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Quiz about Household Tricks
Quiz about Household Tricks

Household Tricks Trivia Quiz


Helpful hints and household shortcuts

A multiple-choice quiz by bubbabruce. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
bubbabruce
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
326,505
Updated
Mar 23 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2113
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. For best success in hard-boiling eggs, do which of the following? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Besides cooking with it or making salad dressings, this common ingredient can be used as a furniture or shoe polish. Just apply with a clean cloth and then polish. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This common household purchase is good for getting out gum or spilled candle wax. Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. You have just finished a jalapeno eating contest. Your friends offer you several choices to cool your burning mouth. Which is the best one to choose? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. This item is used in baking but is also good to calm an upset stomach (when mixed in a glass of water). Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I always thought that spills in the oven that were burning would just have to burn themselves out until a friend told me that a common kitchen ingredient can help stop the smoke. What is it?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Crumpled aluminum foil balls can be used in place of products like Bounce or Snuggle to accomplish what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. When placed in a drawer with silver eating utensils or in a jewelery box, which of the following can help prevent tarnish from building up? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A little _____________ around socks keeps them clean and stops chiggers from getting to your ankles when mowing. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Why throw away the jar that candle came in? The remaining melted candle wax in glass containers is easy to remove if you do what? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. For best success in hard-boiling eggs, do which of the following?

Answer: use eggs about ten days old

Older eggs will be easier to peel than fresh ones. You will get the best hard boiled eggs if you keep fresh eggs a week to two weeks before boiling.
2. Besides cooking with it or making salad dressings, this common ingredient can be used as a furniture or shoe polish. Just apply with a clean cloth and then polish.

Answer: olive oil

This is a helpful hint for those who desire to use natural products or those wanting to keep chemical cleaners out of their home (such as parents of small children).
3. This common household purchase is good for getting out gum or spilled candle wax.

Answer: peanut butter

The oils in peanut butter help to loosen stuck on grime like gum or wax. Apply the butter to the stain and let it sit for a while then pry to remove the gum or wax and clean the spot well.
4. You have just finished a jalapeno eating contest. Your friends offer you several choices to cool your burning mouth. Which is the best one to choose?

Answer: milk

Water, soda, or beer do not do much to soothe the mouth. Your best choice is a glass of milk. Milk contains lactic acid which breaks down the capsaicin (the substance causing the heat of the peppers).
5. This item is used in baking but is also good to calm an upset stomach (when mixed in a glass of water).

Answer: baking soda

Bicarbonate of soda or baking soda creates an alkaline solution which helps to neutralize stomach acids. It also makes a good paste when added to a little water to treat bee stings. This is because the venom injected is an acid and the bicarbonate is a base.
6. I always thought that spills in the oven that were burning would just have to burn themselves out until a friend told me that a common kitchen ingredient can help stop the smoke. What is it?

Answer: salt

The salt does soak up and cake what is spilled and the smoking stopped and I was able to clean the oven after dinner.
7. Crumpled aluminum foil balls can be used in place of products like Bounce or Snuggle to accomplish what?

Answer: reduce static cling

As long as the balls are large and compact enough to not get caught in the dryer vent, this is a safe and "green" way to keep clothes static free. You can even reuse foil that has been washed.
8. When placed in a drawer with silver eating utensils or in a jewelery box, which of the following can help prevent tarnish from building up?

Answer: silica gel packets

Silica gel packets often come in boxes of electronic equipment such as cameras or phones. They are also found in some medicine bottles. These packets absorb moisture and can prevent some tarnish from building up. DO keep these out of the reach of children and pets, however, as they are dangerous if eaten.
9. A little _____________ around socks keeps them clean and stops chiggers from getting to your ankles when mowing.

Answer: plastic wrap

While masking tape may work, you do not want to cut off your circulation. This is helpful when you are out of insect repellant or just want a chemical-free alternative.
10. Why throw away the jar that candle came in? The remaining melted candle wax in glass containers is easy to remove if you do what?

Answer: place it in the freezer (when no longer warm)

The chill of the freezer causes the glass to contract and this usually loosens the stuck on wax. You can then use a sharp knife or other object to break it up and pour it out. Once clean, the jar can be used for another candle. You have not only recycled the glass, but saved yourself money too.
Source: Author bubbabruce

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