This is a list of household items that you should always keep around. All of them have uses that go beyond what they were originally intended for.
1) Club soda: It goes great with vodka and can be used to get nasty stains out of the carpet. Simply pour the club soda over the fresh spill and let it sit there. Then mop up the liquid with a towel, being careful not to rub it into the floor.
2) Dryer Sheets: They are great for putting in your suitcase when you travel so your clothes smell fresh when you arrive at your destination.
3) Alka-Selzer: Helps to unclog stuborn drains. Drop 3-4 Alka- Selzer’s in the drain along with 1 cup of WHITE vinegar. Wait 5-7 minutes while your inexpensive DIY cocktail does it’s magic. Then turn on the faucet and run hot water for several minutes to liberate the your pipe
Survival in the Bay Area 