It’s already in your pantry.
At first, I was skeptical that a pantry stapleoil, no lesscould effectively replace its harsher counterparts.
My kids seem to particularly love touching the fridge door with grimy, crumb-laden hands.
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This simple finishing step is a great way to bring back that showroom sparkle.
I even prefer it to stainless steel appliance cleaners.
Make Wood Cabinets Look New
Dull and dingy-looking wood can bring down the mood of a room.
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Not only does it brighten up the wood and diminish imperfections, it really makes the color pop.
I think of the oil nourishing the wood the same way it nourishes skin.
And as a bonus, the lemon juice makes everything smell great!
Non-drying oils, with heavy use, may leave your tools with a rancid smell over time.
Thats why this hack is, perhaps, the most satisfying of them all!
Soaking stickers in olive oil for several minutes can loosen even the most stubborn glue.
After many unsuccessful attempts, I’d given up trying to remove it.
But seeing the half-peeled sticker on the bowl was a micro annoyance in my day-to-day joy.
When I learned about this method, I skeptically thought I’d give it one last try.
Ten years in, and the sticker and its goop arefinallygone!
The moral of this story?
Don’t overlook what’s probably already sitting in your pantry.
Olive oil isnt just a tasty addition tocake, a tangy Greeksalad dressing, or your favorite pasta dishes.
