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Believe it or not, some of the best and most practical tips for every day life come straight from the kitchen! Dozens of common problems can be solved by using a variety of everyday items found in the kitchen and it is simply amazing at the solutions that are hiding right in your own home!

The kitchen has traditionally been known as the heart of the home and it remains so today. Most people in a family consider the kitchen to be the home base for most activities and the odds are that at least some family members and friends can be found there at almost any time of day.

The kitchen is not just a friendly gathering place but a veritable treasure trove of useful tricks that can solve even the most annoying dilemmas within minutes. If you haven’t discovered the secret weapons in your kitchen, read on to learn more!

When you’ve been cooking with smelly ingredients like garlic or fish, rub your hands on a stainless steel utensil under running water. The smell will almost magically evaporate!

For pans with burnt-on food, fill about halfway with warm water and add three tablespoons of salt or baking soda. Let it sit overnight and in the morning, bring it to a boil, then let it cool. The burned food should wipe away effortlessly.

If you have been working with paints or inks and have stains on your hands, cut a potato in half and rub the cut end on your hands to remove the stains in minutes. Another magic potato trick is to place a raw, peeled potato into an over-salted dish and allow it to cook for five minutes. The potato will absorb the excess salt.

To sharpen the blades of your coffee grinder, toss in a handful of rice every few months and grind it up. This cleans and sharpens at the same time. With hundreds of uses for everyday staples, the kitchen is certainly the problem solver of every household!