Nifty Trick

[Jace]

You don't have to cry over chopped onions anymore.

Now, before slicing or chopping onions, just light a candle nearby.

The heat from the flame, burns off some of the noxious vapors,
which can cause your eyes to run.

Anyone have any nifty Trick(s) to share?

 

[Lee]

The candle trick, yes, That will work. Also if I wear my contact lenses while chopping that works too.

 

[hollydolly]

I run my wrists under cold water before peeling onions.. it stops my eyes stinging 90 % of the time...

My friend wears swimming goggles, she swears it works...

 

[Liberty]

Just breathe through your mouth while chopping onions.

 

[Lee]

Anyone tried the matchstick trick? After it has been lit and blown out. Something about the sulfur stops the tears. I have not tried it myself.

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[Llynn]

Anyone tried the matchstick trick? After it has been lit and blown out. Something about the sulfur stops the tears. I have not tried it myself.

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I remember back in the early 50's a match with high sulfur content was marketed for bathroom use.

 

[Mizmo]

Easier still is to put onion in the fridge just long enough to let it get cold ...no tearsi