Managing a household is not as easy as it seems at first glance. It requires certain knowledge and skills, as well as a few tried-and-true tricks that will help you organize your laundry, clean the kitchen or bathroom, remove old stains, and perform other household tasks in seconds. Novate.ru offers valuable tips that will be useful for both beginners and professional housewives.
Tip 1: Rub your cutlery with lemon
Even cutlery made of high-quality materials fades over time, and some even rust. It is obvious that using such forks and spoons is unpleasant, even for yourself, let alone offering them to guests. If you do not plan to buy new cutlery soon, we recommend replacing the old ones. To do this, take a lemon, cut it in half and rub it well with half a lemon spoon or a fork that has lost its attractive appearance. Let the lemon juice soak for a while, then rinse the cutlery with warm water and polish it with a soft cloth. There will be no rust and it will shine like new. Not seriously contaminated cutlery can be soaked in potato broth. So, don’t throw away the water you used to boil the potatoes. It’s better to use it to clean forks and spoons. Half an hour is enough to clean the contaminated parts. After this time, remove the cutlery from the broth, rinse it in a bowl of hot water and dry it thoroughly.
Tip #2: Remove odors from plastic dishes with mustard or coffee.
Mustard powder and ground coffee are extremely absorbent.
Plastic has an unpleasant property: it absorbs odors. That's why we change food containers often: as soon as we notice that the smell has settled in the container and is not removed with detergent, we throw it away immediately and buy new ones. In fact, it is not necessary to change containers every few months. Try eliminating odors with mustard. It is an excellent absorbent, so this method is really effective. Pour a few tablespoons of mustard powder into a container and shake well. Then, rub the container with detergent, rinse with warm water and enjoy the results. As an alternative to mustard, you can also use coffee. It also has excellent absorbent properties and can eliminate odors from plastic in just a few minutes. Pour a few tablespoons of ground coffee into the container, close the lid tightly and let it sit for 24 hours. Another option is to generously sprinkle the container with coffee grounds and place it in the freezer overnight. This is a great solution for eliminating unpleasant odors.
