Heat up the frying pan with water and a dishwasher detergent tab. Effortless and spotless!

"Posted by Lint"

If you've cooked or heated fish in the microwave and its a bit wiffy pop half a lemon in a small bowl of water and heat for 2 minutes and leave. It will freshen the microwave and neutralise the odours.

"Posted by CakeyFiction"

Don't regret throwing out great aunts chipped or broken cups, they make great "castles" for your fish tank.

"Posted by mareenzz"

For removing red wine stains, or red stains from a fruit like a plum, simply use either white wine, or white wine vinegar. i always keep a big bottle of white wine vinegar in the cleaning cupboard for removing the red wine stains from the white carpet after that party! works a charm.

"Posted by Beausmum"

For those white towels and sheets looking a bit dull, add swimming pool chlorine to the wash water! i use a 'laundry scoop' amount for the average white wash... then if possible hang on the line in the sun! Fantastic!

"Posted by Beausmum"

Vinegar - use to remove the limestone deposit from your sanitary objects.

"Posted by florideportocal"

Submerge onions in a bowl of water to peel them. The skin comes off more easily and it won't make you cry.

"Posted by hot_rosin"

Stick butternut squash in the microwave for a minute or two to soften it before peeling.

"Posted by hot_rosin"

Store your microplane inside an empty paper towel roll. Tape over one end with a heavy duty tape such as packing tape. It will save your skin when searching around a drawer.

"Posted by Little Bit"

I always freeze most fresh herbs like this: try to buy the organic stuff but if you can't, don't worry. make sure the herbs are clean and dry. chop them up finely. a mezzaluna helps. freeze in labelled ziplock bags. Spoon out to use.

"Posted by Bakerbabe"