Olive oil has various benefits, including cooking, cosmetics, and health. In addition, olive oil has various benefits for various household purposes. This oil can used to clean various surfaces in the house, from polishing furniture to fixing squeaky door hinges.
Polishing Furniture
If you run out of furniture polish products, you can use olive oil as an alternative without chemicals. Apply a few drops of olive oil on the surface for glossy finish. You simply apply the oil using a soft cloth. Leave the oil on for 5 to 10 minutes, then wipe it off with a soft cloth.
Restores the luster of stainless steel
Apart from wood furniture, olive oil can also used to polish stainless steel equipment. Apply the oil on stainless steel items like kitchen sinks and pans with a soft cloth. This will prevent water stains, scratches and corrosion. Let the oil sit on the surface for a few minutes, then rub it with a soft cloth.
Fix a stuck zipper
Olive oil can be the perfect solution for a stuck zipper. Dip a cotton ball in a little olive oil, then rub it over the zipper. Then, gently and slowly unzip it by pulling it up and down.
Polish shoes
Olive oil will help you to polish your leather and rubber shoes. Apply some oil on the shoes with a soft cloth to make them look shiny. Don’t forget to clean it with a microfiber cloth.
Fixed creaking door hinges
Olive oil is an excellent natural remedy for squeaky door hinges. As a natural lubricant, olive oil can take care of this in no time. You can simply apply oil on the hinges with a soft brush.
Removes water stains
You can remove water ring stains from countertops without streaks by using olive oil. Apply olive oil to the stained area with a clean cloth and then wipe with a dry cloth. For stubborn stains, mix three tablespoons of distilled vinegar with about 60 ml of olive oil and two teaspoons of lemon juice. Pour the solution into a spray bottle and use it to remove water ring stains and other stubborn stains. Store that solution in cold temperatures.
Cleaning garden tools
A few drops of olive oil can help you remove dust and dirt from your garden tools. It can also help prevent corrosion and rust. Apply oil to dirty garden tools using a clean cloth and rub for a few minutes. Don’t forget to rub it with a dry cloth and wash it with clean water for best results.
Cleaning gum
If the gum gets on your clothes or hair, wash it off with olive oil. Dip a cloth in olive oil and put it over the sticky gum and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. This will allow the gum to unravel and slip out of your hair or clothing.
Caring for leather furniture
You can rejuvenate leather furniture by rubbing it with olive oil. Leave the oil layer on for half an hour, then wipe it off with a clean cloth. Leather furniture will look shiny and like new again.
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