(TNO) There are some types of food we eat that have great cleaning abilities that you may not know. Below are 5 common types of food in the kitchen but have 2 uses, according to naturalnews.
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Banana peel shines silver . Rub banana peel on silver objects, they will look like new.
Tomato sauce brightens copper pans. The acid in tomato sauce will remove dullness on metal products such as copper pans. Apply tomato sauce to a cloth and scrub the pan, then let it sit for about half an hour and rinse it off.
Cucumber peel cleans foggy mirrors. If the bathroom mirror is foggy, you can rub some cucumber peel on it. The mirror will shine without using soap for cleaning.
Bread crumbs clean up broken glass. Take a piece of bread crumbs and dab it on the broken glass, all the small pieces will be cleaned up.
Salt and white vinegar clean carpets. Have small stains on the carpet? Mix salt with white vinegar into a paste and rub it on the stain, then use a vacuum cleaner to clean it again.
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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 deodorize surfaces, while baking soda is a mild abrasive that can be used to scrub away dirt and grime. White vinegar is another versatile cleaner and can be used to clean everything from floors to windows.
Lemons are a natural disinfectant and can be used to clean a variety of surfaces. You can use lemon juice to clean and deodorize countertops, sinks, and floors. Simply mix lemon juice with water in a spray bottle and use it to wipe down surfaces.