11 unexpected ways to make old things new

If you notice that your favorite thing has lost its former shine, do not rush to get upset. There are some simple solutions that can help you fix the flaws.

How many old and damaged things do you regularly throw away without knowing that you can actually fix them yourself? And it doesn't require any special skills or equipment.

We've put together some helpful tips for you on how to get things back to their original shine.

11 PHOTOS

1. Mayonnaise for woodwork.

You can use mayonnaise to remove white stains, usually caused by condensation, on wooden furniture. Wipe it over the stains and rub it with a cloth until the furniture is clean. Mayonnaise can also be used to crack wood products. Fill in the crack and let sit for a couple of days. Then polish the area with a soft cloth.

2. Toothpaste for glasses.

To improve the look of your glasses, you can use regular toothpaste without granules. Apply it to the glass, wipe it with a cloth and then rinse off the remaining paste. You can use this method for smartphones and watches. In these cases, do not let water get inside.

3. Mustard for copper.

You can use regular mustard to bring back the shine to copper products. First, apply it to something like a copper bracelet and let it sit for a few minutes. Then buff and wipe with a damp cloth.

4. Baby powder for phones.

Use baby powder to remove any scratches on the screen. Make a paste with powder and water. Apply it to the smartphone screen and wipe it with a cloth. Then remove the rest of the mixture. Minor scratches should disappear.

5. Glass varnish.

Wash the glass before using this method. Take some clear nail polish and apply it to the scratch. Wait about an hour, soak a cotton pad with nail polish remover and wipe the scratch. This simple method will help you fix the glass surface.

6. Onions for cleaning leather.

Cut the onion in half and rub the soiled leather surface. Then wipe the item with a soft cloth. The skin should be shiny again.

7. Hairspray for stains.

If your clothing has a cosmetic stain, you can spray it with hairspray, wipe it with a tissue, and wash it as usual. This product is also indispensable for removing nail polish stains. Spray it onto your toothbrush and clean the dirty area.

8. Children's shampoo for glasses.

You can use baby shampoo to remove minor scratches from your glasses. You need to put some shampoo on the lenses and rub it in. Wipe off the leftovers with a tissue and it will help your glasses look like new.

9. Cigarette ash and scratches.

Another solution for salvaging wood furniture is cigarette ash. You must mix it with water until it turns into a paste and cover the damaged area with this mixture. Polish gently and wipe off the ash with a rag.

10. Oil for oil paint.

Mix oil and powder detergent in a 1: 1 ratio to remove oil paint stains. Apply this mixture to the stain, rubbing gently with a toothbrush. Wait 10-20 minutes and then wash as usual.

11. Chalk and clothes.

Regular chalk will help you get rid of greasy stains easily. You will need to grind the chalk into a powder and sprinkle it over the contaminated area. You can clean it after the chalk has absorbed the oil, then wash your clothes as usual.