How many things can you clean with potato peels?

Potato peels are a very useful and versatile natural remedy, not to be wasted, for a variety of household cleaning tasks. Easy to recover and use, thanks to the starch and natural acids they contain, for example, they remove tarnish from cutlery and silverware. and they work well for cleaning glass and mirrors.  

Polish the cutlery

With the potato peel you can also remove the dark stains from cutlerySimply rub it vigorously and then dry with a cotton ball; the same way you can clean steel knives and make glassware shine. For silver items, the process is very simple: boil potato peelings in water, let them cool, soak the silver for a few hours, and dry with a soft cloth.

Remove limescale

If you have pots that have traces of calcareous residuesDon't despair. Cook some potato peels inside for a long time and you'll solve the problem once and for all.

For mirrors and glass

Rubbing potato peel on glass and windows mirrors home You'll make them shine like never before. Rub the inside of the peel on the glass, then wipe with a dry cloth: this helps remove streaks and light dirt.

To remove rust

Potatoes contain oxalic acid, which is present in many rust-proofing products, so their skin, on the inside, can help you to eliminate the ruggine from objectsFor greater effectiveness, rub some water together with the peel. sodium bicarbonate or dell'vinegar and the result is guaranteed.

For surface stains

for light stains on tiles, sinks or pots (not non-stick), potato peels are very effective, thanks to the slightly abrasive effect of the starch.

For cleaning the chimney

• With potato peels you can thoroughly clean the home fireplaceGet some moist peels, arrange them on a baking sheet, and set the sheet away from direct heat. Let the peels dry naturally for about 24 hours. When you place the dried peels in a lit fireplace, they will begin to burn with enough energy to break down the soot and creosote, a tar-like substance that forms on the walls of the chimney. thus helping you clean the chimney faster.

Finally, two recommendations when you decide to use potato peels for household cleaning, avoiding the purchase of commercial detergents and products. First: use them only on resistant surfaces. Second: avoid using potato peels to clean marble, treated wood, or other very delicate surfaces.

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