I Never Thought Of That VII....Helpful Hints...How to Clean Tile Grout

1. Hey I got a good one. Do you have that "friend" who calls you up and it's always all about them, and you just have to sit and listen, and make an obligatory comment every now and then. Don't avoid their calls, because they might just need to vent, however, you might not want to listen this time. Well, here's what you do, get in when you can and make it all about you, and don't stop until they say "uncle." Once you begin to talk about yourself they lose steam, and all of a sudden they must go, they suddenly remember something that they have to do, works every time. So if you're that "friend" remember life is not all about you, (I'm just saying).
2. I don't know how many people still have these, but I do. That is grouted ceramic tiles in the kitchen or bath. I'm a chlorine bleach girl myself, so I just bleach them on a regular basis. However, there are those who don't care for bleach. So here's one for you. Brush the grout with baking soda, then spritz the tiles with white vinegar. Let the mixture stand for about half an hour then just wipe clean, no scrubbing necessary.
3. A homemade nausea cure. Ginger tea, that's the real spice that most of us have in our kitchen cupboards, of course fresh ginger is best, however using the powdered spice is just fine. A half teaspoon in a cup of hot water sipped as needed, will take care of that nausea.
4. Here's one I can testify works. An anti-drug method to clear a stuffy nose. Most of us have used or heard about the "curiously strong" mint called ALTOIDS. Well, what works is chewing two of the mints, and instantly your nose opens, all without the use of an inhaler, and harmless to all, except maybe if used too often, your teeth might suffer a bit.
5. Oh, oh here's one that those of us who don't like to take medicine will like. A good sore throat cure. Mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey, and 1 tablespoon taken six times a day should do the trick.
   
6. Have you ever thought of this one. It appears today more of us have tile floors, than before. When these are wet danger lurks around every corner. If children run through, or even if we walk through before it is completely dry it's an accident waiting to happen. Well, here's what I do, when there is danger of someone walking through, I always have a towel handy, I'll put it down and walk it around the floor until it's dry, especially in the traffic areas.
   

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