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3 most effective tricks for cleaning sneakers: from homemade recipes to the washing machine

Cleaning sneakers?! Sneakers are wonderful until they enter the real world – then they become a magnet for dirt, as if they had a will of their own. But don't panic: with a few simple tricks, you can restore their shine without breaking the bank. Here, we reveal three proven methods that work on canvas, leather and synthetics. From kitchen ingredients to magic sponges and a washing machine – all with tips for success.

Lifestyle Sustainability

Forget baking soda and vinegar: these are 6 TikTok tricks for a smelly toilet that smells like a boutique hotel

If you thought air fresheners were just boring drugstore sprays or the baking soda and vinegar mix that moms have been swearing by since '85, then you haven't looked at TikTok yet. That's where bathroom hacks have become a mini science show: from gelatinous gels to aromatic toilet “bombs.” So - scented toilets! And yes, some of them really work - so well that your toilet smells like a boutique hotel in Bali.

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Lifestyle

Homemade dishwasher detergent: washing dishes without harsh chemicals - better than Finish and other cleaners

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?

Lifestyle

Shine without scratches: The baking soda and vinegar trick for a flawlessly clean glass ceramic hob

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.

Lifestyle

How to care for lavender in the fall so that it grows into a round lavender "tree" in the spring

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?!

Beauty

Homemade collagen booster: Aloe-vera collagen gel is a night treatment that promotes skin renewal and reduces signs of aging

Your skin rests at night, but you can make sure it wakes up fresh, firm and radiant while you sleep. Natural aloe-vera collagen gel - collagen booster - is a simple, effective and completely homemade way to restore skin elasticity and radiance without expensive creams from the shelves of perfumeries.

Lifestyle

Tik Tok trend: 7 fresh herbs that grow right in water without the mess of soil – just water and light

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.

Lifestyle Tech

DIY aluminum foil tricks: 21 clever hacks, the science behind them, and myths that aren't true

Aluminum foil isn't just for roasting vegetables. It's conductive, reflective, bendable, and surprisingly accurate at taming light, heat, and radio waves. Here's a curated collection of safe, practical, and fun DIY tricks, complete with mini-explanations of where the science is and where the myths are. DIY Aluminum Foil Tricks

Lifestyle

10 top ways to clean bathroom grout – from instant solutions to a professional shine

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.

Beauty

Vaseline & Cornstarch: A Homemade Beauty Booster That the Internet Is Calling “Natural Botox”

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.

Lifestyle

Simpl: the best trick for removing stickers that retailers are hiding and the internet is talking about!

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!

Photo & Video

Crazy good photo camera: Hasselblad X2D II 100C – a lunar legend that learned HDR tricks

Imagine a camera that once captured the first steps on the moon, now tackling the everyday world in HDR glory. The Hasselblad X2D II 100C isn't just a museum piece – it's a quiet luxury for photographers who want 100 million pixels without the drama. With improved autofocus that follows like a loyal dog and stabilization that would make even James Bond jealous, this Swedish gem promises images that breathe life. But no video, please – this is a purist's paradise.

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