Question: Can you tell me the best way to wash factory painted dark kitchen cabinets please? Rose
Answer: When you speak to most kitchen experts, they typically recommend that you avoid using any product other than dish soap and water, to regularly clean wooden cupboards.
Question: I enjoy your columns very much in the Winnipeg Free Press! I hope you can help me with this problem. I have a big Christmas snowglobe with a lovely, detailed decoration inside the snowglobe. The exterior of the snowglobe is also beautifully decorated. However, the water inside the snowglobe has turned yellow. Can you refer me to someone or a business who can fix this issue? I’m not very handy, but if it is a simple solution, I may be able to tackle it. This snowglobe has a lot of sentimental value and if it can be fixed, I would be very happy and grateful. Thank you so much! Norma
Answer: Calling all Manitoba snowglobe experts! Does anyone have expertise in repairing a snow globe? If so, please send me an email: reenanerbas@outlook.com. If the snowglobe is electrical, you may be able to empty it, and then fill it with fresh, distilled water, using a turkey baster, but this may be risky.
Question: How do I get rid of stains on my white polyester Christmas napkins after they were dried in the dryer?
Answer: Polyester is my favourite fabric, as it is as tough as nails! Since they were dried in the dryer, the easiest, fastest and cheapest solution is to fabric dye the napkins. Choose any colour including white and follow the instructions on the box. Fabric dye may be purchased at some dollar stores, departments stores and craft supply stores. Another option is to boil the napkins for five minutes in a stainless-steel pot with half cup of washing soda and eight cups water. Fabric safe bleach products are also an option.
Avocado storage warning
Storing cut avocados in a container of water is a new trend, but please do not store your avocados this way, as this option can promote bacteria growth. Instead, cut the fruit open and squeeze the exposed area with a little lemon juice. Wrap the fruit using plastic wrap. You can also store avocado slices in the freezer after cutting the fruit and removing the skin.
Company’s coming
I clean my stainless-steel appliances using equal parts olive oil and vinegar. Wipe with a soft microfiber cloth to get rid of streaks and fingerprints. — Lynda
I have an older stainless-steel sink, which was quite stained. I made a paste of equal parts dish soap and baking soda and spread it all over the sink. I then scrubbed it with an S.O.S pad until I covered every inch, then I rinsed the sink, it now looks new again. — Quinton
Clean your coffee grinder using raw rice. Put one-quarter cup of rice into the blender, and blend until it is powder. Dump out the powder and rinse the blender. — Sarah
Sugar cookie hack: roll out your cookie dough between two pieces of parchment paper on your baking sheet, before setting the pan in the fridge to chill. This way the dough is easy to work with and will not stick to your counters. Once chilled, cut out cookies, and remove the excess dough. Since you don’t need to move the cookies before baking, this will help the cookies hold their shape. — Maria
Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first.
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