**Tomatoes spoil easily, and when they do, people often throw them away. But in reality, don’t be too quick to discard rotten tomatoes—they are still very useful!
When tomatoes rot, they develop a lot of mold and look quite disgusting, making them inedible. However, beyond being a food ingredient, tomatoes have many other uses that many people may not know about! Today, we’ll guide you on how to turn those rotten tomatoes into something valuable, so you won’t need to throw them away anymore!
**Using Rotten Tomatoes as Flower Fertilizer**
Cut the tomatoes into small pieces and put them in a container. Then, pour some rice water over them, cover with plastic wrap, and let them ferment. After a few days, it will turn into organic fertilizer. The rice water contains some trace elements, and when fermented with tomatoes, it makes a better flower fertilizer than store-bought ones! The flowers will bloom more beautifully and vibrantly.
**Shampoo**
If you have rotten tomatoes at home, cut off the spoiled parts and rub the tomatoes on your hair. This not only helps protect your hair but also promotes hair growth.
When using, wash and dry your hair first, then mash the tomatoes and apply them evenly on your hair. Gently massage your scalp to let the nutrients in the tomatoes absorb into your hair roots. After 15 minutes, rinse your hair with water and use a wooden or horn comb to smooth your hair. The effective nutrients in tomatoes provide excellent treatment, preventing dryness and making your hair shiny and smooth.
**Deodorize the Refrigerator**
Every household now has a refrigerator, which can develop a peculiar odor over time. Mash the tomatoes (remove the rotten parts) into juice, soak a cloth in the tomato juice, and wipe the refrigerator. This not only cleans stains but also leaves a fresh tomato scent, making the fridge very clean.
**Clean Metal Items**
The acetic acid in rotten tomatoes reacts with metal and can be used to clean metal items such as knives, forks, and faucets. Apply rotten tomatoes to the items you need to clean, leave them for about 10 minutes, then wipe with a paper towel, rinse with water, and dry with a clean cloth.
Have you noticed that although rotten tomatoes are no longer edible, they still have many other uses? Life is full of joy everywhere; if we pay attention, we’ll discover many little tricks!
