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Precisely because of the invention of ketchup as we know it today, the birth of this product is attributed to the USA , whose most widespread recipe was created by Heinz, whose company still produces it today in large quantities. quantity.
Made with tomatoes, vinegar, spices and sugar, it can sometimes contain preservatives which, although harmless, should be careful when consuming as this could cause problems in the long term.
The homemade method
Although it is appreciated as a sauce and is still among the most widespread today along with mayonnaise, not everyone knows that this ingredient is a real ally for the household and especially for door handles .
In our homes, in fact, there are wooden door handles which date from around twenty years ago and which are made of brass and often tend to blacken and become dirty over time.
Removing the screws, you need to take these handles and place them inside a saucer, then cover everything with ketchup and let it sit for a few minutes before continuing.
Afterwards, take a sponge with detergent and rub vigorously and we will see how, the ketchup will have done its job and all the dirt and blackness will have disappeared from our door handles.
In fact, the composition of ketchup and the strong acidity given by the tomato and vinegar tend to remove stubborn dirt that forms on brass and can therefore be useful for this purpose.
In this way, not only will we have an ingredient that can flavor our dishes, but we will have saved money on products to degrease our handles, which will be cleaned naturally.
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