Dawgluver
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Busy busy, Cheryl! Wow! Have fun!
Addie, you reminded me of an old calculator that was still used in the late '60s and early '70s in Denmark. Did you ever use one of these calculators? I thought they were very nifty.
I'm very pleased. My favorite swimsuit, which is black and white and "high test" came back from our last vacation with the white parts orange. Researching, there's an ingredient in sunscreen that does that. So I soaked it in Oxyclean and washed it in our high iron-containing well water. Worst thing I could do. The orange came out even darker, apparently the combination of Oxyclean and well water will do that. I was greatly annoyed, considering the suit was expensive and had a large amount of spandex.
I looked a bit more online, and found a recommendation to soak it in citric acid and water overnight, and lo and behold, the white parts are white again! Who knew? I've had the citric acid powder in the cupboard for maybe 20 years!
I researched how to remove rust from old knives and citric acid came up. I got a tall skinny vase and filled with hot water and some citric acid, after a couple hours most of the rust was gone! These were my granddad's knives passed down to my dad, and they had been neglected, glad I could save them!
Have you posted the recipe?Just whipped up a batch of apple squares. I love this recipe, so quick and easy, not to mention delicious.
This is a timely comment! I've been going through boxes in the garage for our garage sale. Came across a couple of camp knives that must have been my Dad's. Rusty as all get-out. I think we'll try to restore them, then "gift" one each of our kids with a memento.I researched how to remove rust from old knives and citric acid came up...
Have you posted the recipe?
Good to know! Makes sense. Citric acid has been added to my cleaning arsenal, which previously had only white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, Dawn dish detergent and Oxyclean.
I researched how to remove rust from old knives and citric acid came up. I got a tall skinny vase and filled with hot water and some citric acid, after a couple hours most of the rust was gone! These were my granddad's knives passed down to my dad, and they had been neglected, glad I could save them!
Is that equal amounts of each, Dawg? I've forgotten, and need to replenish my spray bottle.
Thank you. I have printed it as PDF to my desserts directory.I'm sure I did but can't find it so I posted it again.
http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f117/apple-squares-93133.html#post1424981
I'm going to have to give that spray a try. I'm running out of my regular eco-friendly stuff and it isn't that easy to get that particular stuff.Cheryl, my usual cleaning spray consists of 1/3 part each white vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and water. I use Dawn and Oxyclean for stains.