Have you ever noticed that dish sponges become a breeding ground for bacteria after just a couple of days?
It turns out there is a way to forget about them forever, and all you need is a regular flannel rag.
Wet it in hot water, rub it with laundry soap and wipe greasy plates. The result will amaze you: the dishes shine and the smell disappears.
And if you mix soda with vinegar and add a drop of essential oil, you get a universal cleaner for the sink, stove and even the oven. Just apply the paste to the surface, wait 10 minutes and rinse.
To get rid of scale in a kettle, boil water with citric acid in it - the scale will disappear without a trace.
Another life hack for those who hate streaks on glass. Instead of expensive sprays, use a mixture of water and rubbing alcohol in a 1:1 ratio.
Spray the solution on the mirror and wipe it with newspaper. Yes, regular newspaper! The paper doesn't leave lint, and the ink works as a polish.
And don't rush to throw away your old toothbrushes. They're perfect for cleaning grout lines or hard-to-reach spots in the microwave. Just dip the brush in soapy water and scrub away the dirt.
What about the smell in the refrigerator? Put an open box of soda or a cup of ground coffee on the shelf - they will absorb unpleasant odors.
If you need to quickly defrost the freezer, put a pan of boiling water inside and close the door. The steam will soften the ice, and it will come off the walls in 20 minutes.
And remember: washing machines require maintenance, too. Once a month, run an empty cycle with two tablespoons of citric acid to remove limescale and mold.
