Common Problems Simple Solutions * Ants Problem, Ants hate cucumbers. Keep the skin of cucumbers near the place or ant hole. * To get pure and clean ice, Boil 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, Add one teaspoon of vinegar to 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 avoid tears while cutting onions, Chew gum. * To boil potatoes quickly, Skin one potato from one side only before boiling. * To remove ink from clothes, Put 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 , sprinkle black pepper in places where you find mice or rats. They will run away.