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Not just for tea: options for using boiling water in everyday life
23.03.2023 02:00
Updated: 14.04.2023 19:58
Hot water is useful not only for making coffee or tea.
Boiling water can be used to solve many other household problems.
Let's look at the most popular options that deserve your attention.
Weed removal
You don't have to use dangerous chemicals to get rid of weeds. Boiling water is an eco-friendly option for eliminating weeds that won't harm the soil.
Summer residents have seen the effectiveness of this method in practice. You will be able to get rid of quinoa, chickweed, and milkweed from the first try.
If the plant has fairly long roots, several portions of boiling water are needed.
Cooking scrambled eggs
Boiled eggs are healthier than fried eggs. You should fill a ladle with boiling water so that it covers the bottom of the dish by ten centimeters. Put the container on low heat.
Then break four eggs into a fine sieve. Let the whites drain, then beat everything well. Pour the mixture into boiling water, create a swirl, using a spoon. The scrambled eggs will be ready in just twenty seconds.
Perfect slices of bread
A wavy knife will not allow you to cut a fresh loaf of bread into neat slices. Usually the pieces crumble and crumple.
To prevent such problems, pour boiling water over the knife blade. This is your chance to make delicious sandwiches that you won't be ashamed to serve on the holiday table.
Eliminating the gap
If the blockage in your bathtub or sink is not too severe, you can clear it using pots of boiling water.
Organic residues will quickly dissolve, become soft, and will therefore immediately pass through the sewer pipes. However, remember that the use of boiling water is prohibited if we are talking about products made of PVC.
Disinfection of cutting boards
Cutting boards made of wood must not be cleaned using chemicals or a brush with hard bristles.
In the future, they will not cope with their functions well. However, disinfection of wooden boards is mandatory, since the fibers of the material quickly accumulate harmful bacteria. If you cut fish or meat, just pour boiling water over the surface of the accessory. Hot water will destroy all pathogenic microorganisms.
Removing Red Wine Stains
This method is only appropriate if we are talking about things made of linen or cotton. It is important that the red wine stain is fresh, since ingrained stains cannot be removed.
Gently blot the stain with a napkin, then stretch the damaged area of the material over a saucepan. Pour boiling water over the fabric thoroughly.
If the stain does not disappear, treat the stain with salt, try pouring boiling water over the material again. Usually there is no trace left of the contaminated area.
Preparing towels for washing
The skin will be cleared of makeup residue better if you use a hot towel. Just soak a terry cloth in boiling water. Then squeeze out excess moisture, wipe your face with smooth massaging movements.
After this, you can apply serum or night cream to your skin, as it will be perfectly absorbed into the cleansed pores.
