Commercial detergents promise miracles, but they often only add a layer of unnecessary chemicals to your dishes – and down your drains. It’s time for a smart switch: homemade dishwasher detergent is an easy way to combine practicality with environmental protection. Your glasses will shine like they would in a fancy restaurant, without phosphates that pollute rivers and without artificial fragrances that remind you of a laboratory. With basic ingredients from your kitchen shelf, you can create something cheaper and more effective than those tablets that are advertised as cutting-edge technology – ironic, right?
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Katja is a world traveler who is outside of Slovenia more often than at home. She is a lover of beauty, an esthete and a provocateur. In the editorial office of City Magazine, he covers a wide variety of topics and is not afraid of more serious texts.
A glass-ceramic or induction hob is the heart of the kitchen – elegant until it gets covered in grease, burnt-on residue or fingerprints. With home remedies like baking soda and white vinegar, you can clean it without expensive cleaners, without scratches or stains. This guide shows you how to achieve a shiny surface in just a few steps, suitable for daily maintenance or deep cleaning. So – the baking soda and vinegar trick for a spotlessly clean glass-ceramic hob.
In the fall, when the leaves rustle like a rusty engine on a cold morning, we all turn to simple joys – like roasted chestnuts. But who has time for street ovens or a baking pan that smells of smoke and childhood memories these days? No thanks. Grab an airfryer, this modern box with good intentions, and turn your kitchen into a mini-autumn festival. No mess, no waiting for a fire – just crispy chestnuts in 15 to 30 minutes. If you're a skeptic who thinks the airfryer isn't for "real" dishes, this recipe will change your mind. Verified by six sources: from Slovenian blogs to American recipes. Get ready for warmth that doesn't bite.
Don't miss out: autumn is the key to preparing your lavender for its spring transformation into a fragrant canopy that will enchant all your neighbors! While nature slips into its autumn slumber, your lavender needs just the right amount of attention to shine like a garden diva in spring. Imagine: a round, lush bush that smells like a Provençal evening and looks like it came straight out of a Pinterest inspiration. How? With a few simple but thoughtful steps. Read on, gardening soul. How to care for lavender in autumn?!
A miracle homemade cream! Collagen is like the invisible architect of your skin – it builds a solid foundation that provides suppleness, elasticity and that youthful glow. But after the age of 25, it decides to take an extended vacation, leaving behind fine lines, sagging skin and a complexion that is more reminiscent of Monday morning than Friday night. The cosmetic industry will happily offer you serums at prices that could finance your next vacation to Croatia. But why waste money when you can create your own natural collagen booster that is affordable, natural and so effective that your mirror will applaud you every morning?
Have you ever found yourself staring at the mirror and dreaming of skin that glowed like back when your biggest problem was choosing the right coffee in the lecture hall? Or maybe you notice that your joints sing their version of "age is no joke" with every squat? If you nodded, we have a solution for you: homemade collagen, which is not just another Instagram trend, but ancient wisdom backed by science. And you know what's even better? Your bank account will remain intact, unlike those fancy bottles that promise more than they deliver. So - homemade collagen!
A naturally scented toilet? Yes, please! Are you tired of a bathroom that smells like it hosted a damp party for old slippers? Discover a genius trick with two kitchen stars that will turn your toilet into an aromatherapy corner - without plastic air fresheners that promise "alpine freshness" but smell like a chemical cocktail from a discount store.
It's true - most people only use it for wrapping food or as a protection when baking, but in reality it's a material that hides almost superhero abilities. From cleaning to technology, from the kitchen to the garden - everywhere it shows that it's not just a piece of shiny metal, but your most inexpensive and always available helper.
If the word “garden” makes you think of muddy nails, wilting plants, and that moment when you realize you forgot to water your basil again – don’t worry, we have a solution. We present to you the world of herbs that grow in water, without soil, without drama, and with minimal effort. Just a glass, water, and a bit of good will – and you’re an urban gardener that even your neighbor’s cactus would envy.
How to clean bathroom grout? Grouts – those invisible lines between tiles – can be the biggest indicator of how well-maintained a bathroom or kitchen is. When they’re clean, they make the space look fresh and tidy. When they’re dirty, they quickly create an impression of neglect (even on the most expensive tiles). They harbor mold, soap scum, grease, and moisture, which can damage the structure of the tiles in the long run. The good news? You can clean them yourself – with ten simple tricks, ranging from the quickest solutions to long-term protection.
Vaseline & cornstarch?! At a time when beauty shelves are bombarding us with serums that have names longer than the average Spanish prince and cost more than a weekend at the beach, the internet has once again remembered the magic of basics. We're not talking about sunrise yoga or drinking warm water with lemon, but about a combination you can find in the drugstore and in the kitchen: Vaseline and cornstarch. Sound like a recipe for a child's mess? Exactly - except this time we're applying it to our face.
Stickers. Those small but stubborn enemies that cling to glass, plastic or metal and won't come off until they've almost driven you to despair. Try scratching them off with your fingernail? You'll only get torn pieces. Use a stronger cleaner? You'll risk stains. And all because of a few square inches of paper that sticks more stubbornly than a cat to a couch. Removing stickers and simple tricks!