For generations, the kitchen has been home base for most families.  The kitchen has served as the center of attention where families gather and is usually in use for most of the day.  In addition to being a warm inviting place to gather, your kitchen offers some of the most practical ways to quickly eliminate some of your most annoying dilemmas.  We have listed a few practical kitchen tips to some commonly asked inquiries.

Here are some incredible solutions for a few daily problems that can be found tucked away in your kitchen?  Simple everyday items can provide some of the most useful and creative ways to solve your “How do I” questions.

Q:  How do I remove strong odors from my hands after preparing garlic or fish?

A:  To remove offensive odors after preparing foods such as garlic or fish, simply rub your hands on a stainless steel utensil under running water.  The odor will amazingly be rinsed away.

Q:  How do I remove burnt-on foods from the bottom of my pans?

A:  When you have pans with burnt-on foods, fill the pan about halfway with warm water and add three tablespoons of salt or baking soda.  Allow the pan to sit for several hours or overnight.  Then, in the morning, bring it to a boil and then let it cool. The burned food should wipe away with little to no effort.

Q:  How do I remove paint or ink stains from my hands?

A:  If you have paint or ink stains on your hands after working on a project, cut a potato in half and rub the cut end on your hands to remove the stains in minutes.

Q:  How do save my dish after adding too much salt?

A:  Place a raw, peeled potato into the over-salted dish and allow it to cook for about 5 minutes.  The potato will absorb the excess salt. 

Q:  How do I sharpen the blades to my coffee grinder?

A:  Keep the blades to your coffee grinder sharp by tossing in a handful of rice every few months and grind it up. This cleans and sharpens at the same time.

You can find dozens of uses for a variety of everyday staples.  Take a fresh look at your kitchen to discover the solution for many of your daily household dilemmas.  

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