, most that require just a few simple ingredients—many of which you probably already have in your home.
For the kitchen sink: Baking soda, vinegar, and water
For small kitchen sink clogs, try the baking soda/vinegar trick, which has been unclogging drains for centuries. Just mix together half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar. Pour that into the clogged drain, then pour in up to four cups of boiling water immediately after. The mixture will break down fat and grease that’s causing the clog, and then the water will flush out the leftover food particles.
The natural thing to do when a drain gets clogged is to try to unclog it (unless you’re semi-evil and just ignore it for the next person to deal with). But what’s the proper way to do that? You don’t want to throw a whole bunch of chemicals in an area you wash dishes, eat food, or wash your body.
Are there any non-toxic solutions to the problem?
Sure are! Luckily, there are lots of ways to unclog a drain, without using any harmful chemicals. Here are five ways to unclog every type of drain, most that require just a few simple ingredients—many of which you probably already have in your home.
For the kitchen sink: Baking soda, vinegar, and water
For small kitchen sink clogs, try the baking soda/vinegar trick, which has been unclogging drains for centuries. Just mix together half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar. Pour that into the clogged drain, then pour in up to four cups of boiling water immediately after. The mixture will break down fat and grease that’s causing the clog, and then the water will flush out the leftover food particles.
For
the shower drain: Salt and water
Shower drains usually get clogged with hair, gunk, dirt, and grease, which can be taken care of with just a half cup of salt, followed by boiling water. The gritty texture of the salt acts like a rough tool to scrape down any of the nasty stuff caught in the sink drain.
For a blocked pipe: Dishwashing detergent
Tough, but gentle, dishwashing detergent works well to unclog any type of drain. Pour about a half-cup into the clogged drain and let it sit for about a half hour. Then chase it with a half a pot of boiling water. Next, run the water down the drain to check if the water is flowing through. Don’t be surprised when it works!
For the eco-friendly cleaner: Live enzyme cleaners
Most people swear off all household cleaners, but there are actually some that don’t contain any toxic chemicals. Also good for the environment, enzymes are biological compounds that help speed up chemical reactions, so they’re not only eco-friendly, but they’re super effective as well. Some of the most popular brands include Biokleen and Earth Enzymes.
For any drain: Drain basket
Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest ones. A drain basket will help a clog from starting completely. You can find them pretty much anywhere—online, at home repair stores, Target, Wal-Mart…and they’re super inexpensive to boot!
Shower drains usually get clogged with hair, gunk, dirt, and grease, which can be taken care of with just a half cup of salt, followed by boiling water. The gritty texture of the salt acts like a rough tool to scrape down any of the nasty stuff caught in the sink drain.
For a blocked pipe: Dishwashing detergent
Tough, but gentle, dishwashing detergent works well to unclog any type of drain. Pour about a half-cup into the clogged drain and let it sit for about a half hour. Then chase it with a half a pot of boiling water. Next, run the water down the drain to check if the water is flowing through. Don’t be surprised when it works!
For the eco-friendly cleaner: Live enzyme cleaners
Most people swear off all household cleaners, but there are actually some that don’t contain any toxic chemicals. Also good for the environment, enzymes are biological compounds that help speed up chemical reactions, so they’re not only eco-friendly, but they’re super effective as well. Some of the most popular brands include Biokleen and Earth Enzymes.
For any drain: Drain basket
Sometimes the best solutions are the simplest ones. A drain basket will help a clog from starting completely. You can find them pretty much anywhere—online, at home repair stores, Target, Wal-Mart…and they’re super inexpensive to boot!
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
HOW SAFE IS AN AIRPORT FULL BODY SCANNER?
How Safe is an Airport Full Body Scanner?
By Ty Bollinger
The Truth About Cancer website (www.thetruthaboutcancer.com)
Below is a summary of the article. To read the article in its entirety click on the link below, or copy and paste into your browser.
ARTICLE SUMMARY
- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) claims their “advanced imaging technology” devices are just as safe as traditional metal detectors. Research shows this isn’t the case and that the doses of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the TSA’s millimeter wave technology machines can cause cancer.
- Millimeter wave technology is used in the treatment of skin cancer (due to its known skin-heating properties), which means it undeniably has an effect on human cells.
- Like all other forms of radiation, millimeter waves don’t differentiate between healthy cells and malignant cells. In the case of concentrated radiation blasts from millimeter wave body scanners, it means every cell on the surface of your body is targeted.
- A World Health Organization (WHO) report revealed that millimeter waves not only heat the skin but also damage eyesight and cause cancer − particularly skin cancer.
- By choosing a manual pat-down, air travelers can minimize their radiation exposure and thus minimize the risk of developing cancer.
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Thursday, May 17, 2018
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY - ANYTIME YOU THINK YOU ARE "BIG STUFF"
Anytime you think you are "big stuff", take a look at this picture.
Outline of a Blue Whale is seen underneath a small boat in the Pacific Ocean.
DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN DO THESE THINGS WITH ALUMINUM FOIL?
- Fold foil in quarters, then cut with a scissors to sharpen the scissors blades.
- Double wrap meat, vegetables and seasonings in a foil pouch, cook on the grill for 20 to 30 minutes for a simple and delicious BBQ dinner. Or place directly on campfire coals.
- Heat cotton swatches within a foil envelope to create a char cloth. Foil is a great work surface for starting a fire with petroleum jelly and cotton.
- Keep matches and tinder dry by wrapping them tightly in foil.
- Don’t have a pot to boil water? Line a hole in the ground with foil and fill with water. Use tongs to pull rocks from a campfire and transfer them into the water. The water will soon boil.
- A layer of foil beneath a sleeping bag prevents moisture from seeping in while you are sleeping.
- In the woods, strips of foil hung at eye level make great trail markers, especially at night when they catch flashlight beams.
- Use the reflectiveness as a mirror, to signal for help.
- Fold a small piece of foil several times into a small square and insert it into the space between a battery and the loose spring to hold the battery in place and complete the circuit.
- Wrap a piece of plywood in foil. Place it behind your radiator to reflect heat into the middle of the room.
- Crumple foil into a ball to rub rust spots off surfaces such as shower curtain rods and car bumpers. Also works for cleaning pots and pans.
- After grilling, use a ball of foil to scrub the burned food bits off the grill.
- Clean silverware in a shallow pan lined with foil. Add two or three tablespoons of baking soda and boiling water, then drop in tarnished silverware.
- Strips of foil hung from string to twist and flash in the wind and sun can scare off birds and protect garden crops.
- Secure a loose peel-and-stick vinyl tile with a sheet of foil and a clothes iron. Cover the tile with foil to protect the finish, then iron it to soften and reactivate the adhesive.
- A sheet of foil lining the bottom can keep baking tins looking new and, in a pinch, substitute for a cookie sheet.
- Wrap doorknobs in foil to catch splatters when painting.
- Create a custom-shaped cake pan (cartoon character, name, heart, etc.) by reshaping the inside of a regular cake pan with foil.
- Wrap the heating element of an oven or toaster oven to protect it during a thorough cleaning.
- Cut ironing time in half by placing a sheet of foil under the ironing board cover. The reflected heat from the foil lets you iron both sides of a garment at once.
This information is from the Patriot Headquarters website:
http://www.patriotheadquarters.com/multiple-uses-aluminum-foil/?utm_source=LiveBlog&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=phqlift&utm_term=money&utm_content=UsesforTinFoil
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