Oil's well that ends well: Aussie mum's genius trick to stop pots boiling over!

Cooking can be a therapeutic and rewarding experience; however, it's not without its frustrations.

One of the most common kitchen mishaps is dealing with pots that boil over, leaving a mess on your stove and interrupting the flow of your culinary creation.

Worry not, as an Aussie mum from Queensland has shared a 'genius' trick that promises to keep your pots in check and your stovetop clean.


Leanne Neiland, a nurse and mother of two, has become an online sensation known as ‘Home with Leanne’ on social media, where she shares her household tips and tricks.

In a recent video that captivated home cooks, Leanne revealed her simple yet effective method of cooking oil to prevent pots from boiling over.

The trick is straightforward—just add a small amount of cooking oil around the inside edge of the pot's rim. This creates a greasy barrier that the water seems reluctant to cross, thus preventing it from spilling over.


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Leanne Neiland shared a simple trick to stop pots from boiling over: add cooking oil to the rim. Credits: Instagram / @home.with.leanne


Leanne's video garnered over 40,000 views, with many viewers praising her for the ‘genius’ and ‘clever’ oil trick.

Followers eager to try it out for themselves have commented, with one saying, ‘I did not know that! I will be doing it from now on.’

Another added, ‘Love the oil hack. I’m trying this tonight.’

‘The oil on pot rim sounds great!’ chimed a third.


However, Leanne's wisdom doesn't stop there.

She also shared other kitchen tips in her video, such as covering the drain in the sink with foil to ‘catch pan juices’, which can be a game-changer when it comes to keeping your sink clean.

Additionally, she suggested writing the date on the bottom of your jars to keep track of when they were opened, helping to reduce waste and ensure food safety.


Meanwhile, professional organiser Anita Birges contributed her expertise, offering a range of solutions for mould removal and prevention.

From using a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water for cleaning items to creating a preventative spray with clove oil, tea tree oil, and white vinegar, Anita's advice is invaluable for maintaining a mould-free home.

Anita also provided specific tips for different items around the house. For soft toys, she recommends washing them with tea tree oil and letting them dry in the sun before a tumble in the dryer.

Plastic toys can go in the dishwasher with an antibacterial spray, while for walls, she raves about the 30 Seconds Mould Off spray from Bunnings—with a caution to protect your floors and ventilate the area.

For those with mouldy books or photo albums, Anita's solution is to vacuum the pages and gently clean them with a mix of peroxide and water.


While innovative cooking tricks can make meal preparation easier, cleaning up afterwards can often present its own set of challenges.

Just as an Aussie mum's genius tip to prevent pots from boiling over has caught the attention of many, there's another simple yet effective kitchen trick that's making waves.

In a similar vein, discover how a common kitchen condiment transformed one man's burnt pot into a sparkling clean vessel.
Key Takeaways
  • Queensland mum Leanne Neiland shared a simple trick to prevent pots from boiling over by adding cooking oil to the rim.
  • The video with kitchen tips gained over 40,000 views with many praising the ‘genius’ and ‘clever’ oil trick.
  • Professional organiser Anita Birges also provided advice on how to remove and prevent mould with homemade solutions and cleaning techniques.
  • Birges' tips included using clove and tea tree oil sprays as mould preventatives and specialised sprays for moulds on walls.
Did you know about these kitchen and cleaning tricks? Have you got any kitchen tips or home remedies of your own? Share your experiences and tips in the comments below.
 
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Another Kitchen hint. I always save the water after cooking the vegetables. Either use it to add to white sauce, gravy, if making a meal for family, cooking rice or other grains, and adding to soup, now soup season is here.
 
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Another Kitchen hint. I always save the water after cooking the vegetables. Either use it to add to white sauce, gravy, if making a meal for family, cooking rice or other grains, and adding to soup, now soup season is here.
Who in their right mind would ever throw out vegetable water🙀naughty naughty naughty🤣
 
I use my pressure cooker a lot a for cooking lamb shanks, silverside and tougher cuts of meat. Keep the stock liquid and use at as a soup base. Time of year for lots of soup and we grow a lot of our own produce..😁
 
Thanks for these tips. I never knew either of my great grandmothers, & I only knew one grandmother who died when I was 12, so most of these tips are appreciated by me; especially since my mum used all the latest cleaning solutions when they began coming out in the 1960s & later. She always disliked the ordinary cleansing agents as, according to her, 'they never did the job properly'. So I grew up relying on chemicals for cleaning our house. Cooking tips mum referred to as 'old wives tales' & ignored them most of the time.
 

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