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Plastic is present in clothing, toys, packaging, kitchen utensils, household items, and much more. However, it has also found its way into the streets and, even worse, into the oceans in the form of garbage. If you are passionate about sustainability and the environment, you just need to know what the different symbols mean so you can easily recycle products made from this material. 5-Minute Crafts wants to show you a mini-guide of different plastic materials and how to recycle them.

Surroundings have a certain amount of influence over the decisions we make and our mood, which is why it’s so important to find the right location to work from, especially if you’re spending a lot of time there. 5-Minute Crafts looked into the best locations to work from home to help you boost your productivity while keeping you comfortable at the same time.

Sometimes an iron can break down at the most inconvenient moment, other times it’s simply not there when you urgently need to remove wrinkles from clothes. Moreover, there are fabrics that can be ruined by hot temperatures but at the same time, they still require ironing. An important note: There are materials that manufacturers don’t recommend washing, pressing, or exposing to water or high temperatures. The methods described in the article shouldn’t be used with clothes made of these fabrics.

When you use your pillows for a long time, they can accumulate dirt, bugs, dead skin cells, and dust mites. So to keep them fresh and germ-free, you should wash them at least twice a year. In this article, 5-Minute Crafts will tell you how to do this properly.

Your dream home is out there — you just have to work a bit to find it. And for the same reason, you need to think about your budget, specific questions, and a few preferences. So 5-Minute Crafts prepared a ready-to-go checklist with all the necessary aspects included to make your apartment hunt easy.

Some of us don’t even know what’s like to cut an onion without crying. This happens because onions release irritants directly to our eyes. 5-Minute Crafts has 7 effective solutions, so you will never have to cry again when chopping your onions.

If you love to cook, you know that cleaning the kitchen requires lots of time and perseverance. Many times, if you fry food or if you happen to touch the kitchen cabinets with dirty hands, they can get stained with grease. 5-Minute Crafts wants to show you some methods that will help you remove the grease accumulated on the surface of your kitchen cabinets. Try to put them into practice every 2 weeks so you can keep them squeaky clean.

Kitchen knives are quite a complicated thing if you start trying to figure out how to use each type of knife. The chef of any respectable restaurant knows that a knife is one of the most important tools for his work. When it comes to ordinary people, it’s up to each of us to decide how many knives we need for comfortable cooking. But in order to do this, we need to first find out what options we have.

If your goal is to save money and time you should start by evaluating your shopping habits. We at 5-Minute Crafts have tips that will help you train yourself to slowly cut spending and also become more aware of your budget and still end up with good products in the end.

You don’t need to have a designer education to select a color scheme for your house or apartment. However, you do need to have a basic understanding of the ratio of shades and their correct distribution. A pre-planned color scheme for interior decoration, including the color of the walls and furniture, will help create a harmonious and comfortable space for any purpose.

When working from home, most people will use either a laptop or a desktop computer, a wireless keyboard, and a mouse or touchpad. You’re also likely to have an external monitor. In any case, it’s better to make sure you’re setting everything up in the right way, ergonomically.

With just a few materials, and a little bit of effort and time, your plants won’t be needing to sit on the floor for much longer. We at 5-Minute Crafts have prepared a guide so that you can create their own special stand for them.

Investing in a home office setup is an investment in yourself. You want to create a professional environment where you will be productive and also comfortable. In fact, research has shown that working from home can enhance your productivity because you can work in comfort. And while it may be tempting to buy the “bargain” office furniture, the cheapest desk won’t save you money in the long run.

A single fly that got into your home is not a serious problem. But if the number of flies is growing and they’re showing up everywhere, it’s time to do something. Their presence is really annoying, and they might transmit serious diseases.

It’s hard to imagine a modern kitchen without a microwave oven. It’s a very helpful home appliance that is used regularly nowadays. Whether you need to warm your food up, defrost products, or cook something — a microwave oven helps you do all of these actions fast and conveniently. However, cleaning this appliance is not that easy, especially if the dirt in it is old.

Making white clothes shine again without spoiling the fabric is not an easy task. It is nearly impossible to whiten clothes made of wool and silk at home (at the very least, you’ll need special detergents). However, when it comes to cotton and synthetic products, you can use simple boiling — along with things like lemon, baking soda, and even... hairspray!

There are areas of the house that are somewhat complicated to keep clean. Underwear, cosmetics, cleaning products, and kitchen items accumulate without us realizing it. However, it is possible to organize them by creating simple storage boxes using recyclable materials. 5-Minute Crafts offers you several examples of DIY projects using cardboard and plastic bottles to keep everything in your home in its place.

If you have ever come across a bitter-tasting cucumber, you know that it can spoil an entire dish. But why do some cucumbers become bitter while others don’t? And what should you do if you get a bitter one?

When choosing a light bulb at a store, it’s easy to get confused if you don’t know what kind of model you need. There’s a lot of different criteria, including details about diameter, power, type, brightness, and color.

Sometimes, due to work, vacations, or unforeseen events, we have to spend a few days away from home. As a consequence, we unintentionally neglect our plants. But it doesn’t have to be this way since there are some tricks that can help you keep your plants hydrated while you’re not physically there to take care of them. 5-Minute Crafts wants to show you some different ways to water your plants during periods of time in which you plan to be away from home.