Useful right away in daily life! Surprising trivia and handy tips

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

We’re introducing handy general trivia and life hacks that will make your everyday life easier and more enjoyable just by knowing them! Do you ever run into small inconveniences in daily life or find yourself thinking, “I wish this were a little better”? This article will help solve those little hassles you feel! It’s packed with clever, useful tips that are great to know.

They’re all things you can try right away, so if something catches your eye, give it a go immediately!

Time-Saving Tips for Cleaning, Laundry, and Cooking (11–20)

You can remove soap scum and water stains by scraping them with a credit card.

Here’s a recommended method for those worried about grime around wet areas.

Soap scum and limescale can be removed by scraping with a credit card.

Around faucets, there are intricate spots where that brownish scale can be stubborn.

You can try a toothbrush, but it may not reach the tiny gaps.

In that case, cut a diagonal notch into a credit card and use it to scrape off the buildup.

By cutting it diagonally, you create an edge that can get into narrow gaps.

If you apply a cleanser or baking soda to the limescale or soap scum first and then scrub with the credit card, it should come off even more cleanly.

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You can remove lingering odors from Tupperware using rice-washing water.

Reusable storage containers are handy, but if you use them for a long time or put strongly flavored foods in them, they can pick up odors that won’t come out.

Still, the container itself is fine and you don’t want to throw it away… In that case, deodorize it with rice-washing water! Rice-washing water contains saponins that remove grease and odors.

The thicker the washing water, the more effective it is, so give it a try.

Rice-washing water is also a very useful item for things like watering plants and removing stains from clothing.

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In conclusion

The handy life-hack-style trivia and tidbits we introduced this time were all full of surprising info that will make anyone go, “Wow!” Just by incorporating a little of it into your daily life, you can solve small frustrations and those “I wish I could do this better” moments.

Be sure to share them with family and friends and have fun trying them out!