Mom's best tips
De-stink the blender
My grandma taught me to puree one cup of water with half a lime to remove the strong scent of chilies and garlic in the blender.
-Leslie from La Cocina de Leslie, Mexico
Keep the carpet smelling fresh
We always had carpeting all over our apartments, and with three kids, my mom had her work cut out for her. She would always, right before she vacuumed, sprinkle a little baking soda to help absorb odors. Our home always smelled fabulous!
—Veronica, Pennsylvania
Repurpose used dryer sheets
Used dryer sheets are great for wiping dust off furniture and wood shutters.
—Jeannette Kaplun from Hispana Global, Florida
Keep the bugs away
How to catch gnats: Poke small holes on a jar lid and fill it with vinegar. Really does the trick!
—Nicole from Presley’s Pantry, California
Cleaning ceramic sinks
My mom always told me to pour baking soda into our ceramic sink to clean stains and naturally disinfect.
—Vanessa from De Su Mama, Nevada
How to clean stainless steel cookware
My mother-in-law bought us this gorgeous stainless steel cookware set that I was afraid to use because I had no idea how to clean it! She came over one day and told me the secret is a gentle wash with soap and hot water, and when dry, use some olive oil on a cloth and wipe. My cookware still looks amazing!
—Cecilia, California
