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How to clean an iron using a matchbox: an unexpected life hack

Ihor Romanko

How to clean an iron using a matchbox: an unexpected life hack
How to clean an iron using a matchbox: an unexpected life hack

Soot on the iron is a problem that must be dealt with without undue doubt. A soiled soleplate of the iron from soot can prevent its use and even damage your clothes.

There are many ways to clean your iron from soot, from using chemical products to homemade products made from natural ingredients. But there is one simple life hack for which you will only need a box of matches.

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Clean the iron using a matchbox. This requires a new box. You will need only one side of it, from which matches are usually lit.

You should gently wipe the dirty parts of the soleplate of the iron with this side of the box. After a short time, you will notice how your iron looks almost like new.

Some experienced housewives use this life hack even to remove old soot stains. But be careful not to scratch or damage your iron.

Earlier we wrote about another way to clean the iron in 15 minutes.

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Don't let moles ruin your crop: proven pest control methods

Anastasia Kryshchuk

Don't let moles ruin your crop: proven pest control methods
How to get rid of moles in the garden. Source: Pixabay

It's time for gardening, but before you plant anything, you should first treat the soil and scare away pests. For example, moles that destroy the garden and eat plants.

The least harmful methods of dealing with these animals are odors that they don't like. UAportal has looked into this issue and will explain to you how easy it is to get rid of all moles on your land.

Effective and humane methods that will help you in the fight against moles

Serum. This is a product that is formed during the preparation of cheese from milk. It can be easily found in any store at a low price. Pour a glass of whey into each hole that the mole has made in your garden. This aroma will drive the rodent away, and it will quickly leave your site.

Garlic and lemon. Another way is to chop a head of garlic and one lemon and sprinkle a little in each pile left by the mole. This method will also force him to leave your garden as soon as possible.

Flowers. Moles cannot tolerate the smell of daffodils, marigolds, and imperial hazel grouse. These plants are very poisonous to pests, so they will not come near the land if these flowers are in your flower bed.

Dill, celery, garlic, onions, and basil will also be useful in the fight against moles, as they also have a strong aroma that scares moles. If you plant these plants along the edges of the plot, you can protect your crops from pests.

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How to remove old grease from the walls of the oven: you only need one product from the pharmacy

Ihor Romanko

How to remove traces of grease in the oven
How to remove traces of fat in the oven

Many housewives face the problem of grease and dirt residue in the oven, especially if they forget or do not have time to wash it in time after cooking. Attempts to use vinegar, baking soda, or citric acid can be futile as these products can damage the oven coating.

Read also: Three natural remedies to help remove marble stains

On the cxid.info portal, housewives share an effective life hack that requires a pharmacy product, namely petroleum jelly. The process is very simple: apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the stained areas of the oven in a thin layer and leave it for five minutes. After that, all you have to do is wipe off the grease and the rest of the product with a dry cloth.

An important advantage of this method is its effectiveness and safety for special oven coatings, avoiding possible damage. This affordable and simple life hack allows you to keep your oven clean and looking perfect.

As a reminder, social media is actively discussing a new life hack that promises to help get rid of the unpleasant odor from the washing machine and leave it fragrant and fresh.

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