Friday, August 21, 2015

Myrtle's Helpful Hints

My good friend, Myrtle sent me these helpful hints.

In order to clean broken glass you can avoid getting cut by the sharp shards by using a piece of bread to pick up the tiny bits of glass.


Although we haven't had too much of a problem with dishwasher scum, this is supposed to be a way to get rid of it.

You first clear the dishwasher of dishes and sprinkle baking soda on the bottom.  Then place a cup of vinegar on the top shelf.  Run the dishwasher at maximum heat and let the vinegar and baking soda dissolve the scale, scum and whatever else has attached itself to your dishwasher.








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15 comments:

  1. DJanAugust 21, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    I hope I don't have to try the bread thing any time soon, but the dishwasher cleaning trick I will definitely use! Thanks, Kay. :-)

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  2. MageAugust 21, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    There's a commercial product that does a better job. We do wipe the door and the gasket down with vinegar, and we use a diswasher soap with some of the antibuildup stuff in it. Can I remember the name....Noooooooo. LOL We have so little water here that we try to use the dishwasher as little as possible.

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  3. OlgaAugust 21, 2015 at 3:59 AM

    There have been those times when I could have used the bread on glass trick! I do use the dishwasher cleaning one.

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  4. AdamAugust 21, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    I know those tiny ones seem almost impossible to find

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  5. TaborAugust 21, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Good idea for cleaning the dishwasher. I had a repairman come out to fix a lower fan in the unit and since it required no actual work, he cleaned the bottom for me and found lots of stuff in it. AND I am very good about cleaning my plates before putting them into the rack.

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  6. Ranita SinhaAugust 21, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    The idea of the bread is too good..dishwasher is rarely used here..

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  7. RedAugust 21, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    There are many very simple remedies for things that cause us trouble. I've used the vinegar and baking soda. I've also tried margarine.

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  8. ChristineAugust 21, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    neat tips today!

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  9. HattieAugust 21, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    I'm offering this helpful hint free of charge! If your glasses keep slipping down your nose, wind dental floss around the hinge. It sticks and tightens the glasses without making them uncomfortable. You can easily replace it if it gets dirty and ratty.

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  10. Great Grandma LinAugust 22, 2015 at 2:56 AM

    thanks for the helpful hint-will tell hubby who is in charge of the dishwasher...

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  11. AnonymousAugust 22, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Will try this, but nothing will remove our calcium scale, I fear.

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  12. Arkansas PattiAugust 22, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    I will try the bread trick but my dishwasher is never used. I am sure the hoses are no longer good. That device is kind of a case of over kill for one person.

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  13. Honolulu AuntyAugust 22, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Great tips, mahalo!

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  14. joaredAugust 23, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    Maybe I need to try this hint on my dishwasher and won/t have to buy a new one.

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  15. Nippon NinAugust 25, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Nice tips!

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