Hints from Heloise / From trash bags to grease spots

By Hklbrries

From trash bags to grease spots

Dear Heloise: I began reading Heloise in 1962 as a newlywed. Reading the recent hints from "Original Heloise" readers, I just had to share a few of my favorites, too:

Fold down the edges of a paper sack and punch a hole near the top to hang the bag from your vacuum cleaner. As you clean each room, place trash inside the bag. Saves you steps, and the bag can be thrown away. I also have used empty bread bags or whatever. I even have used a second bag for smaller items that belonged in other rooms.

If leftover veggies are only enough for one serving, place them in a freezer container and freeze. Eventually, you'll have a nice container of layers of veggies to use when making homemade soups.

A spot of fat or grease on your dress or blouse? Gently rub in baby powder and let sit until you do your laundry. This has never failed me when grease splatters and I am not wearing an apron.

Place breakfast dishes in the sink, then fill with dish detergent and the hottest water possible. Let them sit for 20 or 30 minutes while making beds and tidying up. The dishes are then very easy to clean.

Thank you, Heloise, for continuing your mother's great work.

Katrina P, Live Oak, TX

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