Ultrafresh

Congratulations on your new home! Honestly speaking, nothing can beat the excitement of a new homeowner. But, there’s a lot that goes while moving into a new home. And, if one is not well prepared then the transition process might prove quite daunting. This ultimate checklist has been designed to help you accomplish the shifting smoothly: Change the locks The moment you take possession of the new house, change the locks of the main door. You really don’t know who else has keys to your property. Transfer utilities You need to set up your utilities before you move into your new locality. It feels great once you have electricity, gas and running water in your new house. Plan your leaves Notify your employer about your shifting process in advance. Make sure to schedule your deliveries, repairs and installations only when you are at home. Gather important documents There can be no better time than this to segregate and label all your important docum...

It’s interesting to note how our senses react to the different stages that undergo inside a kitchen. Our taste buds and nostrils feel pampered on the arrival of food but the same nostrils can’t withstand the strong kitchen odour post cooking. Here are 4 tips to get rid of pungent kitchen smells: Follow the basics Open the windows and let the fresh air come in to drive out the bad smell. In addition to that, the exhaust fan can get rid of smells out before they settle inside the kitchen. Don’t wait for the eleventh hour Instead of saving the messy and soiled dishes for later, clean them up right away with hot, soapy water. Light a scented candle Post cooking, you can light a candle to freshen up the kitchen. Candles are a good way to kill strong, pungent odour. Make your own freshe ner Spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise can do wonders to your stinky kitchen. All you have to do is to simmer a small pot of water or apple cider ...

Fruits come with so many amazing benefits but most of us throw away the best parts of fruits without even realising how nutrient-rich they are. Listed below are some of the common fruit scraps which we belittle: Orange Peel and Pith The peel and the pith (white spongy part around the flesh) of an orange are pretty useful than we realise. Studies show that the rich nutrients present in the pith help lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and inflammation. Also, pectin (present in both peel and pith) suppresses hunger.  You can use leftover orange peel to zest up your meals, toss into smoothies or put in baked goods. Apple Skin Apple skin has slightly more nutrition than the flesh. The nutrients present in the skin helps remove toxins and waste from the body, and clean out the digestive system. It also helps reduce body inflammation. Watermelon Rind Usually, people discard the watermelon rind along with the white flesh. Not many know that – ci...