Gloria's Household Hints

1. Never substitute regular dishwashing detergent for the gel or powder designed for use in an automatic dishwasher. We did this today as we began packing to move. It was a stopgap measure, since we were out of gel and I did not want to buy a new container so close to moving day.

Result: the kitchen floor was flooded with suds.

2. Short on no-wax floor cleaner? Have a dirty kitchen floor? Ignore rule #1.