Remarkable Uses of Ordinary Household Products

Many of us are unaware to the superpowers that ordinary home products contain. This is much like how Clark Kent turns into Superman! Here we have some such items that if used appropriately can do wonders for you:

Common Salt

Common Salt

Salt is always there in the middle of our dining table and on our kitchen countertop. However, did you know that the real worth of salt many years ago was almost equivalent to that of money? The Roman army once paid salt to its soldiers, and thus came the word “salary.” Well, coming to the uses, you can use salt to remove a wine stain. First, cover the stain liberally with salt and let it stay on for ten minutes. Rinse with cold water and repeat. If you have a similar stain on your carpet, then do the same, but instead of rinsing, vacuum the salt up. You can also make drip proof candles, if you soak new candles in salty water for a couple of hour. Leave them to dry and they will burn without dripping.

Distilled white vinegar

Distilled white vinegar

Distilled white vinegar has its source in corn. This is a popular ingredient to make salad dressing. Its other uses include reviving wilted vegetables and greens. For this, you can soak the vegetables in a bath that contains water mix in the ratio one tablespoon of white vinegar to two cups of water. Let the veggies sit there for ten minutes, and see the difference. You can also use vinegar to prevent the colors of clothes from running. Add one cup of vinegar to the water in you washing machine and wash. You can also use vinegar for preventing mold on cheese. For this, moisten your paper towel in white vinegar and use it to cover your hard cheese.

Petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly

You should never coat your body generously with petroleum jelly until and unless you plan to swim across the English Channel. It is a byproduct of oil refining and only premium brands like Vaseline are considered safe to use. You can use petroleum jelly for layering the insulation of your car door and you will not have to bother about your car doors freezing and getting jammed. You can also use it to outline your nails and toes before applying nail paint so that you get the perfect manicure and pedicure.

Honey

Honey

Everyone knows that organic, raw honey that is a super food. Locally produced honey is far better than buying the one in supermarkets that is high in fructose corn syrup content and contains food color as well. Honey is a great cure to a hangover. Just have a tablespoon of honey and add it to your tea to toast and spot the difference. Honey has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties; hence, it is the best dressing for small wounds. Use the honey to treat minor scrapes, cuts or burns. You can also get rid of blemishes by rubbing some honey mixed with lemon on to your skin.

Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar

If you are going to the supermarket to buy some apple cider vinegar, then go for the organic and raw one instead of the clear variety. The cloudy one contains a bit of sediment, which are actually enzymes that give it the super powers. You can use apple cider vinegar to ease a rosacea flare-up. Dilute the vinegar with water and use it as a toner. You can also add vinegar to lukewarm water as a conditioner for your hair. Use this to rinse your hair after a shampoo and your hair will become nice and shiny. Apple cider vinegar can also help you get rid of fish scales easily. Rub the fish with vinegar before cleaning. Not only the scales come off effortlessly with vinegar, but also your hands will not smell fishy either!

Aspirin

Aspirin

Aspirin is the miracle medicine that we can use for so many things than just curing headaches. You can get rid of feet calluses using aspirin and soften your feet. For this, mash up 6-8 aspirin tablets and mix them in with two teaspoons of lemon juice and some water to create a paste. Place the paste on your calluses and wrap a warm towel on it. Leave it on for fifteen minutes and then with the help of a pumice stone, scrub off the calluses. You should not do this if you have impaired circulation or diabetes. You can water your plants with a solution of one aspirin mixed in a gallon of water. It helps plants to recover and develop stronger roots. If you have a shirt that has armpit yellow sweat stains, then fret not. Simply dissolve 3-4 aspirins in a bowl of water and soak the stained clothing for three hours.

Chalk

Chalk

The humble chalk also has many uses. For instance, you can use it to remove stains. For this, simply mark a ring around the area of the stained collar with chalk before putting it in the wash. This would absorb the stains and clear them. You can also prevent tarnishing of your silverware by placing a chalk wrapped in cheesecloth along with the silverware. In addition, you can prevent ants from coming into your home with the help of chalks. Simply draw chalk lines around their entry areas and the ants don’t like it and stay away from your home. Chalks have calcium carbonate that they detest. You can also camouflage cracks in your wall by filling in which chalk having a matching color.

Coca Cola

coca cola

Whoever knew that this fizzy beverage is great for cleaning tarnished silverware? Yes, you can use Coca Cola for polishing your silverware by simply popping them into the drink and soaking them for around one hour.

Summary:

With these tips, you would be saving money in no time, as your home ingredients can do the trick. We underestimate many harmless household items, as they are actually very versatile and can really amaze you with their super powers.

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