Laurel is a fantastic and much loved plant not only in the garden as it has vibrant green leaves, but also in the home!
We cannot help but say that it is a valid support for many household tasks mainly linked to bad odors in various areas of the house.
Its smell is very fresh and intoxicating, so there are those who choose to make natural perfumers to spread it throughout the rooms.
Today, however, I will tell you how to use it in the refrigerator and together we will see the benefits that you may not have expected!
Properties of bay leaf
Let’s start with what are the properties of laurel!
We could safely say that they are infinite since the leaves are used for a bit of everything and also have a particular symbolism.
In reference to the latter, laurel is the plant chosen to adorn the graduation crown and is therefore associated with wisdom and knowledge.
Then, focusing on the other properties, we could say that a few bay leaves are excellent for making an infusion against stomach aches and related problems.
Its scent also provides relaxation and well-being , it is no coincidence that some choose to put a sprig of bay leaf in the shower to breathe in all the scent.
In short, a truly wonderful plant!
How to use it in the refrigerator
Once the main qualities of bay leaf have been established, let’s see how to use it in the fridge!
Very often , unpleasant odors are detected inside this device and the causes can be different.
Typically, strong-smelling foods such as cheeses or fish that have not been stored well spread throughout the refrigerator, permeating other foods as well.
Another very common reason is leaving food to thaw in the refrigerator for more than a day. Again, a problem with bad odors is not paying attention to expired or gone bad foods.
Well, to solve this whole series of problems it is first good to be more careful, but above all to use bay leaf to say goodbye to bad odors!
You will need to put a few scattered sheets on each shelf of the device and leave it there for several days.
You can also combine it with the deodorant action of baking soda, just fill a bowl with baking soda and bay leaves to have a perfect deodorant in the fridge!
Other methods with bay leaf
We said that in the refrigerator it is valuable, but the potential of this plant certainly does not stop there!
Let’s find out the most loved and used methods with laurel:
- Fragrant infusion : excellent for scenting all the rooms in the house, you will need to boil 3 or 4 bay leaves in a saucepan then take it to all the rooms.
- Bag for cabinets and drawers : Take a large breathable mesh bag and fill it with bay leaves, then place it in the furniture and drawers of your choice and you will smell a fantastic scent!
- By vacuuming : you can perfume the whole house simply by passing the device! Chop a few bay leaves and put them in the bag.
- To revive colored webs : prepare an infusion with bay leaf, pour it into a basin of lukewarm water and place the webs to be treated. Leave it like this for a few hours and you will see that the colors will be more vibrant!
Warnings
Do not use bay leaf in case of allergy or hypersensitivity. For all the remedies indicated always prefer the dried leaves.