幾個轉念，家務新招 Household Tips involving a Change of Concept
家居管理涉及的知識實在多不勝數，要解決的疑難亦相當多，其中我發現，有時需要改變一些觀念，才會找到合適的方案去解決常見問題。以下是三個例子。
Household management involves numerous challenges that require a wide range of knowledge. I have found that sometimes a shift in perspective is necessary to find the right solutions to common problems. Here are three examples.
碟上的痕跡並非刮痕 The Marks on My Plates are Not Scratches
多年來，我一直以為碟子上出現灰色的痕跡，是刮花了，是永久性的。但原來它們只是銀色餐具留下的印，只需用一點Pink Stuff就可以刷掉。這簡直是「開心大發現」！因為有些心愛的餐具，樣子變舊了卻捨不得棄掉，我以為已經無法復修，現在發現可以翻新，實在太好了！
For years, I believed the grey marks on my plates were permanent scratches. It turns out that these marks are residue from my silverware and can be scrubbed away with a bit of Pink Stuff. What a delightful discovery! Some of my beloved tableware, which I thought was irreparably old, can now be renewed and restored to its former glory. This is truly wonderful!
為雪櫃門搽油？ Apply Oil to the Fridge Door?
我常常有個錯覺，認為不鏽鋼這物質是不能滲透的，就像玻璃或塑料一樣。但其實不鏽鋼是能夠吸油的。利用這個特質，我用食油來抹雪櫃門，令暗淡生鏽的表面恢復光澤。這個對物質特性的轉念，改變了我保養不鏽鋼平面的方式。
I often have a misconception that stainless steel is impermeable, much like glass or plastic. However, steel can absorb oil. Utilising this property, I polished the doors of my stainless-steel refrigerator with cooking oil, restoring the dull and rusty surface to its shiny appearance. This change in perspective regarding the material’s properties has transformed my approach to maintaining stainless steel surfaces.
在地拖後放一塊白板？Put a Whiteboard Behind the Mop?
為了防止地拖弄濕牆壁，導致發霉，我需要一個防水屏障。我沒有循家居產品的方向去搜尋，而是轉向我書房中的文具，結果發現可以用靜電白板貼膜解決這個問題。這文具本是買來教學用的，現在能用來處理家居問題，一箭雙雕，我自己也覺得很厲害！
To prevent the mop from dampening the wall and causing mold, I needed a waterproof barrier. Instead of searching for household products, I turned to supplies I have in my study. I found that static adhesive whiteboard films, originally purchased for teaching purpose, could solve this problem. How I love the idea of repurposing an office supply to solve an everyday household problem!
這些貼士示範了思維轉變如何能夠帶來實用、創新的方案，應對日常家居問題。讓我們一起擁抱想像力的力量，尋找更多具創意的方法去解決生活中各種問題。祝你做家務愉快！
These tips highlight how a small shift in thinking can lead to practical and innovative solutions for daily household issues. Let’s embrace the power of imagination and find more inventive ways to address everyday problems. Happy home maintaining!
