Olive oil, peanut butter or cold cream rubbed in chewing gum tangled in a child's hair will soften it and make the removal process less painful. Also, ice will "freeze" the gum so that it can be broken off the hair.

Motel Room Floor

A bed sheet provides a clean play area on a motel room floor or outdoors when traveling.

1. For everyday dirt and dust accumulation, dip a sponge or clean cloth in mild detergent mixed with cool water; wipe surface clean, then rinse with cold water and blot dry with a clean cloth.
2. Remove mildew by rubbing lightly with a sponge or cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol or packaged mildew remover.
3. To eliminate fingerprints and non-greasy stains, rub surface gently with an art-gum eraser.
4. Remove grease stains by blotting with paper towels, then covering with three layers of terrycloth towels and pressing a warm — not hot — iron against the surface until the grease is absorbed.

1. Dampen several clean, old terrycloth towels with kerosene or other solvent and allow to air-dry.
2. Wrap one towel around the head of a broom or mop and secure with masking tape or string.
3. Wipe the walls in sections from top to bottom, overlapping each section as you would when painting.
4. When one towel becomes soiled, tape or tie on a clean replacement.

Take crayon off painted walls or washable wallpaper?

Spray with multipurpose lubricating oil (don't let it drip on the floor). Then gently wipe, using a paper towel or clean white cloth.

If mark is stubborn, sprinkle a little baking soda on a damp sponge and gently rub in a circular motion. If lubricants residue remains, dampen a sponge with a solution of one or two drops of mild dishwashing liquid to one cup water. Squeeze out sponge and gently rub in a circular motion. Rinse sponge; lightly moisten with water to go over area; dry with a clean cloth.

Splinters?

Using a compress of baby oil or olive oil on a splinter will make it slide out easily.

Little Helpers

Allowing a toddler to help pack the car when taking trips makes them feel important, and less apprehensive about long trips.

Ouchless bandages?

Ouchless bandages aren't ouchless. Rub baby oil or olive oil all over the bandage and it will come off easier.