Pretty interesting email I got with a list of tips you can apply around the house:

1. To get rid of ants: put the peel of cucumbers at point of entry of ants
2. To get pure ice cubes: boil the water first
3. To make mirrors shine: wipe with alcohol (medicated ofcourse )
4. To remove gum off clothes: put the clothes in the freezer for an hour
5. To whiten clothes: place them in boiling water with lemon for an hour then wash
6. To make hair shine: put a small spoon of vinegar on hair then rinse well
7. To extract maximum amont of citron from lemon: boil for an hour before squeezing
8. To get rid of fish stench: wash hands with apple vinegar
9. To stop tearing while cutting onion: chew gum
10. To ensure mushroom is not expired: spray salt on it, if it turns yellow then its poisonous
11. To speed up frying potatoes: peel potato from one side only
12. To speed up boiling eggs: add some salt to water
13. To defrost chicken faster: place in cold water with two big spoons of salt
14. To recognize fresh fish: place in cold water, and if it floats, then its fresh
15. To recognize fresh eggs: place in water, if it floats, then its expired
16. To remove ink from clothing: place toothpaste on spot and leave it to dry then wash
17. To prevent milk from boiling and causing a mess: rinse kettle with very cold water before boiling
18. To get rid of mice: spray black pepper wherever you think they are at
19. To get rid of mosquitoes: place some mint leaves next to the pillow and around the room

Thanks Madame!

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