Do your sponges wear out quickly and does hot water dry out your skin?
Try an old method that will restore your dishes to their original appearance.
Take regular salt and mustard powder. Mix them in a 1:1 ratio, apply to a damp sponge or cloth and wash dishes as usual.
Mustard dissolves fat thanks to enzymes, and salt acts as an abrasive, removing burnt particles. After that, rinse the dishes with cold water - no streaks. This method is environmentally friendly, economical and suitable even for cast iron pans, which cannot be washed with chemicals.
To extend the life of your sponges, soak them overnight in a vinegar solution - this will kill bacteria and eliminate odors.
For cookware with burnt food, sprinkle the bottom with salt, add a little water and boil for 5 minutes - the carbon will come off on its own.
If you don't have mustard, mix baking soda with lemon juice until it becomes a paste: this mixture will even deal with dried cheese on your plates.
To make coffee-stained cups shine again, wipe them with a damp cloth and some mustard, then rinse.
For glassware, add 1 tablespoon of ammonia to the water - this will remove streaks.
To keep your knives sharp longer, wash them immediately after use and do not leave them in water. And if your plastic containers are stained with tomato sauce, wipe them with half a lemon and salt.
To clean silverware, use a paste of mustard powder and water: apply for 15 minutes, then polish with a soft cloth.
If there are dried splashes in the microwave, place a cup of water and lemon slices inside and turn it on for 5 minutes - the steam will soften the dirt.
To remove limescale from a kettle, boil water with 2 tablespoons of mustard in it.
For porcelain dishes with cracks, use only cold water and mild detergents - hot water can damage the glaze.
If dark spots appear on aluminum pans, boil water with onion peel in them - this will restore the shine.
Author: Irina Tint
