In this text, we describe effective methods for dealing with common household problems such as bad odors in the refrigerator and various types of stains on clothes. With simple steps and common household products, you can easily keep both your refrigerator and clothes clean and fresh!
Refrigerator that smells bad:
Clean out the refrigerator and put anything that has gone bad in the compost, recycle paper, glass and plastic packaging.
Wipe out the refrigerator with kitchen soap (unscented) and warm water on a cloth.
Drawers and shelves can be taken out and washed.
Don't forget the small drainage hole at the back of the refrigerator, you may need to work at it a little and possibly use a cotton swab.
When this is done, take water and a little vinegar 15% is recommended (Västerbottenssåpa vinegar is 15%) on a cloth or sponge and wipe the inside of the refrigerator with the vinegar solution, it removes bad odors.
Deodorant stains:
1 dl vinegar 15%
2 dl water
1 tbsp dish soap
Mix the ingredients above, treat the stain on the garment and let it sit for about 1 hour. Rinse and wash according to washing instructions.
Coffee stain that has dried:
Treat the stain with glycerin, let it work for 1 hour. Wash off the glycerin with dish soap. Then put the stain in a mixture of water and vinegar 15%, after an hour you should be able to see that the stain has come off, then wash according to washing instructions in the machine.
Sweat stains on white garments:
Treat with a mixture of baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice.
If possible, hang out in the sun and then wash according to washing instructions.
Sweat stain on dark garments:
Do as above but skip sun and lemon.
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1. How do you best remove bad odors from the refrigerator?
Start by cleaning out the refrigerator and sorting out any spoiled items. Wipe the inside with unscented kitchen soap and warm water, and wash any removable parts. Clean the drainage hole and then wipe with a solution of water and vinegar (15%) to eliminate bad odors.
2. How can you treat a dried coffee stain on clothes?
Treat the stain with glycerin and let it sit for an hour. Wash off the glycerin with dish soap and place the stain in a mixture of water and vinegar (15%). After an hour, the stain should come off, and the garment can be washed according to the washing instructions.
3. What should you do to remove sweat stains on white garments?
Treat the stain with a mixture of baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice. If possible, hang the garment out in the sun and then wash according to the washing instructions.
4. Is there any difference in the treatment of sweat stains on dark garments compared to white garments?
Yes, for dark garments you should use the same mixture of baking soda and vinegar but skip the sun and lemon juice to avoid bleaching.