• Keep your kitchen shelves clean by spreading a plastic sheet or grease proof paper over the shelves where oil, ghee or pickle jars are kept.
• To get rid of black stains from aluminum or steel vessels rub them with charcoal pieces. They will shine like new.
• To protect rice from insects, dry 50g. of mint leaves, powder them and add to 10 kgs. of rice. Not only will the mint leaves keep insect at bay, they will also impart a delicious flavour to the cooked rice.
• Placing a few cucumber slices in spots frequented by cockroaches will make them beat a hasty retreat!
• To freshen up nasty smelling kitchen sinks, pour a cup of vinegar down the kitchen drain. Allow it to stand for 30 minutes and pour in a cup of cold water. The odour will disappear. In case of persistent odours flush the drain pipe with vinegar more often.
• Refill ice trays that have 4-5 cubes with cold water and set it in the freezer. The ice will set faster.
• Toss an apple in a bag of potatoes. The apple will keep potatoes from budding.
• Adding a bit of baking soda to detergent while washing dishes will prevent hands from turning rough.
