Olive oil is not only a must-have for our cooking, but it also has many surprising uses! It is a hidden cleaning tool in your daily life. No more hard-to-remove residue from your cast iron pans. Your leather furniture will look new and shiny. Your skin no longer suffers from dry paint… Yes, it’s all just a bottle of olive oil away!
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Olive oil and vinegar can be used to remove stains from wood furniture. Soup or coffee stains can appear on wooden coffee tables, end tables or nightstands. Make a cleaning solution by mixing olive oil and vinegar together in a 1:1 ratio. Use a paper towel soaked in the solution and apply it to the stained area for 1 hour, and finally wipe it clean.
Leather Furniture
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Olive oil is not only used for cooking, but also for caring for leather furniture. Its moisturizing ingredients help keep leather supple and extend its life. Mix olive oil and beeswax together and heat. Apply a small amount of the mixture to leather furniture and buff with a dry cloth. This care method is simple and economical.
Cast-Iron Pans
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The combination of olive oil and kosher salt is an ideal solution for cleaning food residue from cast iron pans. Apply olive oil to cover the entire surface of the pan, then sprinkle a layer of kosher salt on top. Wipe with a kitchen towel, especially in areas with food residue, until all particles are removed. Olive oil softens food residue, while kosher salt provides light abrasion to help remove dirt.
Stainless Steel
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Stainless steel appliances are easily covered in dirty fingerprints. Don’t worry, olive oil will bring a brilliant shine to stainless steel utensils. First wipe the surface of the appliance with a cloth dipped in soapy water, and then dry it with a dry cloth. Pour a small amount of olive oil onto a microfiber cloth and wipe it again. The natural components of olive oil effectively polish stainless steel and make it look like new again.
Sticker Residue
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The sticky residue from various stickers and labels is annoying. But with the help of olive oil, we can easily remove these residual glues. Apply olive oil to the remaining area, wait a moment, and then use a plastic scraper to remove the stain. Finally, wipe it clean with a dry cloth.
Paint On Hands
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Dried paint stains on your hands can also be removed with the help of olive oil. Apply olive oil to the painted area, massage briefly, then rinse with warm water. Olive oil effectively softens dry paint, making it easy to remove, while also moisturizing the skin.
Let olive oil be the snake oil in your life! It brings a brand new cleaning experience to your kitchen and furniture. Olive oil is an environmentally friendly and healthy choice. Enjoy the surprises and conveniences brought by its multiple functions!