10 Easy Substitutions for Household Items (When you are TOO Busy to Run to the Store)

Life gets hectic at times (as we ALL Know) and so many times you are too busy or in too much of or a hurry to run to the store to pick up something you just found you are out of! So here is a list of 10 Easy Substitutions for Household Items (When you are TOO Busy to Run to the Store)...

1. Problem: The Bathroom smells partiality ROUGH after you just visited it and you are OUT of Air Freshener...

Answer: Strike a few matches and the smell will disappear (the next person to use the bathroom will Thank you!)

2.  Problem: You have run out of dental floss and have something Gross caught between your Teeth...
Answer: Use some coarse Thread - but be careful not to dig down too deep so as not to damage your Gums

3.  Problem: The Toilet Bowl is NASTY but You have run out of Cleaner...
Answer: Choose to either use Vinegar or Full Strength Bleach (Warning - DO NOT use these together!)

4.  Problem: You have run out of Shampoo and Really need to Wash You Hair...
Answer: Dilute some Mild Dish-washing Detergent with some Water

5.  Problem: Your Windows or Mirrors need cleaning but you have No Glass cleaner on Hand...
Answer: Use Vinegar, Ammonia or Alcohol (Rubbing - NOT Jim Beam)  ;)

6.  Problem: You really Need to Scrub your Feet - but are without a Pumice Stone...
Answer: Use some Nylon Netting (like the kind 3 pound bags of Onions come in.)

7.  Problem: You Need to Brush your Teeth - but have No Toothpaste...
Answer: Mix some Baking Soda and Salt in your hand to make a paste and your Teeth will sparkle

8.  Problem: You or Your Baby are Chafed and Need some Baby Powder to soothe it - but you have none...
Answer: Use some Cornstarch (works wonders)

9.  Problem: You have run out of Deodorant and Your Pits Stink...
Answer: Use some Baking Soda to hold you over (Won't help with sweating - but sure helps you smell better!)

10.  Problem: You have some Beautiful Sterling Silver Jewelry You would like to Wear - but it is tarnished and you don't have any Jewelry Cleaner...
Answer: Gently use some Non-abrasive Toothpaste on a Cloth or Old Toothbrush to clean the Jewelry then rinse under cool water - dry - and it will sparkle for you.

*Please feel free to add some Substitutions that You Use when You Run out of common Household Necessities... I Look froward to adding them to my list. :)