4 Usefulness of Spoiled/Rotten Tomatoes: Don’t Be In A Hurry To Discard

Incredible usefulness of Spoiled/Rotten Tomatoes You Might Think of Throwing Away.

Most homemakers often rush to discard rotten, spoiled tomatoes without realizing they are throwing away a treasure trove. Take advantage of these incredibly useful benefits from tomatoes that seem like they can only be thrown away.

1. Grow Plants from Spoiled Tomatoes

First, carefully slice the rotten tomatoes into thin slices. Ensure that the seeds inside the tomatoes are not damaged.

Next, prepare a container or pot with loose soil, then lay the tomato slices flat on the soil, making sure they don’t overlap. After that, cover them with a thin layer of soil about 1-2 cm thick and lightly water the soil to keep it moist.

Place the pot or container in an area with plenty of sunlight and water regularly to keep the soil moist, but be careful not to over water as it may cause the plants to rot. After about 1-2 months, the tomato plants will begin to bloom and bear fruit. Once the tomatoes are ripe, you can harvest and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

2. Rotten Tomatoes can serve as Fertilizer:

Cut the spoiled tomatoes into small pieces. Then, place the cut tomatoes into a clean bottle, pour in rice water, and let it sit for 3-5 days. You will have a natural fertilizer that is excellent for your plants.

Rice water has long been known for its ability to nourish plants. After fermenting the rice water with tomatoes, its nutritional value will increase even more, helping your plants sprout and bloom beautifully.

3. Use Rotten Tomatoes to Deodorize the Refrigerator

Mash the rotten tomatoes (removing the spoiled part) into juice, then soak a cloth in the tomato juice and use it to clean the refrigerator. Not only does it remove stains, but it also leaves a pleasant tomato scent, making your refrigerator fresh and clean.

4. Use Rotten Tomatoes to Clean Metal Objects

The acetic acid in rotten tomatoes reacts with metal and can be used to clean metal objects. You can use spoiled tomatoes to clean household items such as knives, forks, faucets, etc. Apply the rotten tomato to the metal surface, leave it for about 10 minutes, then wipe it with a paper towel, rinse with water, and dry with a clean cloth.