I would like to share with you Lu Shaojie's encyclopedia of daily life. [Apply wax on new leather shoes to make them more durable] Apply a layer of wax oil on the new leather shoes before wearing them, which can protect the shoe surface, making it less prone to damage and also has moisture-proof effect. If there are still traces left, it will make the shoes more durable! However, the shoe polish should not be applied too thickly, as it will make the shoes not breathable and cause the opposite effect. Occasionally using oily cream instead of shoe polish to clean the shoes can also make the leather softer and more comfortable to wear. [Soak the new toothbrush in hot water before use] It is best to soak the new toothbrush in hot water before using it to make it more durable. However, it is not just soaking for a while. Since soaking for a short time has little effect, it is best to soak until the hot water cools down naturally, which not only makes it more durable but also achieves a disinfection effect! [DIY dry cleaning clothes] Some clothes are not suitable for washing with water due to fabric issues, but if you send them to the laundry shop for dry cleaning, it will cost quite a bit. At this point, try DIY dry cleaning methods to save a lot of expenses! First, shake off the dust on the clothes, then lay a large towel under the clothes. Then use a brush dipped in stain remover to wipe off the oil stains. Next, pour an appropriate amount of detergent and a few drops of alcohol into warm water, and quickly wipe the clothes with a towel (the towel must be wrung out!). After wiping the whole piece of clothing clean, iron it flat with an iron. [Do not wash milk stains with hot water] When clothes accidentally get stained with milk, they must be washed immediately with clean water because if left for a long time, the color of the milk-stained area will gradually deepen and become difficult to wash. But do not wash with hot water! Since milk belongs to animal protein, once it encounters heat, the protein will coagulate, and the stain cannot be washed off. [How to make yellowed clothes white again] Method one: Boiling method can make yellowed clothes clean. White cotton clothes are particularly easy to turn yellow, either because they are placed in the wardrobe and turn yellow due to humidity, or gradually fade and turn yellow after being washed many times... In any case, if the yellowed clothes cannot be bleached with bleach, you can try the boiling method to restore their original color. First, prepare a large pot, add water and an appropriate amount of detergent in the large pot, soak the clothes in it, continue to boil for about 30 minutes, then rinse with clean water, this boiling method can make yellowed clothes white again! Method two: Cleverly wash white shirts with lemon. Add some lemon juice to warm water, or put two slices of lemon in the water, then soak the washed white clothes for 10 minutes, and they will be bright and white like new. [Methods to store sweaters] Usually we fold our beautiful sweaters neatly and store them in the wardrobe, waiting for the weather to cool down before taking them out to wear. However, after a long time, when we take them out, we can clearly see the folding marks all over the sweater, which looks very unattractive. In fact, when storing sweaters, you can roll them up gently one by one and store them neatly in the wardrobe. This way, the next time you take them out, your beautiful sweater will remain flat! [Prevent mirror from fogging with soap] The mirror in the bathroom often becomes blurry due to steam. If you want to prevent it from becoming foggy due to steam, you can apply soap on the mirror surface and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. This way, a layer of soap film will form on the mirror surface, preventing it from fogging! Alternatively, you can use astringent cosmetic water, which will have the same effect! [Remove chewing gum stuck on clothes] When chewing gum accidentally sticks to clothes, you can chill it with ice cubes. Once the chewing gum hardens and coagulates, it can be easily removed. However, if it accidentally sticks to your hair, don't pull it forcefully! Just apply conditioner around the chewing gum and hair, wait for a while, and then wipe it off with a dry cloth! [Keep sandwiches fresh with lemons] When putting uneaten sandwiches in the fridge for chilling, you can place a slice of lemon on the plate. This way, the sandwich can remain fresh! [Milk and yogurt make curry more delicious] Curry rice is simple to cook and tastes good, and many mothers like to make this dish. But if it's not finished on the day, when reheating the next meal, it's best