Emily Chan
Garbage disposals can get pretty smelly. Keep it smelling fresh with some lemons! To de-stink your disposal, cut up a lemon or two into small pieces and toss them down the drain. Turn the garbage disposal on and let it run for a minute.
The lemons will leave behind a fragrant, citrusy scent. You can also use lemon juice for deodorizing instead of lemon chunks if you’re worried about clogging the drain.
Use Black Tea To Clean Windows And Mirrors
Windows and mirrors often obtain streaks and smudges that are annoying to clean. But it can be taken care of in an instant with some black tea bags.
Soak some black tea bags in water and give them an hour to allow them to fully cool down. Transfer the brewed tea to a spray bottle and attack your windows and mirrors with the cleaner. The tannic acid found in black tea works as a cleaning agent, helping to break down dirt and grease.
Say Goodbye To Tupperware Stains
A simple mixture of sugar, dish soap, ice, and water can remove pesky stains on your Tupperware containers. Allow the concoction to sit in the stained container for a bit. After rinsing it out, the stains will be nowhere in sight. To prevent future stains from occurring, refrain from storing hot meals in your plastic containers.
Clean Cast Iron With A Potato
Cast iron skillets are tough to clean–it’s no joke. They’ll have you standing at the sink and scrubbing for what feels like an eternity. This method will make removing food residue much simpler.
Just coat the pan in vegetable oil and sprinkle kosher salt in it. Cut a potato in half and use the inner side to rub the salt into the skillet. It won’t risk damaging your precious cast iron.
Dust Oil Paintings With Bread
