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Natural Cold and Cough Remedy
Place sliced onions in a bowl next to your bed at night. The sulfur compounds help purify the air and may ease congestion and coughing.
Soothe Insect Bites and Bee Stings
Rub a fresh onion slice directly onto the bite or sting. Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce pain, itching, and swelling.
Shine Metal Surfaces
Blend an onion with a little water and rub the paste onto rusty knives or tarnished metal to bring back shine.
Absorb Paint Fumes
Cut an onion in half and place it in a bowl of water in a freshly painted room. It helps absorb strong odors naturally.
Repel Insects in the Garden
Scatter raw onion pieces around garden beds to keep pests like aphids and beetles away without using chemicals.
Clean BBQ Grills
Rub a halved onion on a hot grill grate using tongs. It naturally breaks down grease and grime.
Remove Splinters
Tape a piece of raw onion over a splinter and leave it on for an hour. The enzymes help draw the splinter out of the skin.
Polish Leather and Shoes
Rub a raw onion over scuffed leather surfaces. Wipe with a clean cloth afterward to reveal shine.
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