11 Bizarre Grandma Hacks That Still Work Today

 

🍋 5. Brighten whites with lemon juice
Add lemon juice to your wash for naturally whiter, fresher-smelling laundry.

🥔 6. Rub a potato on rusted knives
Potato starch reacts with rust, helping lift it off metal surfaces.

🌿 7. Boil cloves to refresh air
Simmer cloves in water for a cozy, natural home fragrance.

🥛 8. Use sour milk to clean tarnished silver
The lactic acid gently dissolves tarnish, bringing back the shine.

🕯️ 9. Rub a candle on drawers
A bit of wax makes sticky drawers slide smoothly again.

🧊 10. Remove gum from fabric by freezing it
Harden the gum with ice, then chip it off cleanly.

👵 11. Repeat Grandma’s favorite: Boil cloves again!
She knew what she was doing — this simple trick doubles as natural air freshener and mood booster.

✨ Grandma’s hacks may be old, but they’re gold!
Try these time-tested tips and bring a touch of vintage genius into your modern home. 💛