MORE CUCUMBERS, PLS...!

Everyone knows cucumbers are veggies and can be eaten but not everybody knows that they can be used to clean sinks and mirrors.

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Here are more tricks you could do with your cucumber. 

Anti-fog mirrors

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It is always annoying when one gets out of the shower only to find fog on the mirror. When such happens, cut out a slice of cucumber and rub it on the mirror, then use a clean rag to clean it off. You will find a sweet smelling and fog-free mirror. 

Tarnish remover 

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If you happen to see tarnish on your stainless steel kitchen faucets and appliances, just rub it off with a cucumber slice. This will leave your appliances spotlesa and clean. 

Emergency shoe polish

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Do you want to polish your shoe? Quit searching for your normal polish in every nook and cranny of the house. Instead use a slice of cucumber to rub on your shoes and wipe off using a clean piece of cloth. The usage of cucumber also helps to repel water. 

Sunburn 

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Cucumber helps to treat sunburn. If you happen to be sunburned, rub some cucumber on your body. You can mix it with aloe vera and rub on your body. Sometimes, doctors use cucumber to treat patients with sunburns, as this is very effective.

Steam stress away 

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Are you  tired and you don't have time to visit the spa? Just cut a whole cucumber and place in a boiling pot of water, the nutrients and chemicals from the cucumber will react with the boiling water and released through the steam. This creates a soothing and fantastic aroma that helps to reduce stress. 

Eraser 

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The outside of the cucumber works great at helping to erase crayons stains on the walls. Also, if you made a mistake when writing, you can use the outer part of the cucumber to erase the error. 

Cures hangover 

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If you are having headache or hangovers, cut out few slices of cucumber and eat before going to bed, you will wake up feeling good and headache free. 

Cucumbers contain about 90% of water, vitamins B and electrolytes which helps the body to replenish lost nutrients. 

Pest-free garden 

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Place some slices of cucumbers into a small tin and keep in the garden. The chemicals in cucumbers react in a way pests dislike. You won't be able to perceive the chemicals but pests can and it will drive them away from your garden for good. 

Pests will be history in your garden if you do this periodically :)