The article contains useful household tricks that are designed to greatly facilitate everyday life. Even if you fail to take them into service, you should keep them with you, because you never know what might come in handy in life.

1. Unpleasant smells in the toilet

Pour a little flavored detergent into the brush holder to keep the toilet odorless.
2. Plaque and rust on cutlery

Lemon juice can help remove rust and dark stains on cutlery. Thoroughly treat spoons, knives and forks with half a lemon, leave for a while, and then rinse with running water and wipe with a clean woolen cloth.
3. "Noisy" boxes

If you are annoyed by the loud noises that drawers make when closing, try applying a thin bead of hot glue to the top of the cabinet's inner wall.
4. Universal cleaning agent

A mixture of table vinegar and dishwashing liquid is a miracle remedy that will help to cope with almost any dirt in the house. Such an emulsion will greatly save on the purchase of special household chemicals.
5. Clean windows

Washing windows is not an easy and unpleasant task. Easily cope with difficult dirt, and water with starch will help to avoid streaks. Dissolve a tablespoon of starch in one liter of water and wipe the window surface with the resulting emulsion. Wash off dirt and starch with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
6. Dust on varnished surfaces

Never wipe polished and lacquered furniture with a wet cloth. To effectively combat dirt on such surfaces, use only dry flannel, cloth or special napkins.
7. Anti-fogging agent

A mixture of glycerin and alcohol is perhaps the most effective anti-fogging agent. In addition, such an emulsion will help the windows stay clean for a longer time. This recipe is especially relevant on the eve of cold weather and the beginning of the heating season.
8. Cleaning of kitchen towels

To help wash your kitchen towels, soak them in warm water and vinegar before machine washing.
9. Shiny handles

When tidying up, do not forget about the doorknobs. Many bacteria settle on them, and stains and fingerprints are conspicuous and spoil the appearance of the room. So, at least once a week, wipe the handles of doors and cabinets with special napkins or an alcohol solution.
10. Cleaning of upholstered furniture

Upholstered furniture, like a sponge, absorbs dirt and unpleasant odors. Pour some vodka into a spray bottle, spray the surface of the sofa with the liquid and let it dry. This trick will help freshen up your furniture and eliminate unwanted odors.
11. Carpet cleaning

Carpets create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in the room. However, in order for the carpet to last long and not lose its attractiveness, it needs proper care. Regular baking soda can help clear up impurities and odors. Spread it over the surface of the carpet, let it sit for a few hours, and then vacuum it thoroughly.
12. Shiny plumbing

Don't rush to throw away the unwanted lemon slice. It can be used to clean chrome plated fixtures. Walk a slice of lemon over the faucets, nozzle and shower hose and they will shine as clean as new.
13. Shiny mirrors

Take half a raw potato, run it over the surface of the mirror, rinse with cool water and wipe dry. This is the easiest and most affordable way to clean up dirt and restore shine to all mirrors in your home.
14. The process of cooking potatoes

To cook the potatoes faster, add a little butter to the pot.
15. Drying shoes

Salt will help dry your wet shoes. Heat table salt in a skillet, pour into a sock and place in your shoes. Repeat if necessary. Such a trick will be a real salvation on rainy autumn days.
16. Rub the cheese

When grating hard cheese, brush the grater with vegetable oil. The cheese will not stick together, and the grater will wash off much better.
17. Bad smells in the kitchen

The kitchen is always an abundance of aromas and not always pleasant ones. To quickly get rid of odors in the kitchen, a tablespoon of vinegar will help. Heat the vinegar in a skillet until it evaporates completely.