Does club soda really help remove stains?
While many people sing the praises of club soda as a stain remover, there is no scientific evidence that it is any more effective than plain tap water. Its good reputation probably comes from the fact that when there’s a party in full swing, it’s easier to grab a bottle of club soda than it is to run to the sink. The fact that the stain is promptly sponged is what does the trick. As with all stains, use the appropriate cleaning product for best results. AVOIDING HOLIDAY FAMILY FUEDS Holidays bring families together for dinners and activities, but sometimes, emotional dramas between women family members can stir up chaos, instead of goodwill, says a Penn State researcher. Dr. Cheryl Dellasega, professor of humanities and women’s studies in Penn State’s College of Medicine, examines female family feuds – sisters who sabotage, ex-wives who wage subtle warfare and other family situations where women emotionally wound each other. She offers clinical insights to explain why these female fami
