The Amazing Benefits of Using Rice in Jar for Jam or Spice Storage

Rice is a staple food not only in Vietnam but also in many countries around the world. Typically, people only know the main uses of rice for cooking dishes like rice, porridge. However, rice is not just a type of food. It has many other amazing uses that you may not know.

Perhaps most of us know that rice can be used to ripen fruits quickly, but rice also has 2 other uses that are cleaning jars and absorbing moisture. Do you know how? If not, follow and save this simple tip.

First, the use of cleaning jars, especially jam jars. Typically, after using up the jam jar, it will be very difficult to wash because the jar has small corners, some jars have small mouths, it is very difficult for us to clean by hand. In addition, the jam is sticky and will stick to the jar. Therefore, in this case, you should use rice.

The way to use it is very simple, you just need to put rice into the jar, just a little is enough. Then, pour water into the jar and close the lid. Finally, just shake it vigorously. Rice will loosen the jam, even in tight places, small corners of the jar. Now you just need to pour out the water, rice from the jar and wash it again with clean water.

Not only that, teapots are difficult to clean with a brush or a dishcloth in narrow places like faucets and tea spouts. You can put a handful of rice together with soap and water, shaking gently will help soften the deposits, making the cleaning task much easier.

In addition to cleaning jars, rice also has the function of absorbing moisture. If you pay attention, spice jars like salt, sugar, ground pepper… over time will clump, making it difficult for you to determine the amount of seasoning to use. Therefore, to prevent this situation, you can put a handful of rice into the spice jar and close the lid tightly. The next day, take out the rice and you’re done.

Great uses of rice, right? Remember to share these tips with everyone you know.