Easy Kitchen Hacks to Implement Gradually

1. Check if the egg is old or fresh

You can determine the freshness of an egg by placing it in a cup of water. If the egg sinks, it is fresh. If it floats, it is old.

2. Preserve fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator

To keep fruits and vegetables fresh in the refrigerator, line the bottom of the tray with paper. The paper will absorb moisture and maintain their freshness.

3. Cut lemon properly

Instead of cutting a lemon in half, pierce it with a metal skewer and squeeze out the necessary amount of juice. This way, the remaining part won’t become dry or bitter.

4. Repel bugs and moths

Place a few bay leaves in a rice or flour container to repel bugs and moths.

5. Make fruits and vegetables crispy

To regain crispness in carrots, celery, or radishes, dip them in ice water and add some slices of raw potatoes.

6. Handle burnt milk

Add a pinch of salt to a pot of burnt milk to reduce the burnt smell and taste.

7. Squeeze lemons effectively

To extract more juice from lemons, oranges, or grapefruits, press your hand against the fruit and roll it back and forth.

8. Ripen fruits

To ripen fruits quickly, put them in a bag with an apple. The ethylene gas released by the apple will speed up the ripening process.

9. Remove plastic odor

Eliminate plastic odor by inserting a crumpled newspaper into the container. Rinse the container before using it again.

10. Clean stainless steel

Use alcohol to remove stains from stainless steel. Apply a small amount of alcohol on a cotton ball and rub it on the stained area.

11. Prevent fish from sticking

To prevent fish from sticking to the grill, place slices of lemon on the grill before placing the fish on top. This will add a fragrant lemon flavor and make it easier to clean the grill.

12. Opening a jar

If a jar lid is difficult to open, wear rubber gloves to increase grip and reduce slipperiness.

Remember these helpful kitchen tips and tricks!