How To Clean A Greasy Grill Or Fix A Carpet Stain - Use Foods That Double Up As Cleaning Products

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When you’ve finished eating dinner, don’t chuck your leftover food away - use it to clean the dishes.

That’s right, some of the most basic food products double up as excellent cleaning agents.

Like onions - rub them on a greasy grill and all that muck with start to fall off. Make sure you rinse the grill after though, or your next dish will have an added onion flavour.

Coca-Cola is also great. Pour it in your toilet, leave it to soak for 20 minutes and prepare to be impressed by the glistening bog shining back at you. (Although it may make you reconsider whether you'll drink it ever again...)

There’s also a ton of ways you can clean up those post-party food and drink carpet stains using, you guessed it, more food.

Check out the above video for more information.

Foods You Can Eat Before Bed
Even Cheese?(01 of13)
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Registered dietitian Susan Watson of A Little Nutrition based in Winnipeg recommends apple slices paired with an ounce of low fat cheese. (credit:Tetra Images via Getty Images)
Think Nutty(02 of13)
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Take your favourite piece of fruit (apples, oranges, peaches, etc.) and pair it with 20 roasted almonds. (credit:David Bishop Inc. via Getty Images)
Good Ol' Milk(03 of13)
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No, you probably shouldn't have five chocolate chip cookies with it, but Watson says milk, and even chocolate milk is fine. "My favourite is to make a milk steamer and add 1/2 tsp of vanilla, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and nutmeg before bed." (credit:© Blue Perez. via Getty Images)
Get Cheesy(04 of13)
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If you're not a fan of sliced cheese, try cottage cheese with slices of your favourite fruit. (credit:Rob Lawson via Getty Images)
The Classic Snack(05 of13)
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Hummus and veggies slices are not only easy to make, but you can chop up different kinds over the weekend to last you all week. (credit:Joy Skipper via Getty Images)
Berries (06 of13)
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Berries in general are great for your health. At night, make it a bowl of strawberries. (credit:Chris Stein via Getty Images)
Did Someone Say Bread?(07 of13)
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If you are going to go for carbs, Watson suggests whole grain toast and one tablespoon of all-natural almond or peanut butter. (credit:Norman Hollands via Getty Images)
Make You Own(08 of13)
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Instead of buying muffins, try whipping up your own batch with bran and fruit. (credit:Brian Macdonald via Getty Images)
Sauces For The Win(09 of13)
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Try apple sauce with one tablespoon of ground flax seed sprinkled on top. (credit:Jamie Grill via Getty Images)
The Protein (10 of13)
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Watson also suggests turkey pepperoni with five whole grain crackers. (credit:NoDerog via Getty Images)
Fresh Oatmeal (11 of13)
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Stay away from the packaged stuff, and try plain oatmeal with walnuts. (credit:SilviaJansen via Getty Images)
Something Sweet(12 of13)
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For a sweet snack, try half of a banana with peanut butter. (credit:James Ross via Getty Images)
Plain Popcorn (13 of13)
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If you're watching a late night movie, try a bowl of plain popcorn. (credit:Mark Weiss via Getty Images)