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Reader Tip of the Week: Squeaky clean reader tip for the kitchen

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Alice Gottlieb of the Bronx, N.Y., shares her household secret for cutting one of the unwanted after-effects of an aromatic meal. Since fish and onion odors can linger on plates and silverware, she found an easy way to get rid … Continue reading

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Keep steel wool pads from rusting

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Donna Kuper of Everett, WA., suggests tossing your soap-filled steel wool pads in the freezer to keep them from rusting. “It only takes a few seconds for the pad to thaw,” she writes. “Or it can be used immediately when submerged … Continue reading

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Flip the plate to get kids to eat up

For a busy family, trying to get children to finish their dinner can be quite the struggle. Jo Gunn of Crystal River, Fla., is a fan of her parent’s strategy. “When we were little, we always had dessert after supper. … Continue reading

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