How to solve household problems with improvised means

A plastic cup, vinegar, and half a lemon can make life a lot easier and save you money. Together with our expert Sergei Pereverzev, head of the Useful Advice section on Channel One, we figure out how to solve household problems with improvised means.

25 September 2017

That wash heavily soiled disheswithout using chemicals, soak it overnight with a used tea bag. In the morning, the dirt will be washed off without problems. The funnel can be made from a plastic cup. Cut it lengthwise, cut off the bottom around the circumference and taper it to fit the neck of the bottle. For convenience, fasten the walls of the funnel with a stapler.

Use dishwashing liquid sparingly, while enhancing its effect, table vinegar will help. It dissolves fats well and removes odors. Add 3-4 tablespoons of vinegar to the bottle with the product and shake well.

The juice of half a lemon, left on the surface for 20 minutes, remove stains from wooden and plastic cutting boards.

Wash the grease from the dishes warm serum will help. It has no chemistry and is good for the skin. You can degrease your hands with sugar and a little water.

Mustard is an excellent antiseptic, it will protect from a mold of pickling in an open jar. Pour mustard powder into a cup and pour in a tablespoon of water. Stir to a dough consistency. Roll a piece of gauze in three layers so that it is slightly larger than the neck of the jar. You will need two blanks. Put the mustard dough on one, cover the other. Place the mustard cork in the lid and close the jar of vegetables.

If the spices have been stored improperly and have lost their aroma, heat them up in the microwave. 30 seconds is enough to return the smell and enhance the taste.

How to store sour cream and cottage cheese? Close the opened jar tightly with a lid, turn it over and put it in the refrigerator. A vacuum is created in the can, which prevents bacteria growth.

Withered carrots can be restored to freshness… Cut a 1 cm slice from the bottom of the carrot. Place in a glass, cut side down, and pour cold water one third the length of the carrots. Leave it on for a few hours.

Quick and easy separate the yolk from the protein you can use a funnel. Place a funnel in a glass, gently break an egg over it. The white will drain into the glass, and the yolk will remain in the funnel.

So that the vegetables in the refrigerator do not get damp and spoil, put some foam rubber on the bottom of the drawer. It will absorb excess moisture. The foam rubber must be periodically removed and dried.

Get rid of unpleasant smell of food in the refrigerator used welding will help. She will also maintain the correct moisture balance in the place where food is stored.

Bananas give off ethylene gas, which helps the fruit ripen quickly. To prolong the life of bananas, they must be kept separate from each other. For example, wrapped in paper. In this form, bananas are stored for up to two weeks.

Fabric softener can use as a cleaning agent… We mix in a ratio of 1: 4 with water and wipe glass, doors, tiles.

Firmly glued easy to remove labelsby holding them under the hot stream of a hair dryer. To get rid of unnecessary stickers on mirrors and glasses, grease them with mayonnaise and then remove with an elastic spatula.

That get rid of limescale in the iron, rinse it every 3-4 months. Unplug the appliance and fill the water tank with descaler. Turn the steam regulator to maximum. Rock the iron lightly from side to side and let some of the solution out through the spray arm. Place a couple of wooden spatulas in the sink, place an iron on top and let it sit for half an hour. During this time, the descaler will seep through the holes in the sole. Drain the residues and rinse the reservoir 2-3 times with clean water. Use distilled or purified water to keep your iron clean longer.

A lemon cut in half with a clove stuck in it will fill the room with a pleasant aroma… And in the summer it will protect against insects. For another version of the air freshener, we need 1-2 tsp. gelatin. We put it in an empty jar and fill it with water until it is completely dissolved. Add 1 tsp. glycerin and 5 drops of any essential oil. We put in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Lemon juice is wonderful bleach replacement… To restore a fresh look to faded laundry, add ¼ to ½ cup lemon juice to the water during the wash.

Clean clothes or tablecloth you can remove tea and coffee stains with lemon juice diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio. Apply the solution to the stain with a cotton pad, and after a few minutes rinse under the tap.

Washing powder can not cope with greasy stains, but there is a proven remedy. Apply dishwashing liquid to the stains, leave for 10-15 minutes, then wash. Shaving foam, which contains active substances that break down fats, will also help. Wipe off the stained area with a damp cloth, apply foam to the stain and leave for 10-15 minutes. Rinse the item in warm water and dry.

С unpleasant smell from shoes hydrogen peroxide will handle it. To do this, wipe the inside with a cotton swab dipped in it.

Suede shoes will clean betterif held over steam. Strong dirt is cleaned with soapy water with the addition of ammonia. After that, it is advisable to treat the shoes with a water-repellent preparation.

Dried up shoe polish can be restoredby adding a few drops of turpentine to it and heating gently.

Banana peel – excellent plant nutrition… Chop it up and dry it at room temperature or in a warm oven. Add to soil. Plants will take a lot of nutrients from it.

Are you going to leave for a couple of days, but there is no one to water the flowers? We use drip irrigation system. In the cap of the plastic bottle, we make several holes with an awl so that the water drips. Fill the bottle with water and turn it over into a flower pot.

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