Is your nonstick frying pan sticking? It can be frustrating when a nonstick pan begins to make it almost impossible to fry eggs, but there’s no need to toss the pan into the trash! You can easily recoat the pan to make it work almost as good as new. Simply fill the pan with a mixture of water, baking soda and white vinegar. Simmer on the stove for 10 minutes to loosen the grease and baked-on particles, then rinse. While the pan is still warm, rub vegetable oil over the entire surface and wipe off the excess. This will help re-season the pan and make it easier to cook with the next time you need it.

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Over 2 billion disposable razors are thrown away every year, with just about none of them recycled. The largest manufacturer of razors, Gillette, wants to change that by taking back razors (any brand) for recycling. Simply register on their website, collect razors in a box and send them in to be recycled. And if you’re a member of their subscription service, you can use their shipping boxes to send back razors (again, of any brand) to be recycled. The old razors are separated by material and recycled into new products.

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Most of us are familiar with the old trick about applying hairspray to remove an ink stain. While this hack actually worked in the past, it probably won’t when you try it today, because many modern hairspray products use less alcohol than those in years past, or are alcohol-free. So when your ballpoint pen creates a stain, what household item can you use instead? Reach for rubbing alcohol. Simply saturate the stain and let it sit for about 15 minutes; the stain will magically disappear. Use an eye dropper for targeting smaller stains!

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