Life Hacks

1. Baking Soda + Hot Water = Removes scale from vacuum flasks Vacuum flasks used for a long time tend to accumulate thick scale and coffee stains. Just put in a teaspoon of baking soda or soda powder, pour in hot water, and let it sit for 30 minutes. The scale will automatically peel off. 2. White Vinegar (or Citric Acid) + Water = Dissolves limescale on faucets For the grayish-white hard water scale on faucets or mirrors, soak kitchen paper thoroughly in white vinegar, wrap it around the faucet, let it sit for 1 hour, then wipe. The scale will disappear instantly. 3. Coke (contains phosphoric acid) = Removes rust and toilet scale For rusty nails, tools, or toilets with stubborn scale, pour in Coke and let it soak overnight. The next day, a gentle scrub will remove the rust and stains. 4. Salt + Ice = Rapidly chills drinks in 3 minutes Want a cold beer or soda but have no ice? Place your drink in an ice bucket, sprinkle generously with salt, and stir. What would normally take 1 hour to chill can now be done in just 3 minutes. 5. White Vinegar + Baking Soda = Natural drain cleaner When a drain is slightly clogged or has an odor, first pour in a large amount of baking soda, then pour in white vinegar. The drain will start to bubble vigorously. Cover it and let it sit for 15 minutes, then rinse with hot water to clear the blockage. 6. Milk (or expired milk) = Restores dull leather and removes ink stains from clothes If you accidentally get ballpoint pen ink on light-colored clothes, immediately soak the affected area in milk and rub it out. Alternatively, dampen a soft cloth with milk and wipe down leather shoes to both clean and condition them.