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1. Eliminate refrigerator odor: If your refrigerator has an unpleasant odor, a few orange peels can help you “banish” it. Pour some salt into the orange peel and place it inside the fridge. The salt will absorb the odor and moisture in the air inside the refrigerator, while the orange peel leaves behind their fragrance. When the salt becomes damp, simply replace the old peel with a new one. 2. Wood surface polishing: Wood surface polishing is a crucial step in maintaining the overall appearance and longevity of wooden furniture. Polishing not only enhances the natural beauty of the wood but also helps protect it from scratches and damage. To start the process, gather the necessary materials: a soft cloth, a high-quality wood polish, and a dusting brush. Begin by removing any dust or dirt from the surface of the wood using the dusting brush. Make sure to reach into all the crevices and corners to ensure a thorough clean. Once the ...

Ms. Dang Thu Phuong (born in 1980) is currently residing with her family in Hanoi. Her family’s house was recently completed 6 months ago. Ms. Phuong owns a dream kitchen that many housewives desire, with modern, convenient, and attractive furniture. Due to the pandemic, Phuong, who has been staying at home, has been showcasing her cooking skills for the entire family (Photo: NVCC). Sharing with PV Dan Tri , Phuong said: “Due to the epidemic, I have to temporarily stop working and stay at home to implement social distancing according to the city’s directive. Therefore, I have more time for cooking, so I just indulge in the kitchen all the time.” The total cost of investment for the entire kitchen area is approximately 200 million VND (Photo: NVCC). How to clean kitchen cabinets Phương’s kitchen is primarily designed with a white color scheme, so cleanliness is of utmost importance. Typically, every 10 days, Phương will clean it thoroughly. I use a bowl ...

The sink is one of those places that, no matter how many times you clean it with water and soap, cannot avoid bacteria. That’s why it’s important to regularly sanitize your sink. How to clean and sanitize your sink – What you need: Dish soap, sponge, bleach, rubber gloves, white vinegar, small clean towel, dry or dishcloth. – Instructions: – Start with an empty sink: If you’re going to clean your sink, make sure it’s empty of all food, dishes, or any other items. – Clean the sink with dish soap and warm water: Use dish soap and warm water first, as they will help you clean quickly and effectively. You should use a sponge or a small cloth, not a metal scrubber. – Fill the sink with water and add bleach, let it sit for 5 minutes. – Clean the faucet: Use a sponge soaked in the bleach solution to clean the faucet. – Drain the water and clean the sink: Drain the water in the sink, use a damp sponge to quickly clean ...

Tips for choosing fresh and delicious meat Color and smell of meat One of the popular methods for selecting clean pork is to observe the color and smell of the meat. High-quality pork often has a color ranging from pale pink to deep red and has no foul odor. When you cut the meat lengthwise, you will see that the inside of the meat is dry, firm, with a soft skin and a white to cream-colored layer of fat. When you smell it, the meat has no greasy smell. If you boil the meat, the water will be clear, have large fat bubbles, and no excessive air bubbles. Elasticity Clean pork is usually very fresh and has good elasticity. When buying, you can press the meat lightly to check its elasticity. Good meat will create a slight dent but leave no marks when you release your finger. When observed, if you see that the meat fibers are even, firm, not soft, and have no signs of seepage or leakage, then it is good pork. Fat and meat Usually, good pork will have a layer of fat about 1.5 – 2...

White, smooth skin Most people believe that having fair and pink skin can hide the flaws on the face. Children with fair, healthy, smooth, and even-toned skin will boost their confidence and attractiveness. Therefore, taking care and maintaining a child’s skin is crucial, regardless of whether the child’s skin color is influenced by genetics or not. Children with healthy, smooth skin will feel more confident, comfortable in communication, and enhance self-confidence. Big, round eyes Eyes reveal a lot about a person’s personality. In children, overall appearance will be highlighted if they have big and sparkling eyes. Eyes make the overall beauty of a child stand out and leave an impression on others. Therefore, it is important to take care of and protect a child’s eyes. Simple ways include keeping the child clean and protecting them from sunlight, supplementing nutrients, especially vitamin A, to help the child develop healthy eyes. Long eyelashes Eyelash...

