I make liquid hand soap out of soap slivers and have even used inexpensive soap bars to make this too because it is more economical than buying liquid hand soap. I grate the soap into a pan, add water and cook it until it becomes liquid. Let it cool in the pan. It will then become solid again, so add some more water and heat again. Keep doing this until it is the consistency of liquid soap. It makes a whole lot for pennies this way. I then put it in a used plastic soap dispenser from when I bought the real stuff once. Put this soap on dry hands, rub together, then rinse. It works better if done in this order. ... View related article.
First of all, when you buy fish at the store, ask if it has been previously frozen and is now thawed. If it has, do not freeze it again as the flavor and texture will not be good. If you buy fish that has been previously frozen and is now thawed, cook it that night. If you buy fresh fish that has not been frozen you can freeze it in a zip lock bag filled with water leaving space at the top for expansion. Seal the bag, put in a bowl so that the bag does not sink into the freezer shelf as it freezes. When you are ready to cook it,put it in a pan of cold water on the counter. Allowing it to thaw in cold water keeps the temperature of the fish at a safe level. Once thawed, put in refrigerator until ready to cook ... View related article.
i also use an old washcloth that i save for just this use and wet it, wring it out good and rub in circles over the cat hair on fabric furniture. Works like a charm! Pick the clumped wet hair off and save the cloth for the next time. ... View related article.
I also save newspapers for many uses. use them to clean your mirrors and windows with a vinegar/amonia/water solution. I also use them instead of papers towels to clean up something really messy (dropped an egg on the floor) and even to drain bacon on. Back in the day we were taught to line our garbage cans with them because we didn't have plastic bags. ... View related article.
