Why Our Grandmothers Put Newspapers on Kitchen Cabinets: What Can Be Used Instead of Paper

26.05.2023 12:38

Several decades ago, an interesting picture could be seen in many apartments.

So, on the kitchen cabinets there were old newspapers, which were periodically replaced with fresh ones.

Nowadays, few housewives use this life hack.

And in vain, because newspaper lying on kitchen furniture helps prevent one common problem.

Why put a newspaper on the cabinet

The material prevents contamination of the upper part of the furniture installed in the kitchen.

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Photo: © Belnovosti

Of course, the dust that settles on this surface can simply be wiped off.

But the problem is that not only small solid particles but also grease end up on the cabinets.

As a result, the stains become ingrained and difficult to remove.

And if you put a newspaper on the cabinets, then furniture maintenance will be much easier. The surface will remain clean. It will be enough to just change the paper periodically.

What can be used instead of newspaper

Nowadays, few young housewives buy newspapers, so they have to choose another material to protect kitchen furniture.

The ideal option is cling film. Firstly, it will protect the surface from dust just as well as newspaper.

Secondly, the film is transparent. This means that the kitchen interior will look normal.

Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

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  1. Why put a newspaper on the cabinet
  2. What can be used instead of newspaper