I Was Totally in the Dark on This! The Kitchen Staple That Solves a Problem I Thought Needed Chemicals

Have you ever stumbled across a simple home remedy and thought, “Wait… why didn’t I know about this before?” That was exactly my reaction when I discovered what a potato could do for my rusty pans and foggy mirrors.

Yep, you read that right: a potato.

I was totally in the dark on this—and chances are, you are too.

🥔 The Potato Trick That Cleans Rust Like Magic

We all have that one rusty cast iron pan or stubborn rust patch on garden tools that seems impossible to clean without sandpaper or harsh chemicals. But here’s the wild part: a raw potato can solve that problem in minutes.

✅ What You Need:

• • 1 raw potato, cut in half

  • A little baking soda or dish soap

  • The rusty item you want to clean

🔧 How It Works:

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