Homemade tricks with olive oil

Olive oil is a culinary staple and the perfect companion in the kitchen. However, its properties and benefits extend beyond the culinary realm and extend into unconventional areas like... household cleaning! Yes, you read that right. Have you ever imagined using this staple in your cleaning products? Read on to discover its applications and the best ways to use it:

Household cleaner with olive oil

The beneficial effects, strengthening, and repairing properties that olive oil offers our bodies can also be extended to our homes with the following tips, especially to one of the most commonly used elements in house construction: wood. In such cases, olive oil can act as a natural cleaner, working wonders even with small amounts.

1. Repairing dents and scratches: Wood, even if it's sturdy and reliable, is prone to scratches. Surfaces often develop cracks, dents, etc., which impair their natural aesthetic. While olive oil can't work miracles, applying it can help conceal these imperfections. For minor issues, it can make the surface look flawless.

2. Beautifying kitchen utensils: Rubbing and spreading a layer of olive oil acts as a protective layer on kitchen utensils, preventing breakage, cracks, and so on that occur due to regular use or temperature fluctuations. This technique is easily adapted to other tools, such as garden tools and household appliances. It works particularly well on wood or metal and can be applied to pans to prevent sticking and significantly improve their non-stick properties. Apply a few drops of oil to the pan, spread it evenly, let it sit for a few minutes, and then wipe off any excess.

3. Use as polish: If you want to add shine to your furniture, olive oil can also be your ally. Create a fantastic polish by mixing three to four tablespoons of olive oil, a generous squeeze of lemon juice, and three tablespoons of white vinegar. You can use this natural polish during your normal home cleaning routine by wiping it over your furniture. The shine it creates is natural and therefore highly recommended.

4. As a lubricant: Olive oil is a 100% natural lubricant that can be used for a variety of purposes, from lubricating door hinges to facilitating sticker removal to lubricating stuck zippers. Its use is simple and effective, offering a wide range of applications.

5. Shoe cleaning with olive oil: Now that we've covered cleaning the house and furniture, let's move on to more personal items like our shoes. You can clean your shoes yourself with olive oil by lightly soaking a cloth and gently wiping your shoes as if you were caressing them. It not only cleans but also adds shine to your shoes. If you apply too much oil, you can remove the excess with another clean, lint-free cloth. Your shoes will look impeccable.

An additional tip for using olive oil at home

Finally, we'd like to share another tip for using olive oil at home, but it has nothing to do with cleaning. Instead, it's about health. We're sharing it because it's a very useful trick that your skin will appreciate: using olive oil to soothe mosquito bites.

To make this trick effective, all you need to do is apply a drop of olive oil to the mosquito bite, and it'll work. You can also use this method on outdoor areas and surfaces, especially in humid places. The oil will float on the surface, and mosquitoes will do their best to avoid landing on it.

Please note that for these applications, it makes no difference whether you use regular olive oil or extra virgin olive oil. If you want to save money, we recommend using regular olive oil for cleaning or household chores and the higher-quality oil for cooking.