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Fire Ants

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:04:12 +0000

Pour a large pot of boiling water onto a fire ant hill and this will help control them

Cutworms/Cabbage Worms

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:03:14 +0000

Corn Meal can be used as a dust to control cut worms. They eat the corn meal but cannot metabolize it and it eventually kills them. Dust one part salt to two parts flour and it is fatal for cabbage worms as well.

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Hairballs

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:01:21 +0000

A little olive oil will help reduce hairballs in cats. Add a bit to their food, it is healthy for them and will lubricate the hair in the cat’s stomach so it will pass easier through the digestive system.

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Wet, Smelly Dog

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:59:25 +0000

When your doggy comes in wet and smelly, take some time to rub him/her down with a dryer sheet. It will make the dog feel better and make your nose much happier.

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Creaky Floors

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:57:31 +0000

If you squeeze a little soapy water into the cracks of a squeaky floor it helps reduce that irritating noise

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Oranges and Lemons

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:56:02 +0000

Save all of the peeling from oranges and lemons throughout the year. Dry these and store them in a cloth sack. Toss a few of these into your winter fire in the home. They will crackle and pop and cause a few sparks, but will make the home smell clean and fresh.

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Blood Stains On Clothing

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:52:11 +0000

Blood stains can be removed by making a paste of starch and water. Rub very well and let it dry. Brush the stain away. If on white linen or muslin, ammonia works well to remove the stain

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Grass Stains On Clothing

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:49:57 +0000

To remove grass stains on clothing, rub the stain with alcohol and wash immediately.

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Rust Stains On Clothing

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:49:00 +0000

Rust stains on clothing can be removed by rubbing a fresh cut lemon onto a damp cloth and then rubbing this on the rust stains. Sprinkle table salt on the stain and set it out in the sun. When dry, repeat this entire process until the stain is gone.

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Fruit Stains

Forest Breath — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:47:16 +0000

To get rid of fruit stains on clothing, rub the stain with whiskey before washing the item

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