7 handy home hacks
Sometimes we at the Over60 office find ourselves with so many handy hints crammed into our head, that we forget them all. So as we think of them, we’ve been jotting them down to provide you a list of seven handy hints and tricks to help out around the house.
Citrus-fresh
For a fresh citrus aroma without burning candles or oils, simply put your orange or lemon peels down the garbage disposal. It’s a cinch and the smell is to die for.
Brand-new board
If your light-coloured plastic or wooden cutting board has some stubborn food stains on it, cut a lemon in half and use it to rub down the surface. Leave the board to sit for 20 minutes, then wash the lemon juice off. The food stains should be gone, leaving you with a new-looking board.
Simple degreaser
Got an unsightly grease stain on some clothes? Simply rub some chalk over it to lift it right out.
No more dusting
If you’ve got high cupboards with out-of-reach tops that are always getting dusty, place a layer of baking paper on top and let it catch the dust instead. Every few months, carefully remove the paper and put a fresh one in its place.
Instant freshness
When replacing a roll of toilet paper, place a few drops of your favourite essential oil across one end of the roll. This should act as an instant air-freshener every time you use a sheet.
Microwave cleaner
Put water and vinegar in a bowl, and microwave for 10 minutes until the water evaporates. The steam will soften any food remnants that may have splattered on the inside of the microwave, and you can wipe it all away with one easy stroke.
Wooden cabinet deep-clean
If you have wooden cupboard doors that have seen better days, make a mixture of bicarb soda and vegetable oil. Use an old toothbrush to scrub any dirty crevices of the cupboard door and make the wood look a little fresher.
Homemade air-freshener
In a simple spray bottle, mix 1/8 cup of your favourite-smelling fabric softener, 2 tablespoons of bicarb soda and hot water. Give the whole thing a shake and you’re ready to go.
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