{"id":118786,"date":"2024-10-27T02:00:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T19:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=118786"},"modified":"2024-10-27T02:00:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T19:00:08","slug":"hints-from-heloise-microwave-safety-tips-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=118786","title":{"rendered":"Hints from Heloise: Microwave safety tips and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"UFRP6XLKKJEBFIDVXCC7FDTYCM\"><b>FOLLOW THESE MICROWAVE SAFETY TIPS<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"PUZG64FKNVGF5LGGKMH4KPOG54\"><b>Dear Heloise:<\/b> The person who wrote in about putting baby oil on microwave hinges had a great idea. You can use a syringe with the oil in it to do this kind of job. There are also things called \u201cneedle oilers\u201d that have lightweight oil in them and a very small metal, needle-like tube on the end that works good for getting into small, tight places.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"VBRFAHLEQVBFHBXMSBNWYVSSNQ\">Don\u2019t ever try to work on a microwave oven if you don\u2019t know how! There are very high voltages in there around the magnetron tube. I once had a door latch break and I found a company that had the parts. They were reluctant to sell me the parts to fix it until I showed proof that I did this kind of work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"6SA6XDYXEZBGVL3SNRLOGWDWJI\">I also have a microwave leak detector to ensure that none of the harmful microwaves would leak out the door. Those waves can harmful to people, which is why the inside of a microwave is a ferrite cavity. The microwaves are contained within the unit. &#8212; D. Hansel, in Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ES6XLE3YKJA5HMM7GRRA5EJ2VI\"><b>OPENING JARS<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"REQSHSJW2VDOBMMR5CVB4X4GJI\"><b>Dear Heloise: <\/b>If you have trouble opening jars, a pair of rubber strap wrenches are very helpful. Use one to turn the jar clockwise and the other to turn the lid counterclockwise. Hold the jar down with your chin so that it doesn\u2019t go flying when the lid releases. These wrenches are available online and at hardware stores. &#8212; R.S., Charlottesville, Virginia<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"NOQRQHLELFGOFMYKCUUR275V5Y\"><b>MEDICARE AND LYMPHEDEMA<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"RK5XX3YVQRFDTLT2CAIDUHUUCM\"><b>Dear Heloise:<\/b> In the past, Medicare has covered physical therapy for someone with lymphedema. Starting this year, Medicare now covers compression garments at no charge when prescribed by a doctor. Medicare recipients are eligible for three sets of garments every six months at no cost to the patient. In my case, that\u2019s three pairs of compression stockings every six months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"3ESLJMLZRJHWBGAW2HXR2VHMMA\">Others might need compression sleeves or wraps. Thanks for letting people know! &#8212; Pat S., in Fort Wayne, Indiana<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"W5ZGUSF5IRDTHAMUHBIRTGAJ5Q\"><b>PLASTIC CLOTHING BAGS<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"57P24MHI4ZHI7MJMIFOCM5U43Y\"><b>Dear Heloise: <\/b>Whenever I get clear plastic clothing bags from department stores or the cleaners, I fold them up and place them in one of three plastic bags that are labeled either 36-inch, 50-inch or 72-inch. I then use these bags to put my patio cushions in for the winter and store them in the garage so when I want to get these items out, the items are clean.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"KSZPIUB3GNCZXJEDAFF3SRE2Q4\">I also store my monthly front door floral arrangements in these bags, although clear bags don\u2019t prevent the fading of the flowers as much. In addition, I keep smaller but heavier plastic bags in my suitcase so that I can pack dirty clothes in them. &#8212; Marilyn Burres, via email<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"2S52KCJSERCB3GRNYG6UVHYPVU\"><b>DRYER FILTER CLEANING<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"RQNWZWAWQBHRVA7QOKSFUEFALA\"><b>Dear Heloise: <\/b>To clean the pull-out screen filter on my dryer, I have always use a dryer softener sheet that has already been thrown in the dryer. It takes the lint right off. &#8212; Mary Goodenough, Camarillo, California<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"H4EM2DWVZRHLLANWNUZTV36QSU\"><b>PET PAL<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"WOWKTF2NNZDVZBDBCZCBES7XKI\"><b>Dear Heloise: <\/b>This is our new daughter, Darcy, who was born on Nov. 30, 2019. She\u2019s about 4 pounds now and a loving little Maltese. We are in training, and she is a very good student who is learning all of the basics. She is an absolute doll and a wonderful dog. We\u2019re so lucky to have her in our lives! &#8212; Bernie and Judie, via email<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__image\">\n<div class=\"article__image-wrapper\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 500px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/resizer\/v2\/OM523M6FDJEWZFMZFSGZ2CJKA4.jpg?auth=261af0bad7a9a5f993ef963e515963130f78338da371814e803ae63fb7214f45&amp;width=500&amp;quality=90 500w\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 800px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/resizer\/v2\/OM523M6FDJEWZFMZFSGZ2CJKA4.jpg?auth=261af0bad7a9a5f993ef963e515963130f78338da371814e803ae63fb7214f45&amp;width=800&amp;quality=90 800w\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/resizer\/v2\/OM523M6FDJEWZFMZFSGZ2CJKA4.jpg?auth=261af0bad7a9a5f993ef963e515963130f78338da371814e803ae63fb7214f45&amp;width=1280&amp;quality=90 1280w\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/resizer\/v2\/OM523M6FDJEWZFMZFSGZ2CJKA4.jpg?auth=261af0bad7a9a5f993ef963e515963130f78338da371814e803ae63fb7214f45&amp;width=500&amp;quality=90\" sizes=\"auto, 50vw\" fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Darcy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"article__image-content\" height=\"600\" width=\"300\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article__image-caption\">\n<p class=\"article__mm-image-caption-text\">Darcy<span class=\"article__mm-image-credit\">Heloise<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"UJPYLQDWTNDCVOTQ273VGWMY5A\">Readers, to see Darcy and our other Pet Pals, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/heloise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heloise.com<\/a> and click on \u201cPet of the Week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"XEUG3BSQF5HHZNYY22ZNY3UM3E\">Do you have a furry friend to share with our readers? Send a photo and a brief description to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/advice\/2024\/10\/mailto:Heloise@Heloise.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heloise@Heloise.com<\/a>. &#8212; Heloise<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"GMCVEPPO7BGM7LO73MELZFNUHA\">SEND A GREAT HINT TO:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/advice\/2024\/10\/mailto:TO:Heloise@Heloise.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Heloise@Heloise.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"JFN4JB7C7FF6DBUDX6HZH32PCI\">(c) 2024 by King Features Syndicate Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.com\/advice\/2024\/10\/hints-from-heloise-microwave-safety-tips-and-more.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FOLLOW THESE MICROWAVE SAFETY TIPS Dear Heloise: The person who wrote in about putting baby oil on microwave hinges had a great idea. 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