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Some useful hints for you to ponder

To clean cane articles mix table salt and borax in a little water and apply with a sponge.The salt will strengthen the cane and the borax will clean it.

While trying out new recipes,place the recipe book or paper in a transparent polythene bag to avoid staining or damage of any kind

Children's shoes often get badly scuffed,especially on the toes.Rub a slice of raw potato over the areas and then polish the shoes,they will look almost as good as new

To tighten a sewing machine belt,remove it and soak it in cold water for half an hour and then hang it in the sun to dry

Wipe off dishes and vessels in which egg is cooked or eaten with a piece of bread,the vessels will not smell anymore

Hope the hints are useful