Ants Problem Ants hate cucumbers. Keep the skins of cucumbers near places frequented or ant holes. To get pure and clean ice Boil the water first before freezing. To make the mirror shine Clean with Sprite To remove chewing gum from clothes Keep the cloth in the freezer for an hour. To whiten white clothes: Soak white clothes in hot water with a slice of lemon for 10 minutes To give a shine to hair Use one teaspoon of vinegar on hair, then wash hair. To get maximum juice out of lemons Soak lemons in hot water for one hour, and then juice them. To avoid smell of cabbage while cooking Keep a piece of bread on the cabbage in the vessel while cooking. To rid the smell of fish from your hands Wash your hands with a little apple vinegar. To avoid tears while cutting onions: Chew gum. To boil potatoes quickly Skin one potato from one side only before boiling. To boil eggs quickly Add salt to the water and boil. To remove ink from clothes Put regular white toothpaste on the ink spots generously and let it dry completely, then wash. To skin sweet potatoes quickly Soak in cold water immediately after boiling. To get rid of mice or rats Sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats. They will leave.