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Lay a damp, lint-free white cloth over the wax and apply medium heat with an iron; the wax will adhere to the cloth. Use rubbing alcohol to remove residue. Or freeze the wax with an ice pack, then shatter the frozen clump with a blunt object, like the handle of a kitchen utensil.

I just take a piece of paper towel, soak it in nail polish remover, and clean the inside of the candle jar. It works like a dream in removing any excess soot and/or wax and leaves the jar squeaky clean. I then wash it with some soap and pat it dry. Keep in mind that…

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Place candle holders in a shallow pan and fill with water until the water covers the amount of wax left in the holder. Slowly bring the water to a gentle simmer and allow the wax to melt. As it melts pour it into a disposable cup. Don’t forget to use an oven mitt when pouring…

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Freeze the Candle Wax Place the candle in the freezer for several hours or until it is frozen. The wax should pop right out of the container, but you can also loosen it with a butter knife if necessary. Scrape off any residue and then clean the container with soap and water.

White vinegar is a powerful odor neutralizer and works wonders on underarm areas of fabrics. Fill your washing machine with water, then add 1/3 cup of white vinegar. Turn off the machine and let the garment soak for 20 minutes, then launder as usual.

If the moisture is left in the duvet or pillow, it combines with proteins and natural oils present inside the feather which makes an ideal environment for fungus to grow. These fungal spores grow better with moisture and develop a stinky smell which eventually gets worse.

Parkas: When your down-filled parka requires cleaning, it is important that you take it to a reputable dry cleaner and that you do not machine wash it. Machine-washing your parka will void the warranty. If your parka has a removable fur option, remove the fur ruff before dry cleaning.

Roast Goose with Prunes, Apples and Chestnuts Serve it with potatoes roasted in goose fat. The only thing to do ahead of time is marinate the prunes in sherry. Put the prunes in a small saucepan, cover with sherry, bring to a simmer and cook 10 minutes. Turn off heat and let prunes sit for…

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Several species, including Canada geese, are considered game birds and may be hunted. The Act gives the federal government the responsibility to establish hunting seasons, and Canada Geese are greatly appreciated by migratory game bird hunters across the country.

If storage space is minimal, we suggest removing the fur and tumble-drying the garment on low heat with a couple of clean tennis balls after a long season of hibernation. This will help to fluff up the down for a fresh effect. Remember, only tumble dry your jacket if it doesn’t have fur or if…

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