Apple Cider Vinegar For Curing Dry Dandruff

A severe case of dandruff can be cured by using Apple Cider Vinegar.  It helps restore the moisture in the scalp and hence prevent it from scaling.

To use :
Dilute 1 part of apple cider vinegar with 1 part of water and spray onto the scalp.
Allow this to dry out
Then rinse your hair and let it dry normally.

Repeat once everyday for 2 weeks minimum.

The vinegar not only helps get rid of the dandruff but helps improve the hair texture as well.

Beware of the radish(itch)

Now Radish can be a difficult vegetable to handle. Here are some tips to help make your experience cooking with radish hassle free.
* Wear gloves to prevent the radish from touching your skin.
* Use a muslin cloth to squueze juice from the radish. Prevents it getting to the back of your hand where it itches most.
* If the juice does touch your skin, then wash the area with water immediately.
* If you start getting the itch and your skin turns red, apply some coconut oil and then dance away or do anything that keeps your mind from the itch. In about an hour, things should all be normal.

But always remember, precaution is better than prevention

Cleaning the washing machine

Every once in a while, it is a good idea to clean the washing machine. May be at least when you move into a house where the washing machine has been used by the previous tenant.

In a mug, mix in quarter mug of vinegar and 2 tbsp of baking soda. Add this to the washing machine and let it run one full cycle.

This helps remove any of the dirt buildup and gives a fresh smelling washing machine.

Reduce that sliminess when cooking ladies finger

Okra/Ladies finger can get really slimy when cut and cooked and this makes people keep this veggie at bay. 

To reduce the sliminess, do either of the following

1. Wash the ladies finger and dry each one individually with a clean dry towel.

2. Wipe them with a wet clean towel. 

Silverware turning black? Here's a tip to get them shiny



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After

Light some agarbathis and let the ashes fall into a plate or newspaper. Use these ashes with as little water as possible to scrub your silverware.

Try Robin Cuffs n Collars on any kind of stubborn stain

This I learnt from a good friend and there has been no looking back. This is my trusted cleaning agent.  No, I am not getting paid for this.

Use Cuffs n Collars for any kind of stubborn stain before washing in detergent.

• Use on oil stains
• Use on mud/dirt on cuffs of shirts, collars, pants, jeans
• Use on tea/coffee stains
• Use on embroidery/threadwork especially on the likes of chickan work tops

Castor oil for dry eyes

Being in front of the computer can cause dry eyes. Instead of heading out to the store to pick up artificial tears, here's what you can do.

• Take a few drops of castor oil in your palm.
• Rub palms together and then rub the warmed up oil over the eyes. 
• Apply the oil as close as to the lash line/eye lids and massage

Do this before heading to bed or before a bath.

My mom used to put in a drop of castor oil into my eyes. I am not sure how safe that is with the adulteration levels these days. So, I rub the oil on the outside and it does help.