Hints From Heloise

Thu., Sept. 25, 1997

King Features Syndicate

Dear Heloise: Several years ago I tired of twisting and turning trying to clean out kitchen cabinets. So, I took a squeegee mop, cut off the handle (leaving about 14 inches) and use it to mop cabinets from top to bottom and side to side.

No more backaches. Joyce Murphy, Temple, Texas

Dear Heloise: Extra plastic bags can be recycled and kept neatly together by using an empty tissue box that has the slit on the top. Stuff the bags into the slit one by one and they can be retrieved for use simply by pulling them out.

Boxes can be stacked and labeled as large bags or small bags if so desired. - Iola Cook, Bellevue, Neb.

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