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Benefits of the Cucumber
I got this in an email from a coworker, there's a lot more info in there but I thought these would be the most interesting to you guys:
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.
13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!!
Re: Benefits of the Cucumber
lmao Majorwife!
The other day I had to go to Safeway to get cat litter and also got a cucumber because I'd forgotten to at Whole Foods and needed it for my lox sandwiches... I couldn't help but feel like that made me look like a VERY lonely crazy cat lady!! I also got wine... hahaha.
Very interesting cucumber facts. I love to put cucumber slices in ice water, instead of lemon.
I was right there with you.
Hahah, I didn't think of anything dirty but I've been up with the baby all night so that's the last thing on my mind...
Interesting tips! I will have to try it on stainless!
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