not to add water, because adding water will dilute the taste of the curry. At this point, you can add a little milk or yogurt and cook it together, the taste of the curry will become more fragrant! [Small tricks to keep tofu intact] Soft tofu is very easy to break during cooking. If you want the tofu to remain intact, you can soak it in salt water beforehand for about 30 minutes. Tofu soaked in salt water will not break easily when cooked! [How to select fresh grapes] Grapes are delicious and rich in vitamins. However, grapes usually have white substances on them, and some people may think that these are pesticide residues and feel scared. In fact, these white substances are not pesticide residues, they are the unique white fruit powder of grapes. The fresher the grapes, the more white fruit powder they have! So it is also an indicator for us to determine whether the grapes are fresh or not! Grape white fruit powder is harmless to the human body, so there is no need to wash it too hard. However, if you still feel uneasy, in addition to washing with clean water, you can also add a little toothpaste and rub it together, this way the white fruit powder will be easier to wash off! [Prevent zippers from getting stuck] Clothes with zippers often find the zipper stuck after washing, or not smooth. In fact, just apply a layer of wax on the zipper before washing, and the zipper won't get stuck after the clothes are washed! [Stir flour with icy water] To fry food well, besides mastering the right timing, the outer layer of flour skin is also very important! If you stir the flour with icy water, the fried outer skin will be crispier. However, it shouldn't be stirred for too long, because over-stirring will make the flour sticky, and the food will be less tasty when fried! [Rescue half-cooked rice] When the rice is undercooked, you can add some hot water, place it on the stove and simmer it for a while to bring it back to normal. Alternatively, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of alcohol to the rice cooker, cover the lid and cook it for a moment! [Spray water on clothes to make wrinkles naturally smooth] During the seasonal change, when you take clothes such as suits and shirts out of the wardrobe, there will be more or less some wrinkles. At this point, you can spray some water on the clothes with a spray bottle, hang them in a ventilated place, and the next day when the clothes are dry, the wrinkles will naturally become smooth, and it can also remove the camphor ball smell left on the clothes! [Remove dirt from brushes] Hairbrushes used for a long time often accumulate dirt. At this point, you can soak the brush in concentrated salt water for about half an hour, then rinse it clean with clear water, and the brush soaked in concentrated salt water will also become more durable! [How to remove labels from bottles and cans] For plastic containers, soaking them in warm water can easily peel off the labels. If there are still traces left, you can apply a vinegar-soaked sponge on the label, and after a period of time, wipe it clean. If it's a glass bottle, you can also apply a vinegar-soaked sponge on the label, soak it in warm water first, then scrub it thoroughly with detergent! [How to completely eliminate cockroaches] Cockroaches usually appear in cabinets or drawers. If you want to effectively prevent them, you might as well clean the drawers first, expose them to the sun until they are completely dry. Afterwards, evenly sprinkle chili powder or mustard powder on the bottom of the drawer, then cover it with aluminum foil, and items can be placed back. Because cockroaches dislike spicy foods like chili powder and mustard powder very much, they will not nest in the drawers anymore! ' [Nail polish keeps belt holes from deforming] Applying transparent nail polish inside and around the belt holes (on both sides) can prevent the belt holes from becoming larger or cracked due to long-term use or excessive stretching. [Use orange peel to remove the smell of the oven] If the oven is not wiped clean after use, it will leave food odors over time. At this point, you can place some citrus peels in the oven and slightly bake them. This way, not only can the strange smell in the oven be eliminated, but there will also be a faint fragrance! [Hot ginger soup treats armpit odor] As the weather gets hotter, people with armpit odor need to pay attention! In daily life, try to keep the armpits dry and pay attention to personal hygiene. Additionally, you can wash the armpits with hot ginger soup, or heat up table salt, wrap it in sandpaper and wipe the armpits. Over time, it will yield good results! Lu Shaojie wishes everyone a happy life.