Handy Household Tips Thread

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feeds@yuku.com (pinkdolphin) — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:09:46 GMT

NeonTetra67 wrote:

Pet Urine on Carpet: First, blot up what you can with paper towels. Then, with warm, soapy water and a clean cloth, blot the area clean; rinse with clean water; blot until dry. Next, combine 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup water and a tablespoon of store-bought prepared horseradish sauce and dab it on stain; rinse with clean water; blot until dry. Once the area is totally dry...

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feeds@yuku.com (Powers) — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:39:56 GMT
I'm not going to stand for such rumors. It's the AIDcer that's making a comeback.

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feeds@yuku.com (Jitensha) — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:36:47 GMT
We should raise money to stomp it out.

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feeds@yuku.com (StarRider) — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:23:36 GMT
True, but they are treading lightly in diagnosing it.

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feeds@yuku.com (Jitensha) — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:49:44 GMT
I hear that shoe cancer is making a comeback.

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feeds@yuku.com (CBRetriever) — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:47:48 GMT
who's gonna provide the placenta?

and aluminum powder, iron oxide, Potassium Permanganate and glycerine --> thermite which will do as promised, but I don't think your kitchen will ever be the same

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feeds@yuku.com (Gizmodo) — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:16:13 GMT

Blood on Clothes: Pour hydrogen peroxide on blood and rinse with cold water. If some blood remains, repeat.

Dryer Tip: Include a few tennis balls in each dryer cycle. The tennis balls not only cut drying time by 25% - 50%, but also fluff the clothes to a delicate softness, and towels with be especially fluffy.

Foggy Mirrors and Glass: Spray a generous amount of good ol' fashioned shaving cream (not gel) or...

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feeds@yuku.com (StarRider) — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:48:03 GMT
I don't even bother to wax my car so i'm sure as shit not going to wax a fucking stove top.

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feeds@yuku.com (yofox02) — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:46:14 GMT
"Allow meat to stand at room temperature 1 hour before cooking"...

nice.
a nice juicy steak with a side of maggots.
YUM.

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feeds@yuku.com (PassionatePiscesMan) — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:38:24 GMT
That's why I never do windows.

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feeds@yuku.com (Powers) — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:05:55 GMT

This could have been our best chance at getting someone to actually kill themselves.
Big huge red X. The rest of you are a buncha ruiners.

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feeds@yuku.com (hossc) — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:50:52 GMT

Nat57 wrote:

BREAKING ALERT MESSAGE: DO NOT ATTEMPT ANYTHING GIZMODO HAS SUGGESTED. (bleach and ammonia produces a gas that will kill you)

No shit. Like anyone would take ANY cleaning hints from the lazy louts here.

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feeds@yuku.com (lilnubber) — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:31:26 GMT

to keep potatoes from smelling like bacon or other unusual combinations!

Yum, I love bacon with potatoes.

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feeds@yuku.com (SweeterThanJane) — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:24:18 GMT
merkyl, could you come over and clean my windows?

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feeds@yuku.com (merkyl) — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:14:12 GMT

Aunt Pappy wrote:

Pour distilled white vinegar mixed with cat urine onto the hair, as close to the scalp as you can manage;

How the hell do you collect cat urine??

See tip #3.

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feeds@yuku.com (Nat57) — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:50:51 GMT

BREAKING ALERT MESSAGE: DO NOT ATTEMPT ANYTHING GIZMODO HAS SUGGESTED. (bleach and ammonia produces a gas that will kill you)

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feeds@yuku.com (NeonTetra67) — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:23:07 GMT

Pet Urine on Carpet: First, blot up what you can with paper towels. Then, with warm, soapy water and a clean cloth, blot the area clean; rinse with clean water; blot until dry. Next, combine 1/3 cup white vinegar with 2/3 cup water and a tablespoon of store-bought prepared horseradish sauce and dab it on stain; rinse with clean water; blot until dry. Once the area is totally dry (at least 24 hours), sprinkle entire carpet with a mixture of baking soda and rug...

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feeds@yuku.com (Jitensha) — Tue, 13 May 2008 00:21:22 GMT
this is like hints from heloise from hell.

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feeds@yuku.com (rolandofthewhite) — Mon, 12 May 2008 23:13:31 GMT

pussycow wrote:

Gizmodo wrote:
Window Cleaner: This is the perfect window cleaner! In a gallon jug: 1/2 bottle of Clorox bleach, 2 Tbls. Prell Shampoo and fill jug to the top with ammonia. The bleach and ammonia prevents streaks and the shampoo cuts the dirt. It will last a long time and is very inexpensive.
This could have been...

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feeds@yuku.com (pussycow) — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:43:15 GMT

Gizmodo wrote:
Window Cleaner: This is the perfect window cleaner! In a gallon jug: 1/2 bottle of Clorox bleach, 2 Tbls. Prell Shampoo and fill jug to the top with ammonia. The bleach and ammonia prevents streaks and the shampoo cuts the dirt. It will last a long time and is very inexpensive.

This could have been our best chance at getting someone to actually kill themselves.

Handy Household Tips Thread

feeds@yuku.com (Gizmodo) — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:18:24 GMT

Ant Repellant: To keep ants out of the house, find where the ants are entering the house and sprinkle a "barrier" of cinnamon or any type of ground pepper to block their way. The spices are too hot for the ants to cross.

Odor-free Car: Place a few briquettes of charcoal under the seat of your car to absorb odors and keep it smelling fresh.

Pet Urine on Carpet: First, blot up what you can with paper towels. Then,...