Article by Jenny New Life Museum

1. Milk can make your toilet sparkle. Many people put milk in the refrigerator and forget to drink it, leaving it past its expiration date. Throwing it away is such a waste! Instead, use milk to clean your sink or toilet. It not only removes dirt but also acts as a wax, keeping your sink and toilet looking sparkling clean.

2. Wear down socks to remove dust. Clothes and socks made of down are all the rage lately. The weather has been so cold this year, so I've been wearing down socks every day. Because they're thicker, they're perfect for dust removal after they've worn in. You can slip the socks over your hands and wipe cabinets, floors, and furniture. They'll get a good clean anywhere you want. Plus, the down is so soft, you won't have to worry about scratching furniture. The static electricity in the socks also absorbs all the dust. Simply rinse and dry them after use, and you can reuse them.

3. Use fruit peels for cleaning. When cooking, I like to use the peels from apples. I boil them in water and use them for cleaning. In addition to emitting a light apple aroma, the malic acid also helps clean pots and pans. Lemon and orange peels also have the effect of cleaning pots and pans. Making good use of fruit peels is not only harmless to the human body, but also good for protecting the environment and allowing you to enjoy the fun of cleaning.

4. Use potato peels to clean your decanter. My family loves red wine, so I often use potato peels to clean the top of the bottle. You can put potato peels and water in the decanter, just enough to fill it up. Then, shake it like a cocktail. This action won't scratch the glass, and the potato starch will absorb dirt, making it a thorough clean. So, after making potato dishes, I always use the leftover potato peels to clean my decanter.

5. Use pasta cooking water to eliminate the need for dishwashing liquid. Every weekend for lunch, I make pasta. After cooking, I pour the cooking water into a mixing bowl and use it to clean greasy dishes and utensils. The cooking water, mixed with dishwashing liquid, removes most grease. Rice washing water, which contains starch, also works well.

6. Find a cloudy day and wipe the windows with newspaper. Window glass will become very dirty if it's not cleaned for a while. First, wipe the glass with a damp towel. Then, use your hands to crumple up a piece of dry newspaper and rub it in circular motions. The water will lift up dirt, which the newspaper will absorb. The printing ink on the newspaper will also create a waxing effect on the glass, leaving it sparkling and amazing! The cleaning effect is so good that you'll definitely be addicted. Simply discard the newspaper after use, saving you the trouble of cleaning up afterwards. Furthermore, since ancient times, elders have taught us to clean windows on cloudy days because the glass is less reflective, making it easier to see dirt, and the moisture in the air also helps remove stains.

7. The other day, I was stewing food while writing an article and accidentally burned the pot. When a pot is burnt, even if you scrub it with abrasive detergent and a hard sponge, it won't work. Don't panic. You can put the burnt pot in the sun to dry it thoroughly. After a while, the burnt part will fall off automatically without any extra effort. The emergency treatment for a burnt pot is to dry it out in the sun.

8. Snow is the perfect time to clean your carpet. I saw an old lady sweep her carpet every time it snowed, so I quickly pulled out the large rug from our entryway and placed it on the snow. Remember to leave it face down for 30 minutes, then sweep away the snow with a clean broom. Let it dry thoroughly, effectively removing dust and restoring its vibrant color. The results are truly amazing.

9. Let the rain take care of your screen doors and windows! A few days ago, when it was raining, I saw a man in his 70s who lives nearby take down his screen doors and windows. He leaned them against the only wall and used the rainwater to wash away the dirt, making it a painless cleaning experience. If your screen doors and windows are difficult to remove, you can hold a towel in each hand and wipe them from front to back. This way, you don't have to worry about snagging the fragile mesh. Another method is to place damp newspaper on the screen doors and windows. After 30 minutes, remove the newspaper; the dirt will stick to the newspaper. It's very convenient.

You can try the above 9 cleaning methods that are full of life wisdom. Make full use of them when cleaning up the mess on the 28th day of the lunar year to clean up a tidy, clean, warm and comfortable home environment to welcome the arrival of the new year!