hints and tips (household ) part 2

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* You can wash your nylon stockings in the washer if you stuff them into a nylon bag. Use an old stocking as a bag, knotting the end to close it. Never put your nylons in the dryer.* Launder bras and slips inside a pillowcase, closed with safety pins. This will keep the straps from getting tangled around other clothes. Prevents your having to replace straps and hooks.* Water from a spray bottle works better than a steam iron. Dampen only the area that needs it.* When you've let down the hem on a garment made of wool or a synthetic fabric, apply white vinegar with a small sponge to the wrong side of the fabric and steam-press. This will remove the shine as well as the crease left by the old hem.* To remove bubble gum from clothing, place the garment in the freezer. Once the gum has hardened, it should peel off cleanly.* To remove mildew from cloth, moisten the area with a paste made of lemon juice and salt. Then lay the item in the sun to bleach