Hints From Heloise

Dear Heloise: You have mentioned a product to use on dishwasher racks that have rust spots. You also said where to purchase it. Could you please print it again? - Isabelle Henne, Harvey, N.D.

Yes, I have mentioned a product that is a liquid plastic material made to repair nicks in the dishwasher racks. All you need to do is call your local appliance store to see if they carry it; if not, ask if they can order it for you. I have also seen it offered in general merchandise catalogs.

This is a great money-saving alternative to replacing the dishwasher racks. - Heloise

Dear Heloise: I fill an empty clean plastic spice bottle (with the larger holes in top) with flour.

After I oil-spray my cake pans, I shake and dust the bottoms. No stick and no flour mess. - Eva Hastings, College Grove, Tenn.