Smita Pani: [World Malayali Club] Save Money by Using Common Household Items 3

Thursday 31 March 2016

[World Malayali Club] Save Money by Using Common Household Items 3

Save Money by Using Common Household Items 3

Salt

1. Cleaning vegetables – The best way to wash vegetables is in a bowl of salt water. The salt and water combination is tough on dirt but harmless to the vegetable.

2. Better-tasting coffee – Sprinkle a little bit of salt in your coffee to make it less acidic and bring out the real coffee flavors.

3. Cheese-preserver – Dip napkins in salt water and use them to wrap pieces of cheese before putting them back in the fridge. The salt prevents mold from forming on the cheese, keeping it fresh for longer.

4. Clean wine stains – Have you spilled some wine on your table cloth? Cover it with salt and let it sit for about 30 minutes, then clear the salt and wash it in the washing machine. The stain will be a thing of the past.

5. Relieve mosquito bites – If you've become a mosquito's meal and are now scratching yourself raw, dip a napkin or washcloth in salt water, then apply to the bites. For tough bites, you can also try adding some olive oil.

Vinegar

1. Prevent fabrics from fading – If you're worried that your favorite piece of clothing will fade in the wash, soak it in an equal mix of water and vinegar for 15 minutes prior to washing. The vinegar will protect the color.

2. Kill weeds – Pouring vinegar on weeds is a fantastic method for killing them effectively.

3. Revive mushy vegetables – If your veggies have gained a mushy texture, you can fix them in a jiffy by dipping them for 10 minutes in a mix of two cups of water combined with a teaspoon of vinegar. Just remember to rinse them afterwards.

4. Clean your keyboard – Keyboards can get greasy and dirty, but cleaning them can be very easy. Unplug yours from the computer, grab a microfiber cloth and dip it in a solution of equal parts water and vinegar. Next, wring it as hard as you can, then wipe the grime off of the keys. If you need to clean between the keys, use cotton swabs.

5. Get rid of the smell of smoke – If you've accidentally burned a dish and now the house stinks of smoke, grab a rag and dip it in vinegar, wring it, and then flap it around the room. It might feel silly, but the vinegar absorbs the smoke particles that make the house smell bad. You should also leave a bowl of vinegar in the kitchen for a few hours to absorb any leftover smell.