10 life hacks from our grandmothers that we forgot about (but in vain)

Ironing the linen

This advice will appeal to those who do not like or do not consider it necessary to thoroughly iron their bed linen. After washing, shake it well and put it in a pile.

Wrinkles and creases will straighten out, the fabric dries up, and the laundry can be hung. After the procedure, ironing it is much easier, and if you do not want to, you can not iron it.

We ventilate the mattress and pillows

Sunlight is the best helper not only for drying clothes. Ultraviolet light destroys dust mites and decomposes their waste products, which are strong allergens.

The grandmothers knew that on a hot summer day, mattresses, pillows and blankets should be taken out in the sun to get fresh and clean bedding.

We wash bottles with a narrow neck

It is difficult to wash bottles if there is no special device for this. And if there is only one dirty container, all the more you do not want to spend money on buying a brush. A couple of teaspoons of baking soda and a handful of rice will help.

1. We fall asleep in a bottle, fill it with hot water by a third;
2. close the neck with our hand and shake vigorously for a couple of minutes;
3. pour out the contents and rinse the product with running water.

Another proven way to clean a bottle is to place finely chopped eggshells and pieces of newspaper in it.

We clean the metal

Plaque on faucets and pipes spoils the whole impression of the bathroom, even if the tiles and plumbing are shiny. To get rid of dull plaque will help a cloth napkin slightly moistened with oil.

To clean chrome-plated metal, both cosmetic and vegetable oils are suitable. And cutlery and silver jewelry can be cleaned well with ordinary toothpaste.

Removing the smell in the refrigerator

Bad odor can be easily removed by creating a homemade coffee flavor. All you need to do is to put a small container in the refrigerator with a grind after making a drink, which will eliminate the musty aroma.

If the family does not drink coffee, simply wipe the surfaces with a rag dipped in vinegar. Life hack is suitable for cabinets and food containers.

Reanimating cut flowers

It's a shame if a recently bought or donated bouquet starts to fade. To restore flowers, you can lower their legs in boiling water for 2 minutes, and then, cutting off the dark part, dip them in cold water. This tip will extend the life of the flowers by a few days.

Roses, carnations and chrysanthemums will last longer if you dissolve half an aspirin in water. For daffodils, water and salt are more suitable.

We remove the smell from the hallway

If the hallway fills with an unpleasant odor right after you get home, it's likely your shoes are the cause. The inner part of the boots absorbs sweat, which must be removed from time to time.

To do this, sprinkle some baking soda on the sole and leave it overnight. Before putting on shoes, the baking soda must be cleaned with a brush - it will absorb all odors and moisture.

Removing scratches from furniture

You can slightly update wooden furniture with an ordinary leather shoe cream: it will give the surface a shine and hide minor abrasions. Not recommended for use on countertops.

Another way to tint material - wipe the problem area with the core of the walnut. Over time, the scratch on the wood will take on the color of the varnish.

We polish the glass

To make glass glasses, vases and mirrors shine and sparkle, cheap vodka is enough. To do this, dampen a paper towel and wipe the surfaces to a shine. Also this way is good suitable for cleaning and disinfecting glass table or partition.

Sharpening a knife

If the knife is dull and there are no special tools, you can easily sharpen the knife on the porcelain or ceramic rim at the bottom of the mug. This area is usually not glazed.

With a little effort, sharply draw the blade from the handle to the tip, repeat. We turn the blade with the other side and again move it away from ourselves. Thus, we sharpen the knife for 5-10 minutes.

Practical tips listed in the article, proven over the years, can make life much easier.