Practical Onion Hacks
- Reduce Bruising: Press the cut end of a raw onion on a bruise for 15 minutes. The allicin compound stimulates blood flow and reduces discoloration.
- Dye Easter Eggs: Use 4 cups of yellow onion skins with 1 quart of hot water to create sienna-colored eggs. For lavender, substitute with blueberries.
- Repel Caterpillars: Grate two onions, soak them in a gallon of water overnight, strain, and spray on plants to deter pests.
- Remove Rust from Knives: Insert a rusty knife into a large onion multiple times to restore its shine.
- Clean Your BBQ: Use a fork to hold half an onion and scrub a heated grill to remove grease and grime.
- Treat Acne: Apply a mixture of crushed onions and water to reduce acne spots naturally.
More Surprising Uses
- Get Rid of Scorch Marks: Rub an onion on scorch marks, soak the garment overnight in cold water, then rewash.
- Remove Splinters: Place a ¼-inch onion slice on the splinter and secure with a bandage. Leave overnight to help the splinter work its way out.
- Prevent Frost on Windows: Rub onion halves on car windows before a freeze to prevent frost formation.
- Eliminate Paint Smell: Place fresh onion slices in water around a freshly painted room to absorb odors.
- Keep Pets Away: Scatter onion slices on furniture to deter pets from chewing or scratching.
- Soothe Bee Stings: Apply an onion slice to a bee sting to reduce pain and swelling. Seek medical attention if allergic.
Share Your Onion Tips!
What surprising uses have you discovered for onions? Whether it’s a cleaning hack, gardening trick, or home remedy, we’d love to hear from you. Comment below to share your tips, and don’t forget to check out our food storage products to stay prepared for any situation.
