Did You Know?

Okay, sometimes I come across things that I never knew... and wonder how many other people didn't know those things either. Or, I knew something that I figured everyone else knew but it turns out some people don't. I mean really... if I knew it then it has to be common knowledge, right? So thought I would add a post every once in a while and then also tag them so you can click on the "Did You Know" tag on the right to view past listings.

Email me with any things that you "knew" or now "know" to share!

Today, did you know?

• Most stains can come out of clothes if you soak them (with like colors) in 3-4 scoops of Oxy Clean powder for at least 4 days!!!
• There is a syndrome called Burned Tongue Syndrome where your tongue feels like you burned it but it is all the time? (trust me on this one as it has happened to me for two springs in a row now and it SUCKS!) I thought I was just going nuts but apparently this is not a sign of that... it is actually a syndrome!
• Your dishwasher is more efficient and actually cleans your dishes better if you run your water in the sink until it gets hot first (most people it takes 30 seconds but here... up to 3 minutes). Then the dishwasher will start out with HOT water instead of the first few minutes running cool. I know our kitchen sink is so far away from the hot water heater that it takes a while to warm up.
• Rinsing your dishes is actually a waste of time, energy and water! Trust me. This one is well documented as long as you have a newer dishwasher. But alas I can tell this to Shawn until I am blue in the face and he will still rinse the dishes until they are practically clean before he loads the dishwasher. Alas, I have given up on that here (smile)... well, I guess I mainly load the dishwasher so we aren't wasting too much water at least.
• We have a great guy who comes out yearly it seems to replace a belt on our washing machine. He said it is from overloading it. Well, not sure since we stopped doing that. He told us jeans and bedding keep him busy. People who overload their washing machines wear down the belt faster. Not to put in more then 4-5 pairs of jeans per load as they weigh a LOT when wet. Same with putting in comforters. They seem to fit fine but when wet they weigh a ton and wear down the machine and belt. I think I am maybe doing that with towels. Hmmm..... So even if your washing machine has "room" for more... think about what is in there and what it will weigh wet.
• Fresh eggs sink in water. So if you have had eggs in the fridge longer then the expiration date, don't just throw them out! Eggs are good longer. Float them in a glass of water. Stale ones will have air accumulating and they will float or bounce and not settle to the ground. If it stands upright but doesn't actually float then it is still good to bake with. Some people say to add 2 tablespoons of salt to 2 cups of water. I do it both ways.

What do you "know"????