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Burnt saucepans. Clean stainless steel saucepans by covering surfaces with white vinegar. Boil and simmer for two minutes. If saucepan is badly burnt, either set it out in the sun for a couple of days, or gently heat a little olive oil in it. Allow to stand for an hour, then pour off oil and wash. (Do not scour using abrasives because they will expose potentially dangerous metals.)
Burnt smell in oven. Throw in a handful of salt. Offensive smell will disappear.
Refrigerator odors. Wipe down the walls and shelves with vanilla essence on a damp sponge to get rid of odors.
Saucepans. Brighten up well-used saucepans with toothpaste. Using your fingers, spread the paste over the base and sides of pans, leave for an hour, then rub offwith a soft cloth.
Screw-top jars. These can be difficult to open. Get a firm grip by holding the top with a piece of sandpaper or a rubber glove. Try standing the jar upside-down for minutes in hot water.
Smelly bottles. Remove unpleasant smells by filling with hot water and one teaspoon of bicarb.
Stainless steel sinks, pots ad pans. Combine methylated spirits with fine cleaning powder to make a paste. Spread over surfaces, rub with clean cloth, rinse and wipe dry.
Sticky label residue on jars. Remove stubborn adhesives by rubbing with nail polish remover or toothpaste.
Wooden salad bowls. Seal new wooden salad bowls with corn or vegetable oil before use. Don't submerge in water or the wood will dry out, crack or warp. After use, wipe with cloth wrung out in warm water, and leave the bowl to dry naturally. Then, wipe with paper towel moistened with vegetable oil.
Laundy has more handy hints for home use in her "Back to Basics" book. Avoid the trial-an-error method of dealing with housekeeping problems. Learn from experienced managers to save time, energy and money. Happy cooking!
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