Drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost
immediately-without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional pain
relievers.

Did you know that Colgate toothpaste makes an excellent salve for burns.

Before you head to the drugstore for a high-priced inhaler filled with
mysterious chemicals, try chewing on a couple of curiously strong Altoids
peppermints. They'll clear up your stuffed nose.

Achy muscles from a bout of the flu? Mix 1 Tablespoon of horseradish in 1/2
cup of olive oil. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes,then apply it as a
massage oil, for instant relief for aching muscles.

Sore Throat?? Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar with 1/4 cup of honey and take 1
Tablespoon six times a day. The vinegar kills the bacteria.

Cure urinary tract infections with alka-seltzer. Just dissolve two tablets
in a glass of water and drink it at the onset of the symptoms. Alka-Seltzer
begins eliminating urinary tract infections almost instantly-even though
the product was never been advertised for this use.

Eliminate puffiness under your eyes.....All you need is a dab of
preparation H, carefully rubbed into the skin, avoiding the eyes. The
hemorrhoid ointment acts as a vasoconstrictor, relieving the swelling
instantly.

Honey remedy for Skin Blemishes......Cover the blemish with a dab of honey
and place a band-aid over it. Honey kills the bacteria, keeps the skin
sterile, and speeds healing. Works overnight.

Listerine therpy for toenail fungus....Get rid of unsightly toenail fungus
by soaking your toes in Listerine mouthwash. The powerful antiseptic leaves
your toenails looking healthy again.

Easy eyeglass protection....To prevent the screws in eyeglasses from
loosening, apply a small drop of Maybelline Crystal Clear nail polish to
the threads of the screws before tightening them.

Coca-Cola cure for rust...Forget those expensive rust removers. Just
saturate an abrasive sponge with Coca Cola and scrub the rust stain. The
phosphoric acid in the coke is what gets the job done.

Cleaning liquid that doubles as bug killer....If menacing bees, wasps,
hornets, or yellow jackets get in your home and you can't find the
insecticide, try a spray of Formula 409. Insects drop to the ground
instantly.

Smart splinter remover.....just pour a drop of Elmers Glue-all over the
splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter
sticks to the dried glue.

Hunt's tomato paste boil cure....Cover the boil with Hunt's tomato paste as
a compress. The acids from the tomatoes soothe the pain and bring the boil
to a head.

Balm for broken blisters.....To disinfect a broken blister, dab on a few
drops of Listerine....a powerful antiseptic.

Heinz vinegar to heal bruises...Soak a cotton ball in white vinegar and
apply it to the bruise for 1 hour. The vinegar reduces the blueness and
speeds up the healing process.

Kills fleas instantly. Dawn dishwashing liquid does the trick. Add a few
drops to your dog's bath and shampoo the animal thoroughly. Rinse well to
avoid skin irritations. Goodbye fleas

Rainy day cure for dog odor....Next time your dog comes in from the rain,
simply wipe down the animal with Bounce or any dryer sheet, instantly
making your dog smell springtime fresh.

Eliminate ear mites....All it takes is a few drops of wesson corn oil in
your cat's ear. Massage it in, then clean with a cotton ball. Repeat daily
for 3 days. The oil soothes the cat's skin, smothers the mites, and
accelerates healing.

Vaseline cure for hairballs.....To prevent troublesome hairballs, apply a
dollop of vaseline petroleum jelly to your cat's nose. The cat will lick
off the jelly, lubricating any hair in its stomach so it can pass easily
through the digestive system.

Quaker Oats for fast pain relief....It's not for breakfast anymore! Mix 2
cups of Quaker Oats and 1 cup of water in a bowl and warm in the microwave
for 1 minute, cool slightly, and apply the mixture to your hands for
soothing relief from arthritis pain.

More....

1 - Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to
     prevent ice cream drips

2 - Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot
     griddle for  perfect shaped pancakes every time.

3 - To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the
     potatoes.

4 - To prevent egg shells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the
     water before hard-boiling.

5 - Run your hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies
     treats in the pan so the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers.

6 - To get the most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room
     temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter
     before squeezing.

7 - To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a
     drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan and
     bring to a boil on stove-top, then wash as usual.

8 - Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring
     in tomato-based sauces - no more stains!

9 - When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of
     the dry cake mix instead to make it look and taste better.

10 - If you accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking,
      drop in a peeled potato to absorb the excess salt (remove before serving).

11 - Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator -
       it will keep for weeks.

12 - Brush beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a
       beautiful glossy finish.

13 - Place a slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it back up.

14 - When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring
       out the corn's natural sweetness.

15 - To determine whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool
       salted water. If it sinks, it is fresh; if it rises to the surface,
       throw it away.

16 - Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on
       your forehead. The throbbing will go away.

17 - Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for
       future use in casseroles and sauces.

18 - If you have problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing
       gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.

19 - Potatoes will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and
       rub raw potato on the stains and rinse with water.

20 - To get rid of itch from mosquito bite: try applying soap on the
       area for instant relief.

21 - Ants, ants, ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to never
       cross a chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor
       or wherever ants tend to march - see for yourself.

22 - Use air-freshener to clean mirrors: It does a good job and better
       still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.

23 - To remove a splinter, try putting scotch or duct tape over the
       splinter, then pulling it off.

24 - If you use your VCR to automatically record shows, here's how to
       beat the Y2K bug next year: Set it for the year 1972, the days/dates
       are exactly the same as for 2000.

25 - NOW Look what you can do with Alka Seltzer:

      Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka-Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes,
      brush, and flush. The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous china.

      Clean a vase.  To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or
      cruet, fill with water and drop in two Alka-Seltzer tablets.

      Polish jewelry. Drop two Alka-Seltzer tablets into a glass of water
      and immerse the jewelry for two minutes.

      Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four
      Alka-Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary).

      Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka-Seltzer
      tablets down the drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait
      a few minutes, then run the hot water or pour a kettle of steaming hot
      water down the drain.