Tip: Clean Tarnished Brass
TIP OF THE WEEK

A mixture of salt and toothpaste can clean the tarnish off any brass item. You can also use any of the following homemade pastes. The first is a mixture of lemon juice and baking soda (or cream of tartar). The second combines lemon juice, salt, and corn meal. Whichever paste you use, rub it onto the brass using a soft, dry cloth; rinse with cool water and dry.

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07.29.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Freshen Up Your Garbage Disposal
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To remove odors from a garbage disposal, cut up a lemon, toss it in, and grind it up. Orange and lemon peels work as well.

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07.15.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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Tip: Make your silver sparkle
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Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (or 1 Tbsp of distilled white vinegar) with 1/2 cup of dry nonfat milk and 1 1/2 cups of water in a large bowl. Place the silver you wish to clean in the bowl and let sit overnight. The next day, rinse and dry thoroughly. If you need clean silver right away, pour lemon juice on the pieces you want clean. With a clean, soft cloth polish until shining.

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03.04.13  12:00PM    KAREN B

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