Come And Watch The Super Practical Life Tips Shared By The Housekeeping Aunt And The Girl Living Alone.
1. "Lazy" wisdom in the kitchen: Save 50% of time when preparing food
The place where housework takes the most time is often the kitchen. If you want your meals to be on the table faster, the key is pre-processing. Take an hour on the weekend to clean all the onions, ginger, garlic, peppers and coriander you bought. Cut the onions into chopped green onions, cut the ginger into shreds, crush the garlic, and place them on special kitchen paper towels to absorb the moisture. Then put them in a sealed crisper and put them in the freezer of the refrigerator. Many people worry that they will go bad after being frozen. In fact, the aroma of frozen onions and garlic is more fully released and can be used at any time. There is no need to defrost and can be directly put into the pot, which can save ten minutes spent on washing and cutting side dishes every day. Another practical trick is to steam vegetables "in one pot" : when washing the rice, place a plate on the rice cooker where the steaming grid is placed, and spread the marinated ribs or fish pieces on it. When the rice is cooked, the vegetables will be cooked. This saves time and gas, and also saves one pot to wash.
2. The “golden partner” for universal cleaning: baking soda + white vinegar
Stop spending unnecessary money on buying bottles and jars of so-called special cleaners. Always have baking soda and white vinegar at home, which can deal with 90% of household stains. The kitchen is a place with serious oil stains: sprinkle baking soda on the stove and range hood, then spray white vinegar, let it sit for 5 minutes and then wipe it with a wet rag. The oil stains will emulsify and decompose immediately, and the cost is less than two cents. Cleaning of the washing machine: Once a month, pour 200 grams of baking soda directly into the drum, then add 200 ml of white vinegar, and turn on the "drum cleaning" mode, which can effectively remove internal mold spots and odors. When facing a clogged sewer, first pour half a cup of baking soda, and then half a cup of white vinegar. After the foaming stops, use boiling hot water to rinse. The unblocking effect achieved is not inferior to that of a professional pipe unblocking agent.
3. Lazy people’s storage technique: let the space “automatically expand”
Is your home always in disarray? It's not that there's not enough space, it's that the so-called moving line design is unreasonable. Cleverly use the principle of "vertical storage" to create space with the help of traceless hooks and telescopic rods that only cost a few dollars. For example, stick a telescopic rod above the kitchen sink, and then hang an S-shaped hook to fix dish brushes, steel wool, rags and many other items to the wall so that they can drain away water and maintain ventilation. In this way, the countertop will instantly look cleaner and cleaner. In the wardrobe, fold all the clothes vertically and display them like books on a bookshelf instead of stacking them layer by layer. In this way, when one of the clothes is taken out, the clothes next to it will not fall down, thus saving the time spent in organizing the wardrobe every day. After the express carton is opened, cut off its two wings, stack it into a grid shape, and place it inside the drawer. This is a free storage divider box. Socks, underwear, and ties can be divided into categories. The situation is clear and you can tell at a glance.
4. Convenient tips: clever use of life’s “waste”
Don't throw away the mineral water bottle that you finished drinking. Cut it in the middle, poke a few small holes in the bottle cap, fill it with water and place it upside down in a flower pot. This becomes a simple automatic drip irrigation device. Even if you are on a business trip for a whole week, you don't have to worry about the green plants drying up. Don't throw away used toothbrushes. Boil a pot of boiling water to scald the bristles. The brush head will soften and bend. It can be used to clean the bottom of cups, the gaps in faucets and the gaps in keyboards. It is easier to use than any professional tool. There are a lot of mosquitoes in the summer. You don't need to light mosquito coils. Pour washing powder and water into a bowl, then add a little sugar and place it next to the bed. Mosquitoes will be attracted by the sugar water, but the alkaline washing powder will make them go away. It is safe and particularly effective.
5. Low-cost life: Do it yourself, have enough food and clothing
There are many small repairs that actually do not require calling a master. For example, if the faucet leaks, most of the time it is because the rubber gasket inside has aged. Go to the hardware store and spend one or two dollars to buy a new gasket. When the toilet is slightly clogged, completely seal the toilet mouth with plastic wrap, press the flush button, and use the principle of air pressure to press down with your hand when the plastic wrap bulges. Repeat several times, and it can be easily solved through physical unblocking. If a button falls off on your clothes, you don’t need to go to a tailor. Find a paper clip and straighten it. Place the button in its original position, insert the paper clip into the buttonhole, and sew a stitch at the eye of the needle. The hardness of the paper clip will help you pass through thick clothes easily, and it is more stable than holding the button with your hands. The sense of accomplishment you get from these actions is far more tangible than paying someone to do it.
