Tips from Grandma

Blenders usually have measurement gradients on them. Use a blender for measuring a large amount of liquid rather than doing it a cup at a time with a measuring cup.

Host Mary Ellen Pinkham shares more great tips that her grandma taught her.

Attach a sardine-can key to the bottom of a tube of toothpaste and roll up to ensure no toothpaste waste.
To reduce the smell of paint fumes, place a chopped-up onion in a bucket of water and place in the room being painted.
Soak a hard-to-clean paintbrush in warm lemon juice. Bring lemon juice to a boil and remove from heat. Place the hardened brush in the juice. Let soak for 15 minutes, then wash the brush with soap and water. It should be as good as new.
Store candles in the freezer and they will burn slower than candles stored at room temperature.
If a casserole overheats and results in a smoking oven spill, sprinkle some salt on the spill to cut the smoke until you have a chance to properly clean the oven.
Remove food stains on your hands by rubbing them on the cut side of a potato.
Keep potatoes from budding by placing an apple in the potato bag.
Use an onion to remove a scorch stain on fabric. Cut the onion in half and rub on the stain, then soak the item in cold water.
Baking soda is a cleanser and deodorizer. Use it to remove stale odors from plastic drinking glasses. Just add some baking soda and water to the glass, mix well, and let it soak for awhile. Baking soda can also be used as deodorant in a pinch.

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