We tested 13 tricks to use in the kitchen and we’ll show you what really works

For those who don’t like or don’t know how to cook, dealing with food preparation or using cooking utensils can turn into a real adventure. Who never had problems when trying to effectively remove the pulp from a fruit or wash a plastic bowl with a lot of impregnated fat? For this, we resorted to the tricks published on the internet, to see if they really work.

We, from awesome.club, we love bringing ideas to help with the kitchen, so we decided to test each of the recipes we found. We’ve listed 13 tips and will show you if they really work or if it’s better to go with another idea.

Experiment: The idea is to wash the mango under running water, make a cut all around the fruit and twist the two parts in opposite directions until they come free from the core.Result: There was some difficulty when turning and the pulp came out stuck to the core and not to the skin, as indicated. It might work if the person helps to detach the pulp from the skin with the help of a knife or if the fruit is ripe and not very firm, but it didn’t work here.

Experiment: Tips on the net explain how we can recover wilted lettuce and make it crunchy again. The idea we tested involves placing the leaves immersed in ice water, with or without ice, in a container that must be placed in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This at first would give the revitalizing effect to the vegetable.

Result: The leaves were no better than before, they remained withered and unsightly, even after soaking for the indicated 30 minutes. Here this experiment did not work.

Experiment: The tip this time is to use the bottom of an ordinary glass to simulate an orange juicer. All you have to do is squeeze the fruit cut in half into the glass, as you would with a juicer, for the juice to come out. You need to place a bowl or plate under the glass.Result: The type of bottom of the glass (smooth or wrinkled) can make a lot of difference in the use of the juice. Here the smooth one was used, so it didn’t reach the bottom of the orange, but it did extract juice and can be used as a substitute for the juicer in emergencies.

Experiment: According to some recipes on the internet, a mixture that attracts these insects is made with two tablespoons of detergent, two tablespoons of sugar and half a glass of vinegar. Mix everything until you make foam and leave it in the places where insects tend to be in the kitchen.Result: The little mosquitoes really do get into the mix, but it doesn’t wipe out everyone. The effectiveness, considering that it is a natural way to get rid of the insect, is satisfactory.

Experiment: The idea conveyed on the network is to put a paper towel in the greasy pot with detergent and water. Cover the bowl and shake well. The paper should absorb the grease and the bowl will be clean.

Result: The grease really came out and was absorbed by the paper, the pot was very clean without much effort. It worked pretty well considering the bowl was full of grease. Approved!

Experiment: Netizens explain how we can recover a carrot that withered in the fruit bowl. Place the vegetable in a closed container with water and leave it in the fridge for 24 hours. After that, the tuber will again become crispy and firm.

Result: After 24 hours in the water in the refrigerator, the carrot became firm again and looked fresh. The tip really works!

Experiment: An interesting tip we found on the net to easily peel garlic cloves. Take a head of garlic, prick a clove with a fork and rotate until the garlic is detached from the head and comes out of the skin.Result: The tip really works well, it takes a little practice for the garlic clove to come out of the shell without detaching from the base. But it works!

Experiment: we discovered on the internet that there is an easy way to wash the air fryer, which usually has a lot of encrusted fat. Place detergent and water inside the appliance until it covers the perforated grid. Turn it on for about 30 minutes at the maximum temperature and the heat of the water, together with the detergent, will make the grease loosen.

Result: The experiment is extraordinary, the heat helps to loosen the encrusted fat and it is not necessary to make any effort so that everything is clean in a few minutes. Then just remove the excess with a sponge with detergent and rinse. It really works!

Experiment: This incredible tip promises to unlock the cups that we eventually get stuck when we place one on top of the other. The trick is to place both glasses in a bowl of hot water, being careful not to burn yourself. Then put ice cubes in the top glass.Result: The tip really works perfectly, the cups detach easily. Very practical and easy.

Experiment: The internet has many savings tips and this one will prevent you from wasting part of the potato that ends up going to waste when you peel it raw. Take the potatoes and cook them whole without peeling. Once cooked and cooled, cut the skin all the way around and turn the two halves in the opposite direction to remove the skin.Result: This really works. Whoever came up with this idea is really a genius, it works out super well!

Experiment: This trick that we found on the net serves to preserve half of a ripe avocado for longer. You just need to place it in a bowl with chopped onions around it, without them coming into contact with the fruit. Place the closed pot in the fridge, the onion vapors prevent the avocado from oxidizing.Result: Indeed, after three days in the refrigerator, the ripe avocado is still good for use and without any strange smell. Onion slices can still be used for other recipes.

Experiment: The golden tip here is to remove the rest of the fat that is impregnated in utensils made of wood, such as spatulas and spoons. To do this, you just need to put the spoon in a glass, pour hot water and wait a few minutes.Result: The trick really works, you just have to soak it in hot water and wait for the fat to rise, effectively sanitizing any wooden utensil in your drawer. Fast and practical!

Experiment: To reuse glass jars, the internet teaches a tip to remove the label that is usually well glued. To do this, you need to immerse the glass in water at room temperature and leave it for about 24 hours. This will soften the glue and release the paper easily.

Result: We leave a glass in the water for the suggested time and the label really comes off easily and the glass is free of glue marks. This tip is perfect!

We advise that some of these experiments need caution because they use hot water, electricity, sharp objects and glassware. Therefore, it is important that they are only made by an adult.

Did you like to know which internet tips work? Have you done any of these or do you have a unique tip that is not listed above? Tell us in the comments.