(TNO) Some food we eat has multiple amazing cleaning uses that you might not know. Here are 5 common kitchen ingredients that have 2 uses, according to naturalnews.
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Banana peels shine silver. Rubbing banana peels on silverware makes them look like new.
Tomato sauce brightens copper pans. The acid in tomato sauce removes dullness from metal products like copper pans. Apply tomato sauce to a cloth and rub it on the pan, then let it sit for about half an hour before rinsing.
Cucumber peels clean foggy bathroom mirrors. If your bathroom mirror is foggy, you can rub some cucumber peels on it. The mirror will be shiny without the need for soap and scrubbing.
Bread crumbs pick up broken glass. Take a piece of bread and dip it in the area with broken glass, all the small pieces will be picked up and cleaned.
Salt and white vinegar clean carpets. Have a small stain on the carpet? Mix salt with white vinegar to form a paste and rub it on the stain, then use a vacuum cleaner for the final cleaning.
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Frequently asked questions
There are several foods that can be used for cleaning purposes. For example, lemon juice can be used to clean and freshen your garbage disposal, while baking soda and vinegar can be used to unclog drains and remove tough stains.
Lemon juice is a natural disinfectant and can be used to clean a variety of surfaces. You can use it to clean your garbage disposal by pouring half a cup of lemon juice into the disposal and letting it sit for an hour before flushing it with hot water. You can also use lemon juice to clean and shine brass and copper pots and pans.