Check the pressure of spare tires

Also, after playing golf with my grandson, I asked him about this practice, and he also said he never checked his. We checked it, and it was 10.5! Please encourage your readers to do this simple task.

Thank you.

— Rick Nelson, via email

MAYONNAISE SPREADING

Dear Heloise: One of my pet peeves is spreading mayonnaise on a sandwich for lunchtime. Invariably, mayonnaise gets messy when scooping it out of the tall container, especially when the mayo is at the bottom. I now use a long, iced tea spoon for making sandwiches. You can control the amount of mayonnaise (either a lot or a little) and, using the other side of the spoon, spread it evenly over the bread.

When done, if the mayonnaise comes in a plastic container, you can tap on the side of the container, then rinse it with hot water to clean it quickly. No more messy knives to clean!

— Jack Stevenson, Winston-Salem, North Carolina

TOOTHBRUSH TECHNIQUES

Dear Heloise: After visiting my dental hygienist for my yearly cleaning and being complimented on my excellent oral health and lack of issues for a senior, I told her my secret. I use a plaque rinse, then floss and brush after each meal. I chew sugarless gum when I can’t brush after dining out. Another secret of mine is closing my eyes while performing dental care, eliminating any angst while looking in the mirror and affording full focus on my technique. I don’t brush too hard and cover all areas of my teeth and gums, along with proper flossing that covers both sides of my gum crevices.

Also, don’t forget to brush your tongue after your 2-minute brushing routine to reduce halitosis!

-- E.K., Dana Point

PUSHING CARTS HELPS WITH VERTIGO

Dear Heloise: I read the question from Frank A., in Ventura, California, about men being inconsiderate by not helping women with heavy carts and other things. My wife has some vertigo and likes to push the cart for stability. On the other hand, if there are heavy bags, I will take them myself — if she lets me.

-- Bob, Santa Clarita

TRAVEL TIPS

Dear Heloise: I’ve done a lot of traveling over several years, so I have some hints that might help travelers:

Use “selfie” mode on your phone’s camera as a mirror.

Take some microfiber cloths for wiping dirty shoes or windshields.

When living out of a suitcase, turn dirty clothes inside out so that you know what is and isn’t clean.

-- N.H., in San Antonio

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