The environment:If you’re worried about plastic packaging, don’t forget that concentrated liquid detergents offer the same cleaning power in a smaller package. In addition, many laundry capsules and tablets now offer refill packs so you don’t need to buy a plastic tub every time. (The pla...
I am not really partial to the original packaging most spices come in. In powdered form, e.g. curry powder, once the plastic packet is open, the freshness of the spice goes downhill very quickly. Even those bottled by Schwarz or Maggi still let humidity to get in quickly, especially in...
Check the progress after two hours, gently breaking apart lumps and stirring with a fork. If more time is needed, turn the bread over and reseal the container, checking it every hour until the desired texture is restored. If condensation has formed on the lid, wipe away any drops of water...
We have used it to make bean bags for stuffed toys that needed weights in the bottom, to seal up emergency bags containing matches, dry socks, and such. I use mine to reseal chip bags, cereal bags, and quick fix frozen foods such as pizza rolls. They are very versatile. This is one...
Always store your fruit in airtight containers after a good washing. It’s important to reseal frozen meals before putting them back in the freezer to avoid freezer burn. My dad’s entire career was in a grocery store. He’s explained many times how important it is to store food the same...
Well that clear plastic that you can never seem to get to reseal was originally intended for a much different use. I want you to imagine wearing clothes made out of cellophane. The inventor of the stuff had planned on spraying a solution of the stuff on clothing to make it waterproof. It...
It's better to lay down multiple thin layers rather than one thick one; just make sure to allow time for it to dry in between as well as once you are finished. To keep stained concrete looking its best, be sure to reseal the floor periodically....
Note: Aluminum shafts often vibrate loose when playing, so rubber O-ring lock washers are highly recommended. This only occurs when there is a metal-to-metal contact, so plastic shafts do not normally need the lock washers. SHAFTS - Spinning ...
Pick the bags for packaging. Refer to our tips to select best vacuum sealer bags. Picking a small bag is a good idea as there will be lesser air to remove but also make sure few inches space is left on the end. You can also use plastic rolls meant for sealing. Leaving space at ...
plastic package to help the consumer access each one separately. Another example is gum packaging. In North America, consumers complain that packages of chewing gum are difficult to open and reseal, resulting in packaging failure and the gum falling out. Japanese gum packages open neatly, and ...