Some experienced housewives periodically put a bowl of uncooked rice in the cupboard.
The action seems meaningless and wrong only at first glance.
If you learn about a certain property of cereals, the essence of the life hack will immediately become clear.
Unusual property of rice
The product is a good natural sorbent.
Cereals easily absorb moisture. Thanks to rice, the level of air humidity in a small, confined space is reduced.
The product also absorbs odors, including unpleasant ones, without any problems.
There is an unpleasant smell in the closet: how to solve the problem with rice
Quite often, a damp smell appears in the cabinets. The things stored in the furniture are also soaked with it.
To solve the problem, simply place a bowl with a small amount of rice in the cupboard.
The cereal will eliminate the stench quite quickly. The musty smell will disappear. The products will acquire freshness.
In addition, the product will remove excess moisture, which is what causes the damp smell.
It is worth emphasizing that the rice life hack is primarily suitable for linen cabinets. However, the cereal dishes can also be placed in the outerwear closet.