Fried food Fried food has a tempting aroma, which is why children often love to eat it. However, it is believed that fried food is not good for children’s health, especially their brain. The reason is that the oils used in frying food can become harmful substances when absorbed by the human body, causing damage to the brain and affecting the intellectual development of children. Additionally, some fried foods such as french fries, fried dough sticks, fried chicken, etc. may contain aluminum, which can impair cognitive function and slow mental development if consumed in large quantities. Fast food Popular fast food items that children love include fried foods and ready-to-eat foods such as french fries, packaged pizzas, instant noodles, etc. These foods can have negative effects on both physical and mental health, contributing to mood swings and changes in behavior in children. Parents should limit and try to provide children with fresh, natural foods. Artificially colored foo...

Steamed Clams You can create many variations of steamed clams with different ingredients such as steamed clams with beer, pineapple, lemongrass and chili, Thai-style steamed clams,… depending on your preference! For dishes like steamed clams with beer, pineapple, or lemongrass and chili, they all have the characteristic aroma of ingredients like ginger, lemongrass, chili, pineapple, and beer. The dishes all feature fresh and tender clams, soaked in a flavorful sauce and served with a bowl of sweet and tangy fish sauce that enhances the taste. These dishes are not only great with rice but also perfect as a snack with a glass of wine! Clams cooked with winter melon soup This soup will bring you a refreshing and naturally sweet taste of clams combined with fresh and cool winter melon, making your meal more appealing and nutritious. Clams and winter melon are rich in vitamins B, C, potassium,… When cooked together as a soup, they provide many health benefits for the card...

If you know the benefits of banana leaves, you will find them really valuable in food processing, and you will apply them immediately to your family. In the folk, most of the dishes that need to be wrapped in leaves are usually wrapped in banana leaves. Nem chua is a typical dish wrapped in multiple live banana leaves that no other leaves can replace. Many types of cakes can be switched to using dong leaves instead. Giò chả also uses banana leaves that cannot be replaced by any other leaves. Some cakes can be switched to dong leaves, but the flavor will be different and not as tasty as for example, banh bot loc, banh gai, banh nam … Why do nem chua have to wrap in multiple layers of banana leaves? First, banana leaves are a popular type of leaves that naturally grow year-round. Banana leaves have a close relationship with Vietnam. Wrapping multiple layers of banana leaves is to keep the shape of nem. Nem chua can be square or round. When transporting long distances, if there i...

Foods that should not be combined with cabbage Cabbage is a familiar vegetable in the daily meals of Vietnamese people. This vegetable can be prepared in many different ways. No matter how you cook it, you should be aware that cabbage should not be combined with these 4 foods. – Cucumbers Eating cabbage and cucumbers together will affect the body’s ability to absorb vitamin C, reducing the nutritional value of both foods. – Animal liver Cooking cabbage with animal liver will affect the absorption of nutrients. In general, this combination will reduce the nutritional value of both foods. – Apples Purple cabbage combined with apples will also reduce the nutritional value of both foods. – Bamboo shoots Combining bamboo shoots with cabbage will increase the burden on the digestive system and hinder the body’s nutrient absorption. People who should limit cabbage consumption – Cold-bodied individuals Cabbage is a cold food. People who ...

Products from milk If you have just had stomach or surrounding area surgery, then you should know that milk products are on the banned list. If you eat milk products such as cheese, you increase the risk of constipation that can cause tension in the incision, moreover if you have a cough when drinking milk, it will make the phlegm thicker, more cough and incisions will be affected longer when you cough. Sweets Just like milk products, sweet foods like cakes and candies are also off the menu. Although they may look delicious, they can cause constipation, increase pain and tension in your wound. Moreover, they provide very little nutritional value. Dried fruits Except for cherries which have surprising benefits, dried fruits should be removed from your post-surgery recovery menu. When you’re feeling sore and uncomfortable, dried fruits can add to that discomfort. Too much can cause digestive issues, weight gain can be inconvenient when you’re walking, as well as compli...