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Disposal Details
Dear Readers: If you have a GARBAGE DISPOSAL, you need to know a few basic hints to keep it in good running condition:
Run some cold water first, turn on the disposal, then feed it carefully. When it's done working, shut it off and run more water to clear the pipe.
Don't cram it full, and never put your hands or utensils inside the disposal.
Don't pour grease or scrape large amounts of fat into the disposal.
Don't put bones, shells, large fruit pits, metal objects, plastic or drain cleaners in it.
Avoid putting celery, artichokes and cornhusks down the disposal.
To deodorize the disposal, put 1/4 to 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain and follow with 1/2 cup vinegar. Let bubble for a few minutes, then turn on the water and run the disposal. Baking soda can clean and deodorize appliances like the dishwasher, trash compactor, refrigerator and microwave. It's handy in the laundry room and bathroom, too. One cheap box of baking soda can replace commercial cleaners that can harm the environment and empty your wallet! For a list of cleaning and deodorizing hints using baking soda, send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (61 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. FYI: If you can't seem to get strong odors out of dirty clothes, try adding 1/2 cup baking soda along with your regular amount of detergent. Visit my Web site, www.Heloise.com, for more money-saving hints.
-- Heloise
FAST FACTS
Dear Readers: With picnic time upon us, here are some Fast Facts for covering the picnic table:
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