Amish are private people whose lifestyle, traditions, and beliefs are guided by religion.

The simple life of discipline, dedication, and humility, and separation of the world may seem over the top to many people. However, Amish people live practically, and there is no doubt about it.

Interesting agricultural techniques and self-reliant economic practices provide the Amish with the luxury of living quite sustainably. We bring you eight interesting housekeeping hacks that everyone can learn from.

Traditional techniques can sometimes offer an entirely new perspective of a modern lifestyle.

Take a look at how the Amish get rid of unwanted insects from their homes.

With summer around the corner, this technique is probably among the most useful ones to stumble upon.

Did you know that several home remedies can help with keeping your home bug-free? Give dry herbs a try. Mix three tablespoons of citronella, lavender, peppermint, cloves, catnip, spearmint, and lemongrass.

Now add one cup of boiled water into the mix. Let it cool down, then remove the herbs with a strainer. There you have it: a perfect bug spray.

If you have problems with keeping pesky insects away from your plants, try the sugar trick.

That’s right. Pour one gallon of boiled water over half a cup of brown sugar. Wait until the sugar completely dissolves, and you’ve made yourself an insect-repellant spray for plants.

To get rid of cockroaches and ants, mix an equal amount of borax and white sugar.

Sprinkle the mixture all over infested areas. Just be aware that you have to keep your pets away from the hazardous mixture. Borax is toxic for animals.

For those who constantly fight against stubborn stains, the Amish can help with a simple solution.

Yes, plenty of us had to say goodbye to some of our favorite pieces of clothing just because a stain wouldn’t go away. Well, try this. Combine one teaspoon of salt with two cups of water. Boil the mixture, and then let it cool down.

Take a sponge, pick up some of the salt mixtures, and gently scrub the stained area. Don’t give up if you don’t get the perfect results the first time. Repeat the process a few times, and you’ll be impressed.

Believe it or not, the Amish also have a quick way to solve a problem with torn bedsheets.

It’s not a secret that bedsheets typically begin to tear in the middle, and it looks awful.

Take the fray bedsheet, cut it down the middle, and flip the middle pieces to the other side. This way, you’ve cut right through the hole.

The middle pieces will become the new edges, and the new middle parts are waiting for you to sew them. Voila.

Vinegar and baking soda can help you clean just about anything

Interestingly, the combination is a strong cleaner and disinfectant. Baking soda and vinegar can help you clean counters in no time.

Take one teaspoon of baking soda, and combine it with two cups of white vinegar. Don’t worry if the smell is not too pleasant. Add a few drops of any essential oil, and it will save the day.

Another vinegar hack: Did you know that you can make a miraculous floor cleaner at home?

Mix hot water with hot vinegar in the ratio of 4:1. You will not have to use any harsh chemicals on your floors ever again. Follow the same procedure when making a simple disinfectant spray.

Combine one cup of hot vinegar with one cup of water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Add in orange peels, and let everything cool down.

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