In the past I have thrown away anything battery operated where the batteries have leaked-corroded and the terminals of the device have become covered in a crust of battery acid type stuff. Just had the same happen with my son's tv remote. I decided to Google a remedy and discovered vinegar on a cotton wool bud cleans all the crap off and remote now works perfect.
Any other handy tips?
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14-04-2018 02:50 PM #1
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14-04-2018 09:27 PM #3
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To quickly sharpen scissors (albeit temporary) make a few cuts on aluminium foil.
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14-04-2018 10:11 PM #4
If you get your shoes or boots wet and you don't want them to stink, stick a teabag in each one as you dry them out. I don't know how it works but it keeps that rank wet shoe smell at bay (has done wonders for my golf shoes in particular).
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14-04-2018 10:16 PM #5
Crush 1 or 2 litre plastic bottles then roll them up then put the lid on, stops air getting in and save a lot of space in your bin or recycling box.
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14-04-2018 10:22 PM #6
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Take a multi-plug extension cable on holiday with you in your suitcase & you’ll only need 1 travel adaptor.
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Now I take one with the usb chargery bit tooLast edited by Jay; 15-04-2018 at 07:04 AM.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PK1IIJY/Last edited by jonty; 15-04-2018 at 08:43 AM. Reason: fix link
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15-04-2018 08:58 AM #14
When you to the airport with hand luggage, take empty plastic water bottles, and fill up at the fountains just after security
Can save you a small fortune
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15-04-2018 11:07 AM #15
Use a magic eraser sponge to effortlessly wipe off dead dried in insects from you car bonnet.
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15-04-2018 11:37 AM #16
When leaving your hotel room for an extended period of time, hang the Do Not Disturb card outside your room. Thieves are less likely to try entering a room if they think someone is inside.
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15-04-2018 11:44 AM #18
Avoid getting married and having kids.
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15-04-2018 12:37 PM #19
If you can't get a metal lid off a jar run it under the hot tap for a few seconds. The metal expands and makes it much easier to move.
Likewise, if you've got stacked glasses jammed together put ice cubes or cold water in the top one and dip the bottom one in fairly hot water (not too hot or it might crack).Last edited by Caversham Green; 15-04-2018 at 01:31 PM.
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15-04-2018 12:39 PM #20
When cooking bacon, sausages or black pudding etc under the grill put some water in your grill pan, just enough to cover the surface of it. This stops all the fat that drips off the meat during cooking burning in the bottom of the grill pan. When you've finished cooking just pour it away and rinse the grill pan.
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15-04-2018 01:40 PM #21
Slice link sausages in half before you grill or fry them, they cook quicker and go nice and crispy.
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15-04-2018 02:06 PM #22
Before attempting to remove stains from a garment circle the manky area with a permanent pen so that when you remove it from the washing machine you can check the stain has gone.
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15-04-2018 02:10 PM #23
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on the subject of food
to avoid the bacon twisting during cooking, snip through the fat on the outside edge of the bacon, every centimetre or so, the length of the rasher.
The fat contracts when cooking and pulls the meat together. Snipping stops this, and keeps the fat (and flavour) intact.
Perfect for rolls and butties, plus no more stringy bacon.
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15-04-2018 03:06 PM #24
You can use a pencil lead to dry lubricate hinges etc
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15-04-2018 08:32 PM #28
Anyone with an open fire and not in a smokeless zone I recommend trying this:
https://www.firewood-for-life.com/top-down-fire.html
It works really wellLast edited by Mr White; 22-04-2018 at 02:44 PM.
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16-04-2018 12:56 PM #29
Toothpaste works on insect bites.
Which links into Avon Skin So Soft and its legendary ability to repel midgies. I used it once on a holiday up in the north-west and I wasn't troubled at all.There's only one thing better than a Hibs calendar and that's two Hibs calendars
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