Pricey Eloísa, I simply learn the suggestion from the woman from Louisiana about utilizing crib sheets to guard beds from pets. I discovered that a king dimension pillow would slot in an outsized journey field. That was my little doxie Charlie’s favourite place to nap throughout the day. Earlier than I put it within the field, I coated it with a water-resistant pillow protector and put a pillow case over that. I purchased washable pillows. They lasted till she lastly chewed by means of a gap and commenced to scoop out the stuffing.
I learn your column each day within the San Antonio Categorical-Information. –Glenda Duming, San Antonio
ALWAYS CARRY YOUR KEYS AND CELL PHONE
Pricey Heloise, Relating to Michael Noll’s suggestion to at all times carry your own home key with you whenever you exit as a safety measure, that is good recommendation, but additionally keep in mind to deliver your mobile phone, if it would not have an emergency name button. For those who fall, you might not be capable to rise up after which you’ll be on the mercy of the weather till somebody sees you and involves your assist. — Sara R., Sebastian, Florida
REMOVE STAINS FROM THERMOS OR STAINLESS JUGS
Pricey Heloise, I lately discovered and secure methodology to take away stains from stainless-steel (not likely stainless) espresso mugs, thermoses, or carafes. Removes espresso or tea stains. Combine half of cup of hydrogen peroxide with 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Put it within the thermos or jug and let it relaxation for about half an hour. It may be simply rinsed beneath scorching water and you do not have to fret about utilizing poisonous cleaners. Have a pleasant day. — Mike Hopton, through e mail
ROBOCALL CLASH
Pricey Heloise, I loved Steve’s letter on coping with robocalls. I lately obtained automated message calls from “Amy” each three days. I hung up each time. The fourth time, I had a solution when he requested me how she was doing. I instructed him, “I simply fell off the roof and I am ready for an ambulance.” I obtained absolute silence. He hasn’t referred to as again. I’m 79 years previous and she or he was promoting pay as you go funeral plans. –Linda, through e mail
PLUG SOLUTION
Pricey Eloísa: I’m shedding my sight and I do not know methods to plug in my mobile phone, pill or listening to aids. I purchased some low-cost, completely different coloured nail polish and put a dot on the proper aspect of the plug in addition to a dot on the gadget so I do know the place to plug it in.
I take advantage of completely different colours for various plugs, since each is a special dimension. — Jill, through e mail
CLEANING REUSABLE FOOD STORAGE BAGS
Pricey Heloise, I like to make use of reusable meals storage baggage to retailer leftovers, pre-made inexperienced smoothies, and soup. I freeze meals in heavy-duty storage baggage. The baggage take up much less house and can be utilized over and over.
Cleansing the baggage is simple, however getting them utterly dry generally is a problem. I’ve tried completely different strategies, however my favourite is to wipe the within with a clear, mushy towel. Then I ball up a small, clear kitchen towel and place it within the open bag to assist air flow into. The subsequent day the bag is totally dry and able to put away. I do not fear about lingering moisture throughout storage. — Teresa V., Hamilton, Ohio
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