TO MAKE a bath towel more absorbent and soft, put a handful of salt in the bucket of water and soak the towel for 24 hours. Wash and dry.

Keep a bowl of potpourri in the bathroom. You may pour a pleasant smelling perfume over the potpourri to keep the fragrance last long.

To make your bath or bedroom smell fresh put a fabric softener sheet in your wastebasket. Make sure you spray some air freshener in the air and wait 20 minutes. 

Bathtub:The film that accumulates in your bathtub, shower tray and washbasin can be removed by soaking and scrubbing with Vinegar.

Brass:Rub with a lemon half dipped in salt. It will not only clean but leave a great shine.

Coffee Stains:Use salt to clean your  discolored coffee pot.

Copper: Rub vigorously with half a lemon dipped in mixture of salt and white vinegar.

Drains:Use a sink strainer to avoid blocked drains. To unblock, try a plunger and boiling water. Or pour in a quarter cup of bicarbonate of soda and add a quarter cup of white vinegar. Hold the plug in while the drain fizzes.

Glassware:Half fill container with cold water add 1 tablespoon of dry mustard, shake, leave for 30 minutes then rinse. Also removes odours. Mix grated peeled potato with warm water, allow the solution to stand in container, swirl occasionally and rinse. Place raw rice, dash of vinegar and salt with water in the container. Swish , empty, then rinse.

Boiling eggs: Add a little salt or vinegar to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.